Supporter Newsletter: Autumn 2021
Welcome to the autumn 2021 edition of the your Supporter newsletter.
Name a Seat Stories: Celebrating 300 seats named in The Tung Auditorium
The Name a Seat campaign has reached a new milestone with more than 300 seats now named in The Tung Auditorium. The campaign was launched to support the introduction of a new visionary space on campus, the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre which will open its doors to the public next spring.
Liverpool announces world leading ‘end-to-end’ Pandemic Institute
Liverpool is to headquarter the new Pandemic Institute, committed to helping the world prevent, prepare, and respond more effectively to pandemics.
University of Liverpool specialist Mathematics School officially opened
The University of Liverpool’s specialist Mathematics School has been officially opened by the Liverpool tech entrepreneur, Dr Steve Garnett.
Alumni and Friends Fund: How your support is making a difference
Thanks to the support from our alumni and friends, this year the fund has been able to make grants to a wide range of projects that have enhanced the student experience during a difficult time.
Undergraduate Scholarships support Class of 2021
This summer we celebrated our talented Class of 2021 graduates who, despite the difficulties presented to them throughout the coronavirus pandemic, have excelled and achieved their ambitions. Among them are our high-achieving Undergraduate Scholars.
Your impact: Student Crisis Support Fund
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities worldwide saw an increased demand for student mental wellbeing support services. With many students being forced to self-isolate or deal with loneliness, and others facing anxiety around lack of employment and financial hardship, the University of Liverpool’s alumni and supporter community came together to make a significant impact on the lives of current students.
Volunteering: Celebrating campaign ambassadors
This year the University is privileged to have received support from volunteers to champion its new teaching and performance facility - the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre.
Join the 1881 circular
Since 1881, the University of Liverpool has gone through many changes over time. However, the student community’s warmth and friendship are something that has stayed resolutely the same. Read fond memories shared by alumnus Paul Britton’s (BSc 1976) in the latest 1881 Circular legacy community e-newsletter.
University receives further support to fund childhood arthritis research
The University’s Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children (EATC4Children), based at the Institute in the Park at Alder Hey, has received a further donation from the Parry Family Charitable Foundation to fund vital new lab equipment.
Share your giving story
Many of our supporters have a special relationship with the university. Maybe you met some long-life friends here. Maybe your degree was a catalyst for a successful career. Or maybe you have fond memories you’d like to share. Whatever the reason, we’d love to hear the story behind your generous support of the University of Liverpool.
EVENT: Lunchtime Concert Series - Autumn 2021
Whilst we make the final preparations to open The Tung Auditorium, we are pleased to launch a short series of online Lunchtime Concerts entitled: Entwining Music and Science. Each Wednesday throughout October we will feature works commissioned as part of a collaboration between members of the University of Liverpool and the Royal Northern College of Music Centre for Practice & Research in Science & Music (PRiSM).