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Welcome to our new British Academy Postdoctoral FellowsWelcome to our new British Academy Postdoctoral Fellows

Welcome to our new British Academy Postdoctoral Fellows

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to welcome two new British Academy Postdoctoral Fellows, Drs Hillary Burlock and David Addison, both of whom will be based in the Department of History. Learn more about them and their research here.

Posted on: 26 September 2024

Researcher in Focus: Dr Richard StupartResearcher in Focus: Dr Richard Stupart

Researcher in Focus: Dr Richard Stupart

Dr Richard Stupart is a Lecturer in the Communication and Media Department. In this 'researcher in focus', Richard talks about his work on media, war and ethics, and the role that emotions can play in journalism, amongst many other fascinating things.

Posted on: 3 September 2024

What's on at Tate Liverpool + RIBA NorthWhat

What's on at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North

Tate Liverpool's usual Albert Dock home may be closed for renovation, but there's still plenty going on in their temporary location in RIBA North on Mann Island.

Posted on: 21 August 2024

Researcher in Focus: Dr Roland ClarkResearcher in Focus: Dr Roland Clark

Researcher in Focus: Dr Roland Clark

In this edition of 'Researcher in Focus', we are pleased to feature Dr Roland Clark, a Reader in the Department of History. In this blog, Roland tells us all about his fascinating research into far-right extremism, fascism and religion in interwar Europe.

Posted on: 12 August 2024

Researchers in Focus: Dr Alex Coupe and Dr Pauline HadawayResearchers in Focus: Dr Alex Coupe and Dr Pauline Hadaway

Researchers in Focus: Dr Alex Coupe and Dr Pauline Hadaway

Meet Dr Alex Coupe, Lecturer in Theatre and Drama Studies, and Dr Pauline Hadaway, researcher in in cultural policy and heritage, and learn more about their work exploring the arts-based peacebuilding taking place in Northern Ireland.

Posted on: 27 June 2024

Researcher in Focus: Dr Ellen ReevesResearcher in Focus: Dr Ellen Reeves

Researcher in Focus: Dr Ellen Reeves

For this edition of our 'Researcher in Focus' feature, we are pleased to meet Dr Ellen Reeves, Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology, and learn about her work on the unintended consequences of domestic violence law and policy reform.

Posted on: 26 June 2024

European Innovation Council: University support availableEuropean Innovation Council: University support available

European Innovation Council: University support available

Keith Huckle, Research Partnerships Manager (Horizon Europe), explains what the European Innovation Council is, what it funds, and how you can apply.

Posted on: 29 May 2024

Researcher in Focus: Dr Anna McKayResearcher in Focus: Dr Anna McKay

Researcher in Focus: Dr Anna McKay

In this 'researcher in focus', we meet Dr Anna McKay, Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow in the Department of History, and discover her work researching prisoners across the British Empire.

Posted on: 20 May 2024

Introducing Mission: a pilot responsive mode funding opportunityIntroducing Mission: a pilot responsive mode funding opportunity

Introducing Mission: a pilot responsive mode funding opportunity

Launched by AHRC and inspired by the University of Liverpool's Thrive project, Mission is a pilot large grants funding opportunity.

Posted on: 10 May 2024

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