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Trailfinder CF Innovation Hub @cf-trailfinder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

NEW: A Big Bad Bacteria Busting Adventure! What happens when you mix curious kids, real scientists, a floating laboratory and some seriously big bad bacteria? First episode coming this Thursday, 27th August. @livuniengagehls.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This year, we marked Liverpool Pride with colleagues across Liverpool and Leahurst campuses. Together, staff enjoyed Drag Queen Bingo, performances from the Liverpool Rainbow Chorus Choir, and raised £400+ for Sahir House. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1116 #TeamLivUni

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to everyone who found out today that they’ll be joining #TeamLivUni! All your hard work has paid off, and we’re so excited to welcome you to the University of Liverpool community 💙 Joining us this year, or know someone who is? Share with us in the comments below👇

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Meet the Scientists: venturing into public engagement IVES' Dr Andrew William Moran shares his experience taking part in 'Meet the Scientists' and the benefits of participating in public engagement. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1111 @livuniengagehls.bsky.social | @liverpooluni.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We've been awarded nearly £2 million from the BBSRC ALERT programme to invest in cutting-edge research technology. The new equipment for @livuni-livsrf.bsky.social will enhance multi-omics research and help drive future discoveries in the life sciences. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1108 #TeamLivUni

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Dr Clarissa Giebel discusses dementia research on The One Show on BBC 🧠 @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our researchers have identified that hospital admissions in England for ectopic pregnancy have been increasing since 2021, with more than twice as many admissions of women from most deprived areas than the least deprived areas. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1105 #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New research shows a promising new way to kill antibiotic-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes gonorrhoea, the second most common STI in the UK. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1104 #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Thousands of people across Cheshire and Merseyside are being invited to participate in a Liverpool-led research study that could help shape the future of lung cancer detection. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1102 #TeamLivUni | #NIHR

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

ICYMI | Our researchers have identified a surprising new role for SYCP1, a protein normally active only in reproductive cells. The study in Science Advances reveals that SYCP1 switches from its normal reproductive role to an entirely different function in cancer. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1093 #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

ICYMI | A new report from Child of the North and partners urges the UK to adopt a national connected data model to improve children’s services, boost outcomes for families, and strengthen the economy. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1092 #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

ICYMI | The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme was named Malawi’s most outstanding construction project by the Construction Industry Regulatory Authority for its CREATOR building. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1091 #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

University of Liverpool researchers have led two major new studies into Ebola virus disease (EVD) and factors that influence and predict patient outcomes. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1090 @liverpooluni.bsky.social | @pandemiccenter.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Three funded PhD opportunities focused on combating next-generation biological threats 🧫 @liverpooluni.bsky.social @thepandemicinst.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Tonight’s the night for #EngVsArg! ⚽ Our latest feature explores how the World Cup's global reach is being used to promote unhealthy products, including during hydration breaks, and discusses how fans, especially children, could be better protected. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1089 #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🎉 🔉BLOG: In celebration of winning the NCCPE Engage Silver Watermark Award - our amazing researchers share how #PublicEngagement has shaped their careers at @livunihls.bsky.social and beyond 👉 bit.ly/4ylmike #ResearchImpact #LivUniEngageHLS #TeamLivUni

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The sun is shining for Graduation Week! ☀️🎓 Congratulations to the #Classof2026 - you did it! 💙 Take a look at everything you need to know about Graduation Week 🎓 www.liverpool.ac.uk/graduation/y... Watch our graduation ceremonies live 💻 www.liverpool.ac.uk/graduation/w... #LivUniGrad

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Congratulations to the #ClassOf2026, you did it! 🎉 Well done on reaching such an important milestone, and best of luck for whatever comes next, we know you’ll do amazing things. 🎓 Our ceremonies begin on Wednesday 🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/graduation/ #TeamLivUni 💙

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful colleagues from across the Faculty who were recognised for their exceptional achievements at the University’s 2026 Staff Awards ceremony! 🎉 Find out about our winners via our website ➡️ bit.ly/4pcJz3M #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We recently welcomed genetic epidemiology researchers for the 2026 Summer Meeting of the North of England Genetic Epidemiology Group (NEGEG), showcasing fantastic research and collaborations, from mental health genetics to Alzheimer's disease. 🔗 bit.ly/3RrrnH1 #Epidemiology | #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Professor Kannan Ganapathy, Chair of Poultry Infection, Immunity and Vaccinology, has recently delivered an invited keynote lecture at the 2026 International Symposium on Animal Health and Animal Husbandry in Beijing. 🔗 bit.ly/4vENF6S #TeamLivUni

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Many thanks to @liverpooluni.bsky.social for this kind feature following yesterday's announcement. I'm honoured to be joining the Science Museum Group as a Trustee and look forward to supporting its important work to inspire curiosity and discovery. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/07/02/p...

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Congratulations to Professor Cheng-Hock Toh CBE, who has been recognised as part of a national partnership team at the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) Achievement Awards. 🔗 bit.ly/4wlhn0Q #PatientSafety | #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our researchers have discovered that the “optimal” diet for male fruit flies may depend strongly on whether they're reproducing, challenging long-standing assumptions about nutrition and ageing. 🔗 bit.ly/4fVT7h0 #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A University of Liverpool-led research team has secured over £475,000 in funding from Blood Cancer UK to continue and expand the UNCOVER programme, one of the world’s largest blood cancer data research initiatives. 🔗 bit.ly/4a1EJjw #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This year's Henry Cohen History of Medicine lecture will be presented by Princeton University's Professor Keith Wailoo on 'Unnecessary Sleep: Opium, the Trial of Ann, and the Therapeutic Dilemma of Slavery'. 📅 Tuesday 7 July 🕠 17:30 📍 Lecture Theatre 1, Sherrington building 🔗 bit.ly/4x5TVFX

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Lorna Young @drlornayoung.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

A few weeks late, but some positive news! I was awarded @livunihls.bsky.social Teacher of the Year (voted by The Guild Students Union). Very delighted ☺️ also congrats to @msciacovellilab.bsky.social @livunicancer.bsky.social colleague to be shortlisted also 👏🏻 it was a great evening!

