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What’s on this October: events you won’t dare to miss

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There’s nothing quite like autumn on campus 😍🍁🍂 There’s nothing quite like autumn on campus 😍🍁🍂
Forget vampires and ghosts. This Halloween, take i Forget vampires and ghosts. This Halloween, take inspiration from the true icons of Liverpool student life 🎃
Have you spotted the River of Light installations Have you spotted the River of Light installations around Liverpool? ✨🎆

The city has been lit up once again with a series of incredible artworks for this year’s festival, bringing a little extra colour to the darker evenings. 💙

On until 1 November, it’s completely free to explore and a lovely way to spend an evening in the city! Have you visited it yet? 🙌

Photo credits: @geoffdrake_images
The clocks have gone back, and the evenings are ge The clocks have gone back, and the evenings are getting a little darker! 🕰️

As we settle into the new season, here’s your little reminder to take care of yourself too.

✨ Get outside and make the most of the daylight when you can!
✨ Keep a routine that works for you, including regular meals and sleep!
✨ Make time for the things you enjoy and the people who make you feel good!
✨ Be kind to yourself if you’re feeling a little slower settling back into the darker days!

Take care of yourselves #TeamLivUni 💙
Textures of University of Liverpool 🧱✨   A closer Textures of University of Liverpool 🧱✨
 
A closer look at some of the details that make our campus what it is.
“Everything I am today is because of my upbringing “Everything I am today is because of my upbringing in Liverpool.” 💙 

From Liverpool to Bengaluru, @liverpoolfc legend @rob9fowler knows first-hand how the values of this city can shape who you become.

Robbie is an English football coach and former professional striker famously nicknamed “God” by LFC fans. Off the pitch, he is a successful property investor, author, charity supporter and a Liverpool alum after completing his League Managers Association postgraduate diploma. 

Last week at the official opening of our @livunibengaluru campus Robbie shared what being a part of Liverpool means to him and his message for the founding class as they start their studies.🥰
Uni life can come with a lot to navigate and somet Uni life can come with a lot to navigate and sometimes you might need a little extra support. 💙

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, worried about money, struggling with your studies or just not sure where to turn, there are people at Liverpool who can help.

Swipe through to find out where to go for support, advice and a friendly helping hand. And remember, you don’t need to have all the answers or know exactly what support you need before reaching out.

📍 You can find Student Services in the Student Life Building on University Square, call 0151 795 1000 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) or visit the link in our bio to explore your options. 💙
Your next adventure could be just around the corne Your next adventure could be just around the corner! 🌍✈️💙
 
Global Opportunities Week is less than a week away! From 27 October - 3 November, discover opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad as part of your Liverpool degree.
 
Not sure what to expect from studying abroad? Hear from our #ClassOf2026 graduate Becca about her experience, then come along to the Global Opportunities Fair next Tuesday to find out what’s possible!
 
📍 Global Opportunities Fair: Tuesday 27 October | 10am–4pm | Mountford Hall
Your safety matters 💙📱 Whether you’re heading to Your safety matters 💙📱

Whether you’re heading to a lecture, spending time on campus or making your way home, it’s good to know support is there if you need it.

Our free SafeZone app connects you to the University of Liverpool’s Campus Support Services 24/7 while you’re on campus.

Here’s how it can help:
🔴 Emergency – request immediate assistance.
🟢 First Aid – get help if you need medical attention.
🔵 Control Room – ask for non-urgent assistance or advice.
🟡 Wellbeing Assistance – access health and wellbeing resources, plus live tracking of the 699 bus route.

When you open the app and request help, your location is automatically shared with the Campus Support control room, helping them get the right assistance to you as quickly as possible.

📲 Haven’t downloaded it yet? SafeZone is free to download for iOS and Android. Find out more about the app and keeping safe on campus in the link in our bio.
From Anfield to Alembic City! ❤️  Yesterday, we w From Anfield to Alembic City! ❤️ 

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome LFC legend Robbie Fowler to the official opening of our Bengaluru campus. 

