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Researcher in Focus: Dr Swati SachanResearcher in Focus: Dr Swati Sachan

Researcher in Focus: Dr Swati Sachan

In this Researcher in Focus blog and podcast, meet Dr Swati Sachan, lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in Finance at the University of Liverpool Management School. Below, you can find out how she is using AI to transform the world of finance and to address the challenge of limited capital access for underserved individuals.

Posted on: 3 December 2024

Dr Han-Mei Chen Leads Glass Mosaic WorkshopsDr Han-Mei Chen Leads Glass Mosaic Workshops

Dr Han-Mei Chen Leads Glass Mosaic Workshops

In October 2024, Dr Han-Mei Chen, Lecturer in Architectural Structures and Construction at the School of Architecture, led two successful glass mosaic craft workshops, using colourful recycled glass materials, as part of the 2024 national ESRC Festival of Social Science

Posted on: 11 November 2024

Researcher in Focus: Professor Catherine DuroseResearcher in Focus: Professor Catherine Durose

Researcher in Focus: Professor Catherine Durose

In this 'researcher in focus', meet Professor Catherine Durose, Co-Director of the University of Liverpool's Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place. Learn about her research engaging citizen and community voices in policy and decision-making processes, as well as helping to shape the future of Liverpool and the wider city region.

Posted on: 29 October 2024

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

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