@livunihss.bsky.social
News from the Humanities & Social Sciences Faculty at the University of Liverpool. Monitored 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-and-social-sciences/
Dr Ceren Kabukcu
Identity and belonging as an ECR: Dr Ceren Kabukcu, archaeobotanical scientist and HSS ECR Network Chair, explores what it means to be an ECR in HE today, and what the plant world could teach us about thriving in challenging environments www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
04.03.2026 10:02 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
What role do universities play in contributing to socially just cities?
Join us and guest speaker Dr Stephanie Butcher for this on-campus event on 26 March to explore the challenges and responsibilities of the university to the city in which it is embedded.
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A host of golden daffodils.
Spring is definitely doing its thing out in the Square today. There's even some (whisper it) sunshine.
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Our researchers alongside the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have developed the worldβs largest open-source database of canine and feline tumours, with over one million records, to improve understanding of cancer risk in pets. πΆπ±
Read more: βΆοΈ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/03/02/r...
For anyone at
@liverpooluni.bsky.social, registration is now open for our 2nd Anticolonial Education Working Group (AEWG) event of 2026: 'Understanding the role of UoL in a socially just city'
School of Law & Social Justice Event space
26/03/26, 10:00 to 13:00
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...
In our latest 'books of the month' review, we feature Faculty colleagues' publications on football fandoms & revolving-door club ownership, plus how to develop creative skills for entrepreneurs.
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This week, the @cfpjustice.bsky.social 'Candour & Community' exhibition, which tells the story of shocking institutional cover-ups, can be found at the Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr Tydfil. Learn more about this important display here ‡οΈ
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What does the @greenparty.org.uk's historic win in Gorton and Denton mean for the old two-party way of doing politics? Professor @jontonge.bsky.social looks at the implications π±
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Beyond monuments and memorials: colleagues from @heritageinstitute.bsky.social visited Delhi to join Indian academic and military historians to advance new research frameworks for the study and stewardship of Indiaβs military cultural heritage. Read about their plans here:
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π£οΈIn My Own Words
Our new, occasional series of podcasts giving political leaders the chance to speak candidly about what shapes their politics and how they lead.
First up: Jon Burrows, the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
βΆοΈ youtu.be/y5qbk8BmkGA
#IrishStudies
Take part in a study exploring the wellbeing benefits of adopting a small furry pet. Not strictly our Faculty, but we make exceptions for little guys. πΉ
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Sunrise over Abercromby Square. Unless someone in the Management School has burnt their toast.
*Portentous tone* Behold the light of learning shines over the South Campus!
TBH we're just glad it's not pitch dark when we get in anymore. π
π’ Next week is Open Research Week 2026! Mon 2 - Fri 6 March.
A free series of events exploring new, developing & current practices in #OpenResearch.
UoL is proud to help lead this national event @liverpooluni.bsky.social ππ¬
π Register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/open-researc...
A photo of Preston Bus Station
π Over the weekend, we happened to pass the Brutalist icon that is Preston Bus Station, which brought to mind the work of @christina-c20.bsky.social & @barnabascalder.bsky.social that saved it from destruction. Find out how in this podcast from our archives: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Weβre proud to share that the University of Liverpool has climbed to 17th place in the UK in the latest Graduate Market in 2026 report by High Fliers Research Limited - our highest-ever ranking! π
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British service personnel in protective hoods and goggles prior to a nuclear test.
Learn about the experiences of British nuclear test veterans, and discover the link between architecture and energy at the first of this year's @heritageinstitute.bsky.social seminar series, coming up on 2 March www.eventbrite.com/e/the-herita...
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Dr Nico Brando
Leadership and the ECR: Dr Nico Brando @nicobrando.bsky.social, from the Faculty's ECR Network, looks at the advantages of developing a leadership-focussed role to your career and shares his practical tips for growing your influence
www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
Wishing a happy and prosperous New Year to all our students, staff and alumni celebrating, whether youβre enjoying Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, Losar, Seollal, TαΊΏt NguyΓͺn ΓΓ‘n, Tsagaan Sar or another festival! π
17.02.2026 09:44 β π 15 π 8 π¬ 0 π 0
Sustainability Week 23rd-27th February
Next week is Sustainability Week here at the Uni, with loads of activities from building tours to Dragons' Den challenges to get involved with. Read all about it below, and follow @livunisustain.bsky.social for the latest news and events.
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/16/s...
Fantastic news for the @uolmanschool.bsky.social! Our full-time MBA has been ranked in the global top 100 in the 2026 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, placing 12th in the UK and among the top 35 in Europe! ππ
Read more βΆοΈ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/16/m...
Big achievement for Liverpoolβs MBA π
Ranked global top 100 in the 2026 Financial Times MBA rankings, and 12th in the UK.
Our MBA continues to deliver real career impact for future leaders.
Read full news story here β‘οΈ: shorturl.at/SXfvv
Photo Credit: Chester Zoo
Exciting news! We've launched a new MSc in Wildlife Health and Conservation, offering students the opportunity to develop the specialist skills needed to protect wildlife populations and support global biodiversity in collaboration with Chester Zoo! π¦
Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/13/n...
From today until Wednesday, the @cfpjustice.bsky.social 'Candour & Community' exhibition, which tells the story of shocking institutional cover-ups, can be found at @sheffielduni.bsky.social's Wave Centre. Learn more about this important display here news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/02/c...
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A small crop of snowdrops against a brick wall.
Important snowdrop update from Abercromby Square.
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You can read more on how we're celebrating Catalan language, music and culture this year here:
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πΈ Helping the University celebrate 100 years of Catalan Studies, we're thrilled to announce this upcoming gig from The Tyets, one of the most popular Catalan bands around. See them at the Cavern Live Music Lounge on 10 March.
12.02.2026 10:08 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Liverpool School of Architecture researchers have won Best Paper award 2025 from Frontiers of Architectural Research journal for βUrban geometry as a climate adaptation strategy for enhancing outdoor thermal comfort in a hot desert climateβ @livunihss.bsky.social ππ₯³
Read more π
tinyurl.com/w5dchua5
πHeathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy
I've come home now
With an extra 10% off if you sign up for my newsletter
We are thrilled to be able to introduce our team of PGR Wellbeing Ambassadors for 2026!
Say hello to Alexandra, Ganapathy, Naeema, Phuong and Yuanhui!
PGRs can contact any of the Ambassadors in confidence for advice, guidance or simply a chat!
www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
Please, join us in person or online this coming Wednesday 2-3pm to hear about German memorial culture/monumentalisation by our great scholar Prof Saunders (German Studies @livunihss.bsky.social)
In person & online, reg here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bfcbac...
#MaterialWorldsNetworkLiv
