University of Liverpool Research and impact newsletter: July 2025

We are delighted to announce the launch of new research frontiers in AI and Infection Resilience which will capitalise on our expertise in these areas to find solutions to the world’s grandest challenges.

Three prestigious prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry have been awarded to scientists from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, a professor of Women’s Health has been appointed Vice President for the Academy of Medical Sciences and a Liverpool-led report offers a new strategy for addressing the shortage of affordable rural homes.

We also have very exciting news as the British Science Festival programme is now live and tickets are available to book.  This fantastic annual celebration of science is taking place in Liverpool from 10-14 September 2025, and all events are free to attend. Book your tickets today!

Leading the way in AI and infection resilience

The University has announced two new Research Frontiers which will further develop Liverpool’s unique, world-leading research strengths, and address key research questions and global challenges. Discover how we're leading the way in AI and infection resilience.

Bringing together the brain and the mind

The University of Liverpool has launched a world-leading research hub uniting brain and mind research to tackle urgent neurological, neurosurgical, psychiatric, and brain health challenges. Read about the launch of the Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre.

Advancing science and improving global health

Professor Shakila Thangaratinam has been elected as Vice President (International) of the Academy of Medical Sciences, bringing her extensive global health expertise to the organisation’s board of Honorary Officers. Find out how she will lead their strategy.

Tackling England's rural housing crisis

Liverpool researchers have led a new report that aims to tackle England’s rural housing crisis. The report proposes a set of strategic reforms to address the issues relating to rural housing. Explore how we aim to address the shortage of affordable rural homes.

Researchers recognised for science and engineering impact

Researchers from the University’s School of Physical Sciences have been recognised with three prestigious awards celebrating exceptional achievements and groundbreaking contributions across the chemical sciences. Meet our academics awarded prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prizes.

Discover more about research and impact at Liverpool.