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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Jun 19
Did you see our exciting news earlier? 👀

We’ve climbed to 147th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 — and we’re officially in the Top 150 globally! A huge moment for our Liverpool community💙

Read more here ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/19/u...
It's official. We've moved up. Top 150 global university. QS World University Rankings
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Good luck to our amazing @livunicareers.bsky.social at tonight’s THE Awards! 🎉

We’re thrilled they’ve been shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for their Liverpool Rise Programme with upReach. Good luck team! 💙
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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A new study led by our researchers and publsihed in The BMJ has found no clear evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children.💊

Read more here ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/10/e...
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children - University of Liverpool News
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children
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November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Today our University community came together for #RemembranceDay to honour University staff and students who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars and other conflicts.

A moving service at @victoriagallery.bsky.social and the Chavasse Memorial reminded us all:
We will remember them. ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Exciting news! 🎉 Applications are now open for the University of Liverpool, Bengaluru - bringing world-class UK education and global opportunities to India! Apply here now ➡️ application.bengaluru.liverpool.ac.uk/LiverpoolSig...
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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1 in 5 people are experiencing pain, and in the UK over 34% of adults regularly experience chronic pain.

@benedictneuro.bsky.social and Prof. Michelle Briggs @lincneurosci.bsky.social discuss on the latest episode of Original Ideas 🧠💡🎙️▶️ liverpool.ac.uk/research/original-ideas/neuroscienceandpain/
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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The University of Liverpool—home to the world’s first planning school—has partnered with Arup on a new report exploring how global planners are engaging with UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. 🌍

🔗Find out more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/07/n...
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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#LivUni took centre-stage at the Liverpool City Region International AI Summit 2025. Over 900 delegates gathered to explore how AI can be leveraged for good in healthcare, education, civic data, and more.

Want to discover more? Read the full story 👇

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/24/u...
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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@liverpooluni.bsky.social's prestigious five-year Fellowships, launched in 2023, are now inviting applications from early career researchers with innovative AI-focused research ideas that address one of the University’s five research frontiers.

Closes: 1 Dec 25

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/24/u...
University of Liverpool Research Fellowships open for applications for 2025-2026 - University of Liverpool News
University of Liverpool Research Fellowships open for applications for 2025-2026
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October 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Autumn colours painting our campus 😍🍂
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Congratulations to Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera, Lecturer in Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, on receiving the prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for Archaeology.👏

Read more ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/21/a...
Archaeology researcher wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize - University of Liverpool News
Archaeology researcher wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize
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October 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Sam Fender wins Mercury prize: ‘Geordie Springsteen’ is voice of a UK ravaged by industrial decline 🏭🎸🎙

@liverpooluni.bsky.social's Dr Mike Jones, Reader in Music Industry writes for @theconversation.com

Read the full story 👉

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Sam Fender wins Mercury prize: ‘Geordie Springsteen’ is voice of a UK ravaged by industrial decline
Fender grew up in a disintegrating family in a disintegrating former industrial region, and has written about collective suffering with great skill and passion.
theconversation.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Wishing a happy #Diwali to all our students, staff, alumni and friends celebrating around the world! May the year be filled with health, joy, and prosperity. ✨
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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At #LivUni, the AI for Life frontier brings together computer scientists, engineers, health researchers and social scientists to develop AI that works for societies to tackle real-world problems.

Discover more in our latest podcast on THE Connect

👉 www.timeshighereducation.com/content/conn...
October 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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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...
October 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to all our #TeamLivUni students, staff and alumni celebrating in Liverpool and around the world! 🎉

Watch to see how current student, Effy, is celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and she tells us what it’s all about! 💙
October 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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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/
October 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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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...
October 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Don’t miss the @livuniheseltine.bsky.social annual lecture — exploring the role of football in Liverpool’s economy and culture ⚽

Book your place below 👇
livuniheseltine.bsky.social Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place @livuniheseltine.bsky.social · Oct 1
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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October 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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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/
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Last week we were awarded ‘University of Sanctuary’ status and launched a new Refugee Hub, confirming our commitment to refugee communities, widening access to higher education and amplifying voices of people with lived experience of displacement.💙

Read more >>> news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/29/u...
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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❤️ Today is #WorldHeartDay

#LivUni's Centre for Cardiovascular Science is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases through cutting-edge research.

Discover how they are addressing the biggest challenges in heart health

👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-ce...
September 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Shanah Tovah to all our #TeamLivUni students, staff, alumni and friends celebrating. Wishing you a happy new year! 💙
September 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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A week to remember! 🤩

Welcome Week has been buzzing with energy, and it's been fantastic seeing so many of you settling into Liverpool and exploring everything our campus has to offer 💙 #TeamLivUni
September 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Big week for #TeamLivUni! 🎉 We’ve climbed five places to 18th in the UK in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 — our best ranking in over a decade!

Read more ➡️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/19/t...
September 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM