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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Aug 27

Huge congrats to Prof Matt Rosseinsky and Prof Andy Cooper who have been awarded prestigious Royal Society awards for their contributions to science🎉

Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/27/e...

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Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces @livuniopenhub.bsky.social · Jul 11

📢 3 PhD positions available in the Raval group!

⏰ Deadline 1st of September 2025

🧑‍🔬 The selected students will be enrolled in the
@ukbiofilms.bsky.social BITE doctoral training programme.

Follow the link to apply 👇

www.liverpool.ac.uk/antimicrobia...

@livunisps.bsky.social

#MicroSky

PhD opportunities | Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces | University of Liverpool

www.liverpool.ac.uk

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School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢 We’re hiring: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Silicon Tracking Detector R&D

Contribute to pioneering MAPS detector R&D for future experiments incl. the Electron Ion Collider (USA), working with UK + international collaborators.

💼 £39,355–£45,413
🗓️ Apply by 24 June 2025
🔗 tinyurl.com/43jukuax

School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢 We’re hiring: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Chemistry

Join Prof Alessandro Troisi’s group at the Materials Innovation Factory → cutting-edge work on the theory of materials for bioelectronics ⚛️⚡

💼 £39,355–£45,413
🗓️ Closes 10 July 2025

Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/z2yp4rff

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School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢 We’re hiring a Research Fellow in AI for Materials Discovery (AIChemy)

Join Prof. Rosseinsky’s team driving cutting-edge AI+ robotics for accelerated materials discovery.

💼 £39,355–£45,413
🗓️ Closes 3 July 2025

🔗 Learn more & Apply tinyurl.com/22v3zhnt

School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Jun 16

It’s nearly here! Just 2 more days until the 3MT® Final.
Have you got your tickets yet?

Be sure to join us to celebrate our PGRs’ diverse and engaging research whilst building your own connections and skills:
🔗 uol_3mtcomp2025.eventbrite.co.uk

@uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social #LivUni3MT

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School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Jun 12

🔬 Meet Dr Emily Nixon 🧠
Shaping the future of healthcare through mathematics ➗⚙️

Emily, from our Department of Mathematical Sciences, is driving innovation in healthcare tech through interdisciplinary research. 🏥📊

🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/49aaz5vp

Dr Emily Nixon | Faculty of Science and Engineering | University of Liverpool The Original RedbrickUniversity of Liverpool on FacebookLivUni on InstagramLivUni on YouTubeUniversity of Liverpool ...

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Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces @livuniopenhub.bsky.social · May 30

💫Exciting times at the SSRC!

💪Our new @brukercorporation.bsky.social AFM-IR platform is up and running! We cannot wait to start using this cutting edge technology in our work!

#microsky #biofilms #surfacescience

@livunisps.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · May 30

🌐Celebrating International Women in Maths Day

Prof Rachel Bearon returned on 12 May to mark Int Women in Maths Day with an inspiring talk on maths, biology & creativity!🎓🎼💡

From chemotaxis to career reflections — a brilliant reminder of how far collaboration can take us!

🔗 tinyurl.com/4wd7hvv8

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PGR Development (University of Liverpool) @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social · May 27

#LivUni #PGRs

Tickets now open for the 2025 3MT® Final! Come along to support your colleagues as they compete for this prestigious public engagement award! You’ll also be able to network and build your skills at this exciting event.

To book your place visit:
uol_3mtcomp2025.eventbrite.co.uk

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Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces @livuniopenhub.bsky.social · May 23

Last week our team had the opportunity to showcase their work at the annual @ukbiofilms.bsky.social summit in Cardiff!

🥳Well done to PhD student Abbie Johnson winning the prize for best presentation!

@livunisps.bsky.social

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Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces @livuniopenhub.bsky.social · May 13

Come and check out the excellent posters from our group members Dan Smaje, Abbie Johnson and @ericasl.bsky.social at #Biofilms11!

#microsky

@livunisps.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social
@ukbiofilms.bsky.social
@microbiologysociety.org

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Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces @livuniopenhub.bsky.social · May 15

👏Well done to PhD student Abbie Johnson for her flash presentation at #biofilms11!

