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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 8d

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! 👏

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

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 1d

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! 🏆

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

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

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 21h

Researchers at the @liverpooluni.bsky.social have secured more than £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.

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£2.4m award to develop treatment for progressive eye condition - University of Liverpool News

£2.4m award to develop treatment for progressive eye condition

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 1d

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

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

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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

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 1d

📢 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

📅 Wed 15 Oct, 9–10am (BST)
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#AcademicPublishing #AI #Research

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.

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 1d

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

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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

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 2d

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 more👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/07/a...

Ancient teeth provide new insight into the lives of the world’s first farming villagers  - University of Liverpool News

Ancient teeth provide new insight into the lives of the world’s first farming villagers

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Natalie Wallis @nataliejessic10.bsky.social · 3d

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 outputs💡. Thank you to the Hidden REF team for the invitation #REF
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Hidden REF @hiddenref.bsky.social · 3d

Liverpool are "pulling up their socks and getting on with it"! They ran their own Diverse Research Output Competition and had many more submissions than they expected.

Slide about the DOT competition at UoLiverpool

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Research and Partnerships team, UoL @livunirpteam.bsky.social · 15d

📢 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.

📅 Wed 15 Oct, 9–10am (BST)
🔗 shorturl.at/5zS3F

#AcademicPublishing #AI #Research

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.

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 7d

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 🧫

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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

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · Sep 4

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 ⬇️

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · Sep 9

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 ⬇️

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 9d

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 ⬇️

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 9d

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

Book your place below 👇

Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place @livuniheseltine.bsky.social · 9d

It's October, which means our annual lecture is this month! Marking Everton's move to a new stadium and Liverpool's 20th top flight title, we focus on the deep and complex relationship between football and the city. Join us on 21 October @liverpooluni.bsky.social news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/01/c...

City’s relationship with football in spotlight at Heseltine Institute Annual Lecture - University of Liverpool News

City’s relationship with football in spotlight at Heseltine Institute Annual Lecture

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 8d

WATCH | Discover Lightbulb Moments at Tate Hall, @victoriagallery.bsky.social 💡

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

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 8d

@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.

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New School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences launched - University of Liverpool News

New School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences launched

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Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science (LCCS) @liverpoolccs.bsky.social · 8d

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...

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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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

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Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science (LCCS) @liverpoolccs.bsky.social · 10d

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...

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…

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 9d

Today marks the start of Black History Month, and we're proud once again to join the celebration of Black history, arts and culture. 💙

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

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 10d

On #InternationalPodcastDay, we’re proud to highlight Original Ideas, our podcast showcasing ground-breaking research.
From climate change and sustainable business to AI and health innovation—explore the ideas shaping the future.

Listen here now ➡️https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/original-ideas/

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 15d

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

Read more ⬇️

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

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 10d

NEWS | New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that the way young people spend their free time may play a crucial role in supporting their wellbeing and social development.

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 11d

You can keep up to date with the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science right here on BlueSky.

Follow @liverpoolccs.bsky.social for regular updates

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 11d

💡Research spotlight: Supporting better risk assessment and stroke prevention for women

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#WorldHeartDay

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