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Sam Fender wins Mercury prize: β€˜Geordie Springsteen’ is voice of a UK ravaged by industrial decline Fender grew up in a disintegrating family in a disintegrating former industrial region, and has written about collective suffering with great skill and passion.

Sam Fender wins Mercury prize: β€˜Geordie Springsteen’ is voice of a UK ravaged by industrial decline πŸ­πŸŽΈπŸŽ™

@liverpooluni.bsky.social's Dr Mike Jones, Reader in Music Industry writes for @theconversation.com

Read the full story πŸ‘‰

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17.10.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England and Wales for the first time, in line with Scotland.

Early results for lenacapavir suggest it may lead to an annual HIV prevention jab.

Read more πŸ‘‰

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/01/u...

17.10.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC reporters recently visited @liverpooluni.bsky.social researchers to discuss their ongoing work on emerging infections after a rare, imported case of West Nile virus was diagnosed in a UK resident. 🦟

@thepandemicinst.bsky.social

Read the full story πŸ‘‰

www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...

17.10.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What makes a big night out buzz? πŸ₯³

Audiences at this year’s British Science Festival got the chance to find out, thanks to @liverpooluni.bsky.social Pharmacology and Therapeutics researchers βš›οΈ

@britsciassoc.bsky.social

www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...

16.10.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recently, visitors to the British Science Festival 2025 in Liverpool were invited to @thebluecoat.bsky.social where they could step into the future of medicine at the AI Puzzle Lab with @liverpooluni.bsky.social πŸ€–

@britsciassoc.bsky.social

www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...

15.10.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Sunday 14 September, at the British Science Festival attendees at the Museum of Liverpool were treated to a glimpse of the present and future of Chemistry with the @liverpooluni.bsky.social’s Robo-Chemist.

@britsciassoc.bsky.social

www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...

14.10.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@liverpooluni.bsky.social’s sector-leading work supporting diverse research outputs showcased at Hidden REF Festival
opened by @nataliejessic10.bsky.social highlighting Liverpool’s innovative approach approach πŸ’‘

www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...

14.10.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Characterizing Rocky Intertidal Biodiversity Using Environmental DNA Metabarcoding From Local to National Scales We assess the resolution of eDNA metabarcoding for detecting rocky intertidal taxa across three spatial scalesβ€”national, regional, and local. Distinct eDNA signals were observed at each scale, with c...

Groundbreaking work on the use of eDNA for characterizing intertidal biodiversity, comparing it to my MarClim time-series from @dinathebiologist.bsky.social, myself, Tom Webb, Helen Hipperson, and Matt Spencer @thembauk.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

13.10.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As the UK plans to introduce digital IDs, what can it learn from pioneer Estonia? - University of Liverpool News As the UK plans to introduce digital IDs, what can it learn from pioneer Estonia?

As the UK plans to introduce digital IDs, what can it learn from pioneer Estonia?

#LivUni's Dr Alex Hardy tells us about the politics of digitalisation in his latest article written for @theconversation.com

πŸ‘‰ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/08/a...

14.10.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At #LivUni, the AI for Life frontier brings together computer scientists, engineers, health researchers and social scientists to develop AI that works for societies to tackle real-world problems.

Discover more in our latest podcast on THE Connect

πŸ‘‰ www.timeshighereducation.com/content/conn...

13.10.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're proud to announce the opening of our new School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offering the most comprehensive suite of clinical programmes within the Russell Group! πŸ‘

Read more here▢️https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/02/new-school-of-pharmacy-and-pharmaceutical-sciences-launched/

02.10.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re celebrating breaking into the global top 150 and rising 17 places in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, now ranked 143rd - our highest-ever position! πŸ†

What a year for us - we’re so proud of you #TeamLivUni πŸ’™

Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/09/u...

09.10.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Β£2.4m award to develop treatment for progressive eye condition - University of Liverpool News Β£2.4m award to develop treatment for progressive eye condition

Researchers at the @liverpooluni.bsky.social have secured more than Β£2.4 million to advance the development of a treatment for a progressive eye condition that causes the cornea to become misshapen, leading to significant vision impairment or blindness.

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/06/2...

10.10.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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University breaks into global top 150 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings - University of Liverpool News University breaks into global top 150 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings

@liverpooluni.bsky.social has risen 17 places to 143rd in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings @timeshighered.bsky.social πŸŽ“

We now place 17th among UK universities in this year’s list, building on an eight-place rise last year πŸ“ˆ

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/09/u...

09.10.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI in research - with Springer Nature Join us for an exciting session led by Springer Nature on how AI has transformed academic writing and publishing.

πŸ“’ How is AI transforming academic writing & publishing?