Robbie joined students, faculty and guests to celebrate the beginning of this exciting new chapter, bringing a little touch of Liverpool spirit to Karnataka!
“As a university community we are firmly committed “As a university community we are firmly committed to the places we call home” 💙

Today has been a landmark day for the University as we OFFICIALLY opened our new campus in Bengaluru, India!

At a special event hosted at our new campus, we were delighted to be joined by Hon’ble Shri M.B Patil, Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Robbie Fowler, @liverpoolfc legend, Harshbir Sangha MBE, British Deputy Commissioner to Karnataka, Alison Barrett MBE, Director, British Council India, as well as senior representatives from government, business, education, research and culture and students and staff from @livunibengaluru 

🔗 Read the full story via the link in our bio
Today marks a very special chapter in our story 💙 Today marks a very special chapter in our story 💙

The doors for our campus in Bengaluru, India have officially opened. 

@livunibengaluru provides a new gateway between continents. A place to bring together ideas, people and partnerships and we are so excited to welcome our new students, colleagues and friends at Bengaluru into our #TeamLivUni community. 

Liverpool x Bengaluru
Autumn is the perfect time to get cosy and get los Autumn is the perfect time to get cosy and get lost in a good book. ☕️📖 

We’ve asked some of our Liverpool Literary Festival 2026 authors to share their ultimate autumn comfort reads.

Liverpool Literary Festival takes place this weekend, 16-18 October. Tickets are still available via the link in our bio. 🎟️

#LivLitFest #Book #BookGram #Read #Liverpool
Liverpool has so much to offer outside of a night Liverpool has so much to offer outside of a night out 💙 

Whether it’s a pottery painting date, a wander around Sefton Park or a cosy night in with your housemates, there are so many wholesome ways to spend your time in Liverpool.

Save this one for your next wholesome day out in Liverpool ☁️✨ 

#Liverpool #ThingsToDoLiverpool #UniStudent #Student
Could you describe a book in three words? 📚   We c Could you describe a book in three words? 📚
 
We challenged some of our Liverpool Literary Festival 2026 authors to sum up their books in just a few words.
 
From 16-18 October, the festival will bring together authors and readers for a fascinating weekend of discussions, readings and debates. 

🎟️ Tickets available via the link in our bio.
#LivLitFest
Our final Autumn Open Day is almost here! 🍂 Join Our final Autumn Open Day is almost here! 🍂

Join us this Saturday 10 October to explore campus, meet our academics and students, and get a feel for what life at Liverpool could be like.

If you’re thinking about joining us, this is your last chance to visit us this autumn 👋💙

Book your place via the link in our bio. 🔗
🥤Can diet soft drinks work as well as water for we 🥤Can diet soft drinks work as well as water for weight management?
 
Researchers at @livuni have conducted one of the longest and most comprehensive trials of its kind.
 
They found that low- or no-calorie soft drinks performed as well as water for weight loss and long-term weight maintenance.💧
 
The study adds important long-term evidence to the debate around non-sugar sweeteners and suggests that, for people trying to manage their weight, diet soft drinks may offer an effective alternative to sugary drinks.
 
🔗 Read more via the link in our bio.
From looking at Liverpool on a screen… to actually From looking at Liverpool on a screen… to actually being here 💙

Join us for our Open Day on 10 October and get a feel for campus, student life and what studying here could really be like.

Meet teaching staff, chat to current students, explore accommodation and take a look around some of the places that could become part of your everyday life!

We’ll see you on campus then! 👋

Book your place now via the link in our bio 🔗
Find your people ✨ Societies are a great way to m Find your people ✨

Societies are a great way to make the most of your time at Liverpool. 

Try something new. Meet like-minded people. Explore your interests. 💙
Which is the real University of Liverpool blue? 💙 Which is the real University of Liverpool blue? 💙

Only one is the official shade. Take a guess in the comments!
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