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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 1d

The Law & Non-Communicable Diseases Unit was set up in 2015 to conduct research into how legal instruments can be used as tools for the prevention of NCDs, and how evidence-based policy interventions can be designed to support effective NCD prevention strategies. www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 8d

The latest PGR Bulletin is heading to your inbox, with an amazing array of training from The Academy, KnowHow and others, wellbeing resources from the Postgrad Society and the PGR Wellbeing Ambassadors, events, funding opportunities and more. Go get it!

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 9d

Wonder what it would be like to be a PGR Wellbeing Ambassador?

We're looking for new Ambassadors to join the team in 2026. Details here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 14d

PGR Wellbeing Ambassadors are current PhD researchers who are trained to support their peers and signpost to relevant advice and resources. They are non-judgmental, enthusiastic, open minded and proactive. Have you got what it takes to join us for 2026?
www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 22d

The International Law and Human Rights Unit (ILHRU) is a hub for research, debate, and collaboration in global law and human rights. They're open to partnerships & dialogue across borders. www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 22d

Want to be a PGR Wellbeing Ambassador in 2026? Need help preparing for your viva? Want to know more about the PGR-Postdoc Buddy Scheme or the LEAP PGR Leadership Programme? Looking for PGR-specific social events and training? It's all in the new PGR Bulletin... www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...

UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 29d

The mission of the ICRU is to drive innovation in criminology through cutting-edge research, strong theoretical foundations, and evidence-based interventions, sharing knowledge and deepening public understanding of today’s most pressing criminal justice issues. www.liverpool.ac.uk/sociology-so...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 29d

The Academy has launched the 2025/26 programme of personal and professional development opportunities for PGRs. Sessions between September and December 2025 are open for booking now!

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/08/p...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Sep 8

The PGR-Postdoc Buddy Scheme 2025 is now open for sign-ups! Whether you're a PGR looking to connect or a postdoc wanting to give back, this scheme is a great way to build community, share experiences, and grow professionally.

Details here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...

PGR-Postdoc Buddy Scheme - Researcher Hub - University of Liverpool

www.liverpool.ac.uk

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Sep 2

The latest PGR Bulletin has a part-time paid job role, some terrific new training resources, upcoming workshops and information on "Celebrating Researchers 2025"!

It's heading to your inbox now, or you can visit our Bulletin page for all the details...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · Aug 29

BECOMING AN EXPERT I @ulmsresearch.bsky.social PhD candidate @concettagigante.bsky.social explains how her work to understand the diversity of banks & their behaviour can help bank regulators design smarter policies ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/29/b...

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School of the Arts at University of Liverpool @sotauol.bsky.social · Aug 29

Peter Williams, PhD researcher in Architecture, shares how his fieldwork, exploring the landscapes of two power stations in North Wales, was made possible by the PGR Support Fund 🌿📷 @uolhsspgr.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social

Read more 👇
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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Health Law and Regulation Unit supports research and knowledge exchange activities in the field of health law and regulation, bringing cutting-edge, impactful research into current legal, regulatory and policy dilemmas in healthcare. Find out more: www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

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School of the Arts at University of Liverpool @sotauol.bsky.social · Aug 21

English PGR Sietse Hagen recently presented his research on horror and trauma in children’s literature at the 27th Biennial IRSCL Conference in Spain 📚🖋️ @uolhsspgr.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social @livunienglish.bsky.social

Sietse discusses his experience 👇
www.liverpool.ac.uk/arts/study/p...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Aug 19

The latest PGR Bulletin is heading to your inbox now. Go get it for details on a PGR Social Drop-In session this week, a Research Staff Association coffee morning next week, and the fantastic range of events available during the upcoming British Science Festival!

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Feminist Legal Research and Action Network is a group of feminist legal scholars at the University of Liverpool. Their work focuses on care, criminal justice, human rights, labour, LGBT rights, family law, and women's legal history. www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Aug 12

ECLAN (European Criminal Law Academic Network) is a network of EU criminal law scholars across 32 countries. It fosters research & training via conferences, a Summer School, PhD seminars, publications & a newsletter on recent developments in EU criminal justice. www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Aug 11

Meet Alice from English in our latest PhD=Me! She’s as happy on a long walk as she is in the National Trust archives (well… almost). Now, she’s exploring a topic she loves in the city she calls home.

PGRs - want to share your research? DM us or email [email protected]!

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Aug 5

Head to your inbox for the latest PGR Bulletin, crammed with calls for papers, funding opps, wellbeing resources and events! If you can't find the email, head to our Bulletin archive page for all the details www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Aug 5

The European Children’s Rights Unit is driving change for children across Europe and beyond. We help children enforce their rights, advance children’s rights as an academic field and provide expert legal insight. Learn more: www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research... @livunislsj.bsky.social

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Aug 4

In the latest edition of PhD=Me, meet Sietse from the Department of English as he deep-dives into the dark, researching horror and trauma in children's fiction!

Are you one of our PGRs with a passion you’d love to share? DM us here or email us at [email protected] to get involved!

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Jul 29

EU Law at Liverpool is one of the UK’s oldest and largest centres for research into the law of the European Union, with a long and proud tradition of publishing leading academic research and producing world-class impact. www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

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School of the Arts at University of Liverpool @sotauol.bsky.social · Jul 24

Communication and Media PGR Yihan Wang presented at the ‘Navigating cross Cultural Communication in the Digital Age' conference at Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University in China 🌍✨

Yihan discusses her experience 👇
www.liverpool.ac.uk/arts/study/p...
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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Jul 22

The latest PGR Bulletin is heading your way. Coming up this week... PGR Social Drop-In, a casual, welcoming space to catch up with fellow researchers. Great chance to network, share ideas, or just unwind. Wednesday 23rd (10:30-12:30) at the PGR Common Room, 8-14 Abercromby Square!

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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Critical Approaches to International Criminal Law research cluster provides a platform for in-depth reflection and critique of international criminal law, uniting researchers and practitioners interested in the complexities of international criminal justice. www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...