Join @springernature.com online to explore publisher perspectives on AI in research, writing & peer review. Open to @liverpooluni.bsky.social staff & students

πŸ“… Wed 15 Oct, 9–10am (BST)
πŸ”— shorturl.at/5zS3F

#AcademicPublishing #AI #Research

09.10.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Early career researcher receives five-year Wellcome Award for adenovirus research - University of Liverpool News Early career researcher receives five-year Wellcome Award for adenovirus research

@liverpooluni.bsky.social's Dr Joshua Gardner @livuni-ismib.bsky.social awarded a prestigious five-year @wellcometrust.bsky.social Early-Career Award Β£713,000, for his research into how prior exposure to viruses can affect vaccine safety and performance.

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/03/e...

09.10.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ancient teeth provide new insight into the lives of the world’s first farming villagersβ€― - University of Liverpool News Ancient teeth provide new insight into the lives of the world’s first farming villagers

New research reveals how the world’s first farming villagers lived, moved & built communities.

🦷Analysis of 71 Neolithic teeth reveals that once villages formed, most people stayed local, but women were more likely to move between communities.

Discover moreπŸ‘‰ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/07/a...

08.10.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was wonderful opening up the 2025 Hidden REF Festival this morning, talking about the work we are doing at Liverpool to support diverse research outputsπŸ’‘. Thank you to the Hidden REF team for the invitation #REF
@hiddenref.bsky.social
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
@livuniresearch.bsky.social

07.10.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI in research - with Springer Nature Join us for an exciting session led by Springer Nature on how AI has transformed academic writing and publishing.

πŸ“’ How is AI transforming academic writing & publishing?

Join our online session with Springer Nature to explore publisher perspectives on AI in research, writing & peer review. Open to all UoL staff & students.

πŸ“… Wed 15 Oct, 9–10am (BST)
πŸ”— shorturl.at/5zS3F

#AcademicPublishing #AI #Research

25.09.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New insights into how pathogens build protein machinery for survival in the gut - University of Liverpool News New insights into how pathogens build protein machinery for survival in the gut

Researchers at @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social revealed how pathogenic bacteria construct tiny protein-based compartments, known as Eut microcompartments, which enable them to digest ethanolamine – a nutrient commonly found in the gut 🧫

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/01/n...

03.10.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS | Hospital robots, AI-guided sleep support and a mobile hair salon are among a selection of innovative business ideas chosen to receive investment from a unique new Liverpool City Region programme ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/04/i...

@lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @livunichil.bsky.social

04.09.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman cooks over a smoky stove. Text overlaid reads, 'News: Study reveals extreme air pollution in African schools'

A woman cooks over a smoky stove. Text overlaid reads, 'News: Study reveals extreme air pollution in African schools'

NEWS | A large-scale study across schools in Rwanda and Kenya has found dangerously high levels of air pollution from biomass-fuelled cooking, raising serious health concerns for millions of children and staff across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Read more here ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/09/s...

09.09.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS I Scientists at @liverpooluni.bsky.social have developed a new low-cost blood test that could make it easier to detect #Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage. Read all about it ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/01/l...

@livunihls.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social

01.10.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t miss the @livuniheseltine.bsky.social annual lecture β€” exploring the role of football in Liverpool’s economy and culture ⚽

Book your place below πŸ‘‡

01.10.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WATCH | Discover Lightbulb Moments at Tate Hall, @victoriagallery.bsky.social πŸ’‘

A free exhibition with 150 objects from the University’s collection and the National Archives, exploring how curiosity sparks creativity. Curator Steve Slack explains more…

#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn

02.10.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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New School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences launched - University of Liverpool News New School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences launched

@liverpooluni.bsky.social has opened a new School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, meaning it will deliver the most comprehensive suite of clinical programmes within the Russell Group.

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/02/n...

02.10.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Understanding structured medication reviews delivered by clinical pharmacists in primary care in England: a national cross-sectional survey @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livhp.bsky.social bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/9...

02.10.2025 05:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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University to join national policy debate at Labour Party Conference - University of Liverpool News University to join national policy debate at Labour Party Conference

Researchers and senior leaders from @liverpooluni.bsky.social are hosting and contributing to a number of policy-aligned events at this year’s Labour party conference, taking place in the city from 28 September – 1 October.

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/25/u...

01.10.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic domains and impact on antithrombotic treatment, integrated care and clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation: results from a prospective European registry Cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic (CKM) conditions frequently coexist with atrial fibrillation (AF), but their impact in AF population remains poo…

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic domains and impact on antithrombotic treatment, integrated care and clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation: results from a prospective European registry #Afib @livhp.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

01.10.2025 05:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marks the start of Black History Month, and we're proud once again to join the celebration of Black history, arts and culture. πŸ’™

There's many events in Liverpool taking place that you can get involved with! Find what's on here πŸ‘‰ www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/equali...

01.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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