There's still time to check out her poster #116 in the last poster session!

@ukbiofilms.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org
@livunisps.bsky.social

#microsky

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Apr 30

Last night at Parliament, our leading Chemistry and Computer Science researchers showed how AI is transforming science and law. Hosted by Viscount Stansgate with the Parliamentary Science APPG, the event welcomed MPs, experts, and industry leaders.

Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/04/30/u...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Apr 28

Welcome back to campus everyone! 👋

We hope you have all had a restful break and are back feeling refreshed and ready to make the most of these last few weeks 💙 #TeamLivUni

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Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces @livuniopenhub.bsky.social · Apr 28

🔊 On Friday the 25th of April, PhD student Abbie Johnson, attended the 3rd annual NSG-University of Liverpool Symposium, where she presented her work on antimicrobial coatings for glass surfaces.

#microsky #biofilms #surfaces

@liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunisps.bsky.social

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School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Apr 29

🏆 Congrats to PhD student Thomas Ball (Bower Research Group) on winning 1st prize at the RSC Organic Chemistry Midlands Meeting 2025 for his poster on Veratrum alkaloids!

👏 A fantastic achievement highlighting the Department of Chemistry's cutting-edge research.

🔗 tinyurl.com/495cpbta

School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Apr 28

📣 We're hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physical, Inorganic & Materials Chemistry!

Join Prof. Dmitry Shchukin’s group within the Department of Chemistry to work on sustainable bioplastics through ultrasonic manufacturing.

🗓️ Apply by 23 May 2025
Learn more & Apply
🔗 tinyurl.com/2cjtp6mt

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School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Apr 28

SPS students explored CERN in summer 2024!🇨🇭

30 UG students from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths got exclusive access to CERN’s top facilities, guided by our own Sinead Eley.

The trip sparked academic growth 📚, collaboration 🤝& inspiration ✨!

Read more here ➡️ tinyurl.com/4nzfz4v8

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School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Apr 25

🎉The School marked its 5th Celebrating Success event, recognising outstanding achievements!

Highlights included inspiring talks, Special Mentions for exceptional individuals, and the Celebrating Success Award presented to Hannah Melia for her dedication to EDI.🏆

Learn more ➡️ tinyurl.com/53j6wcmp

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UoL Sustainability @livunisustain.bsky.social · Apr 22

It's #EarthDay 🌏 and @livuni is powering progress towards net zero. Visit our dedicated Earth Day hub to find out how our research is informing policy and creating new technologies, how we will meet our sustainability goals, and how you can be part of the solution: lnkd.in/e6bwTHSm

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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · Apr 11

Particular credit at our ERC Symposium goes to @georgecreasey.bsky.social of @imperialchemeng.bsky.social who earned two awards (and 2 RSC thermochromic mugs) as both runner-up for the best oral prize, and winner of best collaboration alongside Dr Amit Sil of @livunisps.bsky.social
#chemsky

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · Apr 15

🚀 A brilliant visit to @cern.bsky.social

@liverpooluni.bsky.social researchers are pushing the frontiers of particle physics and global collaboration 🌍

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/04/15/postcard-from-cern/

Particle Physics Frontier - www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/fro...

#Physics #CERN #TeamLivUni

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School of Physical Sciences @livunisps.bsky.social · Apr 3

📣 Join us for the 2025 Terry Wall Lecture with Professor Wendelin Werner on 1st May at 4pm in Lecture Theatre B!

The talk, "Connections via chains of random loops," explores exciting connections in mathematics and physics. ☕️ Coffee at 3:30pm, refreshments after!

Learn more🔗 tinyurl.com/48a398wf

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PGR Development (University of Liverpool) @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social · Apr 14

🌟 Making an Impact 2025 is here! 🌟
Join us from May 6th to 30th for our award-winning series designed to enhance your engagement and impact skills. Sessions are now open for booking! 🔗 View the programme and register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/m...
#MakinganImpact

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