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Professor Katie Atkinson joins EC board to advise on AI in the judiciary
1 May
Professor Katie Atkinson, Dean of the University’s School of Electrical Engineering Electronics and Computer Science and an expert in the development of artificial intelligence for the legal sector, has been appointed to the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board (AIAB) for the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ). Professor Atkinson is one of five members […]
Liverpool’s WoWFest begins
Liverpool’s longest running annual literary festival WoWFEST starts today, Wednesday 1 May. On until Friday 31 April, WoWFEST: FAHRENHEIT 2024 takes its name from Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 and this year, the University of Liverpool is proud to host a selection of festival events. Described by novelist Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting) as “the best […]
University podcast highlights leading research in children’s rights
30 April
Protecting children is something that every society should work towards. The latest episode of ‘Original Ideas’ explores how researchers at Liverpool are undertaking vital work to safeguard children’s rights globally. In this fourth episode, Professor Helen Stalford, a leading expert on European Children’s Rights, reveals how she has overcome substantial challenges in her research to […]
University leads new £8.2M medicines development fellowship programme
The University of Liverpool is to lead an exciting new MRC-funded medicines career development partnership with Queen Mary University London, the University of Glasgow, the University of Manchester, and a number of industry partners. The Medical Research Council (MRC) Medicines Development Fellowship Programme will strengthen interactions between academia and industry to deliver world-class medicines development. […]
Everything you need to know about Semester 2 exams and assessments
29 April
The Semester 2 exam and assessment period is fast approaching – we’ve brought everything you need to know, from how to access your timetable to revision tips and wellbeing support, into one place. Exam and assessment timetable Your timetable for the Semester Two exam and assessment period is now available to view on the Exam […]
Books of the month: April 2024
25 April
‘Books of the month’ spotlights recent releases authored by University of Liverpool staff. If you’d like your new or recent (2023 or 2024) publication to be featured, please email the details to the Research Communications Team at rescomms@liverpool.ac.uk. The University of Liverpool Library has curated a reading list for Book of the Month which is […]
University and UK Shipping Concierge host Hong Kong maritime event
24 April
The University of Liverpool and the UK Shipping Concierge hosted an event for maritime leaders at the British Consulate in Hong Kong this month (19 April 2024). The Maritime Breakfast Exchange provided an opportunity for Hong Kong and UK maritime leaders to exchange views and identify collaborative opportunities. Professor Julia Balogun, Dean of the University […]
New spin-out set to reshape advanced manufacturing
23 April
The University of Liverpool has launched a new spin-out company, Atomik AM, that heralds a unique approach for manufacturing businesses. Atomik brings together cutting-edge chemistry and solutions-focused engineering expertise, to enable manufacturers to reduce cost, waste and adverse social impact. Kate Black, company founder, Chief Operating Officer and Professor of Manufacturing at the University’s School […]
University’s Professor Saye Khoo receives MBE
The University of Liverpool’s Professor Saye Khoo has received his MBE after being recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours list for services to Infectious Diseases and Pharmacology. The Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics collected his award from the Princess Royal at a ceremony in the Grand Reception Room at Windsor Castle on Wednesday 17th […]
University awarded £1.3m Fleming Fund
19 April
The University of Liverpool has been awarded £1.3m funding to support the UK Government’s Fleming Fund Fellowship Programme. The funding will support mentorship and a programme of tailored professional development for practitioners and influencers who are engaged in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in Fleming Fund partner countries. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)’s […]
Study finds young adults take longer to find work than preceding generation
17 April
The proportion of UK graduates who found work straight out of university fell by nearly 30% between those born in the late 70s to those a decade younger, according to a new study involving the University of Liverpool. Additionally, people born in the late 1980s who did not attend university were almost twice as likely […]
New research highlights ageing dog healthcare needs
15 April
New research from the University of Liverpool, funded by BSAVA PetSavers, shows that dog owners think many important changes in their older pets are ‘just old age’, when actually they are signs of serious health problems. The researchers surveyed more than 600 dog owners and more than 300 veterinary professionals across the UK. Dog owners […]
Liverpool ChiroChem CEO awarded Potts Medal
12 April
Dr Paul Colbon, CEO and co-founder of the chemical technology company, Liverpool Chirochem Ltd (LCC), is the recipient of this year’s Potts Medal. Established in 1933, the Potts Medal recognises outstanding contributions to Chemistry with the winner chosen by members of the University’s student Chemistry society, ChemSoc. Paul was presented with his medal at a […]
University hosts UK-Ukraine twinning showcase and networking event
11 April
The University hosted the UK – Ukraine twinning showcase and networking event which brought together delegates from the UK and Ukraine to share experiences and identify opportunites to foster new links and collaborative partnerships. The event, which coincided with the two-year anniversary of the Liverpool-Sumy State partnership, was held both in-person and online and brought […]
Double award success for inclusive MedTech design project
5 April
An innovative design project involving researchers from the University’s School of Engineering scooped two prizes at The Engineer UK awards. Elevex, previously called the SMART Suit, won the Healthcare & Medical category and the overall Grand Prix at The Engineer’s Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Awards which celebrate the UK’s depth of engineering and design talent […]
Major funding extension to advance revolutionary long-acting therapeutic technologies
3 April
Unitaid has awarded more than £6M of new funding to a University of Liverpool-led project aiming to improve the long-acting therapeutics available to treat or prevent tuberculosis, malaria and hepatitis C. The LONGEVITY project started in 2020 and has already accomplished preclinical proof of concept for long-acting medications for tuberculosis, and for hepatitis C virus […]
University to lead £125M world-first diffraction and imaging electron microscopy facility to drive UK science breakthroughs
27 March
The University of Liverpool will lead a new £125 million national research facility to drive forward scientific discoveries and technological advances in areas such as sustainable energy, advanced materials, quantum technologies, and personalised medicine. Supported by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure Fund, the facility known as RUEDI (Relativistic Ultrafast Electron Diffraction and Imaging) […]
Two years of the Twin for Hope partnership
22 March
The 29th March 2024 marks two years since we entered an international partnership with Sumy State University, Ukraine. The twinning partnership was established to share resources, learning and ideas at a challenging time for Ukraine. The Initiative is coordinated by Cormack Consultancy Group with the support of Universities UK International, the President’s Fund of Ukraine […]
KTP develops new platform to support SMEs’ mental health and wellbeing
21 March
The University of Liverpool has worked with Business Doctors to develop an innovative new platform to support the mental health and wellbeing of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs’) and build resilience and confidence amongst the business-owning community. Academics from the University’s Department of Computer Science worked with Business Doctors to develop ‘Thrive Hive’, a […]
Becoming an Expert: Improving drug safety testing approaches
Hannah Coghlan is a third year PhD student based in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. In 2023, she undertook a Professional Internship for PhD Students with NC3Rs. Taking my research interests out of the lab My PhD research focuses on the mechanisms used by cells, particularly those in the liver, to protect themselves from […]