Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

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Last week, Professor Daniel Pope reflected on more than two decades of research at his recent inaugural lecture, highlighting a career tackling household air pollution and its impact on global health.

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If you would like to see the FameLab North West 2026 finalists, join us in Liverpool on the evening of the 24th March. The event is free to attend and open to all and you can book your tickets here bit.ly/3NgtF9U

If you would like to see the FameLab North West 2026 finalists, join us in Liverpool on the evening of the 24th March. The event is free to attend and open to all and you can book your tickets here bit.ly/3NgtF9U

🔉From nervous speaker to FameLab North West winner!
Our latest blog tells the story of a PhD researcher who conquered their fear of public speaking - with a 3-minute talk on parasites, mucus - and a bottle of green slime on stage! bit.ly/4s1i7Gy 🦠🧪

#FameLab2026 #TeamLivUni

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This week we celebrated #InternationalWomen’sDay2026 with an all-female leadership panel, who shared their personal leadership journeys and reflected on the challenges and opportunities facing women.

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Our Computational Biology Facility(@cbflivuni.bsky.social) are proud to announce the winners of its fifth #InternationalWomensDay Scholarship – an annual award aiming to bridge the gap for women in the field of data science.

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On World Book Day, we're sharing 'See Me' from the LifeArc-
@kidneyresearchuk.org Centre for Rare Kidney Diseases. Told in rhyme, it follows a child living with a rare kidney condition, raising awareness of invisible illness and the power of research.

📚 Order now: t.ly/b4ksx

Our researchers alongside the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have developed the world’s largest open-source database of canine and feline tumours, with over one million records, to improve understanding of cancer risk in pets. 🐶🐱

Read more: ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/03/02/r...

Meet Beth and Liz, two of the inspiring @liverpooluni.bsky.social
scientists who will be at Meet the Scientists next Saturday! Head down to the World Museum between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 7th March 🧫🔭⚗️🧬🥼🧪🦠

@therexuol.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social

⏲️ FINAL DAY FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ⏲️

Today is the last day to suggest women across the North who you’d like to see featured on the #NorthInnovationWomen list

🌟 Use #NorthInnovationWomen

🌟 Tag the person you want to suggest

🌟 List their name, role & institution

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@thenhsa.bsky.social

Celebrate Sustainability Week at the Sustainability Fair TOMORROW! 💙

In collaboration with Liverpool Guild of Students, join us on Thursday 26th February for a lively and interactive Sustainability Fair! Come along and explore over 30 stalls!✨

🔗 Learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainabi...

Can psychopaths change? And how our understanding of psychopathy is changing.

Can psychopaths change?

Steven Gillespie, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, @liverpooluni.bsky.social writes for @theconversation.com @uk.theconversation.com

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A new study from researchers at @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social reveals that whilst women may value the convenience of virtual postpartum care, they remain concerned about the need for physical examinations and how to access them.

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📢 Next week is Open Research Week 2026! Mon 2 - Fri 6 March.
A free series of events exploring new, developing & current practices in #OpenResearch.
UoL is proud to help lead this national event @liverpooluni.bsky.social 📚📬

👉 Register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/open-researc...

💚 The countdown is on for Sustainability Week at the University of Liverpool! From 23rd to 27th February, join us and the Liverpool Guild of Students for a week of exciting events and initiatives 💚

Browse our full line up of events now! 🔗 lnkd.in/etr7p7Fv

We’re proud to share that the University of Liverpool has climbed to 17th place in the UK in the latest Graduate Market in 2026 report by High Fliers Research Limited - our highest-ever ranking! 🎉

Ramadan Mubarak to all our #TeamLivUni staff, students, alumni and friends observing this holy time. May this holy month bring you peace, blessings and joy. 💙

Wishing a happy and prosperous New Year to all our students, staff and alumni celebrating, whether you’re enjoying Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, Losar, Seollal, Tết Nguyên Ðán, Tsagaan Sar or another festival! 🎊

Photo Credit: Chester Zoo

Exciting news! We've launched a new MSc in Wildlife Health and Conservation, offering students the opportunity to develop the specialist skills needed to protect wildlife populations and support global biodiversity in collaboration with Chester Zoo! 🦁

Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/13/n...

🗓️ Save the date - Meet the Scientists will be back on Saturday 7th March! Head down to the World Museum for a fun filled day of science suitable for the whole family 🧑🏽‍🔬 Discover why birds migrate, how medicines really work and what makes volcanoes go boom, and much more!

Exciting news! Artificial Intelligence will be used to accelerate new medicine discovery in a University of Liverpool partnership secured following Mayor Steve Rotheram’s US trade mission.

Read the full story ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/05/n...

📢 Open Research Week 2026, Mon 2 - Fri 6 March 2026.
Registration is now open! A free series of events exploring new, developing & current practices in #OpenResearch.

👉 Register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/open-researc...

UoL is proud to help lead this national event @liverpooluni.bsky.social 📚📬

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Join Professor Daniel Pope for his inaugural lecture, 'The Killer in the Kitchen! How do we know and what can we do?'.

Register bit.ly/3MjKqR2

🗓️Thursday 5 March
🕠17:30 - 19:30
📍 LT7, Rendall Building

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Professors Mark Gabbay and Dan Joyce of our Institute of Population Health will play key roles in a major new mental health research initiative, supported by an £11 million NIHR award, bringing expertise in health inequalities, large-scale data and AI.

More ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/02/n...

Everyday diabetes medicine could treat common cause of blindness - University of Liverpool News Everyday diabetes medicine could treat common cause of blindness

Doctors at the University of Liverpool have found that metformin, an everyday medicine for diabetes, is associated with less progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the commonest cause of blindness in western countries.

Read the full story ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/03/e...

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Rowan Pritchard-Jones as @livunimedicine.bsky.social's Associate Dean of Professional Practice to strengthen NHS partnerships, and help scope future opportunities within the undergraduate medical curriculum.

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🌍 Sustainability Week 2026 is coming! 🙌🏾

Join us from 23-27 Feb for our annual week of events, activities and opportunities for students and staff to get involved in sustainability.

Tap the link below or check the MyLiverpool app to explore the full programme!

🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...

February marks LGBT+ History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, stories, and contributions of LGBT+ communities - past and present. 🌈

Throughout the month, there’ll be a range of events hosted by the Guild and across the city - giving everyone the chance to get involved!

<25% of #data professionals are women - not great!

If you are a woman interested in retraining in #bio #DataScience, our #IWD #Scholarship may be for you. This award gives you access to all our courses, peer-to-peer support & mentorship. Deadline: 20/02.

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Calling @liverpooluni.bsky.social researchers - Are you passionate about your work and enjoy a good pint? Then we want you! Sign up by February 25th to be part of this year's @pintofscience.uk 🍺 Find out more and sign up here forms.office.com/e/41shDEgEEz

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