Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL

Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL

@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/

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The ten worst mothers in literature – according to our experts From serious villains to children’s book baddies, these literary mothers subvert every maternal instinct.

💐 Don't buy those flowers just yet! Nicely in time for Mother's Day, take a look at some of the worst mums in literature, as chosen by a list of experts, including @livunienglish.bsky.social's Faye Lynch

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Many congratulations, Beatriz, recipient of a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize @leverhulme.ac.uk! Looks like a fabulous evening.

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Public consultation to launch on Liverpool’s Paddington Village South masterplan - University of Liverpool News Public consultation to launch on Liverpool’s Paddington Village South masterplan

A public consultation has opened to collect your views on plans for Paddington Village South, one of the city’s most significant future innovation and public realm developments:

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University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship in Irish Studies | Study | University of Liverpool Learn about our University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship in Irish Studies.

This year we are really pleased to be able to offer a new humanitarian scholarship at @liverpooluni.bsky.social, the Humanitarian Scholarship in Irish Studies, which offers tuition fees and maintenance support to a Palestinian student on the MRes in Irish Studies. www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

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Newsletter March 2025 Welcome to the third issue of the Heritage Institute newsletter. We have lots of exciting news, events, and updates to share with you.

From Indian military history to new perspectives on Chinese heritage, catch up with all the news, events and publications from @heritageinstitute.bsky.social in their latest newsletter, online here:

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Are you coming to our #Postgraduate Open Event tomorrow? Follow Grady’s steps to make the most it 🧸 (check comments).

Our student ambassadors will be there to help you, so look out for our hoodies!

If you haven’t registered yet, you can sign up now ⬇️
shorturl.at/Dqai5

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Candour & Communities This exhibition marks the passage through parliament of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2026 (commonly referred to as Hillsborough Law).

Explore the @cfpjustice.bsky.social 'Candour & Community' exhibition, which tells the story of shocking institutional cover-ups, on campus at the @livunilawsj.bsky.social atrium space. Learn about this important display here:

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University record label scores a hit with 1 million streams - University of Liverpool News University record label scores a hit with 1 million streams

🎧 Did you know? The University has it's own record label, managed and run entirely by students.

🎸 Learn about Merciful Sound and its hit-making artists here:

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TOMORROW
@livancworlds.bsky.social
@livunihss.bsky.social
@liverpooluni.bsky.social

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If you’ve been watching the BBC’s Small Prophets, you may have heard about The Birds of America by John James Audubon. Only 120 copies exist today, with one at Liverpool Central Library. We hold the largest group of original Audubon artworks outside North America!

➡️ https://orlo.uk/QDEKj

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tele sync launch event at Kapsule, Liverpool ⟋ RA Tickets March 26th we celebrate the unveiling of 'tele sync' - a collection of interactive digital portals placed across the city to connect people directly to ...

Hey music lovers! On 26 March, join @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social and partners at Invisible Wind Factory for the launch of of 'tele sync' - a collection of interactive digital portals placed across the city to connect people directly to venues.

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Celebrating a century of the University of Liverpool Women’s Club - University of Liverpool News Celebrating a century of the University of Liverpool Women’s Club

Celebrating 100 years of the University's Women's Club, read up on this longstanding, supportive network here:

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We are delighted to announce that the keynote speech at the upcoming Lessons From the Past conference (23rd - 24th March 2026), will be a free and publicly accessible talk!

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University unveils new look Repository for housing world-class research - University of Liverpool News University unveils new look Repository for housing world-class research

🔎 Exciting news as the Uni unveils its new-look research repository, where academics can share their work and anyone can access it for free! Great for professional or amateur researchers alike. Learn more and start exploring here news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/03/04/u...

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Would you like to become an #FinanceResearcher like Lin Luo? Join our next webinar on Thu 19 Mar (12pm UK time) to find out more about our #AccountingAndFinancePhD programme and the opportunities available at
@uolmanschool.bsky.social

Register now ⬇️
shorturl.at/Dqai5

#PhDresearch #PhDstudentship

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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...

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Understanding the role of UoL in a socially just city This workshop explores the social challenges and responsibilities of the university as an institution to the city in which it is embedded.

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.
@nawalabu72.bsky.social

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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 world’s largest open-source database of canine and feline tumours, with over one million records, to improve understanding of cancer risk in pets. 🐶🐱

Read more: ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/03/02/r...

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Understanding the role of UoL in a socially just city This workshop explores the social challenges and responsibilities of the university as an institution to the city in which it is embedded.

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...

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February Books of the Month - University of Liverpool News February Books of the Month

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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Candour and Communities: New exhibition reflects on a century of lies and cover-ups - University of Liverpool News Candour and Communities: New exhibition reflects on a century of lies and cover-ups

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 ⤵️

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Victory in Gorton and Denton is historic for the Greens – and cataclysmic for Britain’s two-party politics Things will get worse before they might get better for Labour.

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 🌱

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Liverpool–India partnership strengthens research on military cultural heritage - University of Liverpool News Liverpool–India partnership strengthens research on military cultural heritage

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 India’s military cultural heritage. Read about their plans here:

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2 weeks ago
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In My Own Words . . .  with Jon Burrows (Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party) YouTube video by Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool

🗣️In 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
▶️ youtu.be/y5qbk8BmkGA
#IrishStudies

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Can adopting a small furry pet boost your wellbeing? New study seeks answers - University of Liverpool News Can adopting a small furry pet boost your wellbeing? New study seeks answers

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. 🐹

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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. 🌅

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📢 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 📚📬

👉 Register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/open-researc...

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2 weeks ago
A photo of Preston Bus Station

🚏 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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We’re 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! 🎉

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