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

In our latest blog, Sarah Wide is a fifth-year medical student who has spent the past two years working with the Brain Infection and Inflammation Group. Here, she reflects on what she has learned and how the experience has shaped her interest in research. 🔗 bit.ly/4u7EkUt #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

New research has uncovered a promising new approach to strengthen the body’s natural defences against respiratory viruses, including RSV, a leading cause of severe lung infections globally. 🔗 bit.ly/4wGghO4 #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Population Health @livuni-iph.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Join Professor Ian C. Smith for his inaugural lecture, 'Professional Troublemakers’ - What Makes a Good Clinical Psychologist? Register ➡️ bit.ly/4wwezis 🗓️ Monday 15 June 🕠 17:30 - 19:30 📍 LTB, Central Teaching Hub @liverpooluni.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

From dirt to discovery! In our latest blog, Dr Rachel Floyd and Dr Amy Wedley discuss how research-connected teaching can build the skills, confidence and scientific curiosity the next generation of bioscientists need. 🔗 bit.ly/43avzwV #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our researchers have published a new prescribing guideline aimed at reducing incidence of serious allergic reactions to common anti-seizure medications. 🔗 bit.ly/4u6G2Fv @liverpooluni.bsky.social | #epilepsy | #TeamLivUni

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

University of Liverpool Professors Louise Kenny and Shakila Thangaratinam came together to advocate for improved women’s health and to support the next phase of work to address long-standing health inequalities across the city. Read more ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/05/12/u...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A huge good luck to all our students who are taking exams and completing assessments over the next few weeks! Take things one step at a time, look after yourself, and remember it’s okay to slow down when you need to. We’re wishing you all the best over these next few weeks - you’ve got this. 💙

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We're delighted to receive a Silver Award from the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement, recognising the @livunihls.bsky.social commitment to making the work of the Faculty accessible and engaging to all. @livuninews.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Second‑year Biomedical Sciences student Izzie Platt shares her experience taking part in Marvellous Medicine, a public engagement event for children from across the North West and Wales together to explore how medicines are discovered. 🔗 bit.ly/4tmtWXD #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Congratulations to Professor Neill Liptrott (@profliptrott.bsky.social) who has been recognised with a prestigious British Toxicology Society award for for his ground-breaking research. 🔗 bit.ly/4ds17V2 #TeamLivUni

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Research and Partnerships team, UoL @livunirpteam.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

UoL researchers: are you writing a narrative CV for an external funding application? Get 1:1 feedback on your narrative CV in our 4 June narrative CV clinic 📆 Registration closes Friday 15 May 5pm Details here: staff.liverpool.ac.uk/research/res...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We're delighted to announce that Liverpool Health Partners has appointed Professor Louise Kenny as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer - a newly established role forming part of an enhanced governance structure 👏 Read more ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/04/29/l...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In this Spotlight blog, we focus on Nancy Medley, Research Manager in the area of Women’s Health, who reveals what drew her to working at the University, what she finds most rewarding, and her passions outside of work. 🔗 bit.ly/4e65bv1 #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Population Health @livuni-iph.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Becoming an Expert: Improving responses to child criminal exploitation Final year PhD student Shelley Cathers discusses her research and her recent POST fellowship in Parliament, helping bridge academic research and policy for MPs and Peers. 🔗 bit.ly/4vJpJjp @livunipsyc.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

As we celebrate #WorldImmunizationWeek2026, we're proud to announce that we've joined VaxHub, a major UK vaccines manufacturing research network which aims to improve global health through more sustainable and accessible vaccine innovation. 🔗 bit.ly/4mQFgtx @liverpooluni.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

In our latest blog, MSc Biotechnology student Hesam tells us what drew him to Liverpool and his experiences so far. 🔗 bit.ly/4cCdLzq #TeamLivUni

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We can highly recommend booking onto the Making an Impact 2026 sessions April - June including the Research Fellows Showcase @liverpooluni.bsky.social @uolrsa.bsky.social

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The British Heart Foundation has awarded £7.1M funding to a unique national training programme that will tackle one of the most urgent, under-recognised challenges in cardiovascular medicine: the bidirectional link between heart and brain diseases. Read the full story on our website🔗 bit.ly/4cQABUY

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We’re proud to launch a joint seed fund with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru 🤝 The fund will support collaborative research in AI, health, quantum tech & space - while supporting the next generation of researchers. Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/04/16/u...

University of Liverpool and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have announced the a joint seed fund

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

New research from a major UK-wide trial highlights children’s remarkable ability to heal and could change how broken bones are treated. 🦴 Led by us and @ox.ac.uk, a cast-first approach shows similar long-term outcomes while reducing risks and costs. Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/04/17/l...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Amazing news! Two of our early-career researchers from @livunihls.bsky.social have been awarded prestigious Springboard Awards from the Academy of Medical Sciences. 👏 Congratulations to Dr Lavender and Dr Kritsiligkou on this fantastic achievement!💙 Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/04/15/a...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We’re delighted to announce that @catrionawaitt.bsky.social has been awarded a prestigious @nihr.bsky.social (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Global Research Professorship. 🔗 bit.ly/4en5yRR #TeamLivUni

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