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Join in the Pharaonic Fun at the Garstang Festival of Archaeology, Classics and EgyptologyJoin in the Pharaonic Fun at the Garstang Festival of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology

Join in the Pharaonic Fun at the Garstang Festival of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology

Don't miss out some fantastic events and activities during the Museum of Liverpool's Garstang Festival of Archaeology, Classics & Egyptology, taking place on 5 & 6 of April 2019.

Posted on: 14 March 2019

Merseyside Women's History - Call for ContributonsMerseyside Women

Merseyside Women's History - Call for Contributons

Can you help tell the story of Merseyside's inspirational women in the new 'Sisters of Mersey' app?

Posted on: 14 March 2019

Researcher in Focus: Dr Cat MahoneyResearcher in Focus: Dr Cat Mahoney

Researcher in Focus: Dr Cat Mahoney

Meet this month's researcher in focus, Dr Cat Mahoney, one of the University of Liverpool's inaugural Derby Fellows in Communication and Media.

Posted on: 13 March 2019

Meet the University of Liverpool's Museums & GalleriesMeet the University of Liverpool

Meet the University of Liverpool's Museums & Galleries

Who are the University's Museums & Galleries, and what do they do? \n\nNicola Euston, Head of Museums & Galleries, takes us on a tour of what they look after and what their mission is.

Posted on: 4 March 2019

Discover Our Special Collections & ArchivesDiscover Our Special Collections & Archives

Discover Our Special Collections & Archives

Where in the University can you find manuscripts and archives, medieval to modern; early and finely printed books, and Europe’s largest collection of science fiction? \n\nThe answer lies in the Sydney Jones Library, where the Special Collections & Archives (SCA) department houses and makes available the University’s unique and distinctive collections for research, teaching and public engagement activities.\n

Posted on: 25 February 2019

Staff and Students: Be Part of Tate Liverpool Summer - Winter Season 2019 Staff and Students: Be Part of Tate Liverpool Summer - Winter Season 2019

Staff and Students: Be Part of Tate Liverpool Summer - Winter Season 2019

The University of Liverpool’s cultural partnerships create a wealth of opportunities for knowledge exchange and impact. Our work with Tate Liverpool has been particularly successful in inspiring participation from across the University. Staff and students are now invited to be part of Tate Liverpool’s summer – winter season programme 2019.

Posted on: 25 February 2019

Opportunity to Contribute to Alder Hey Public Engagement ProjectOpportunity to Contribute to Alder Hey Public Engagement Project

Opportunity to Contribute to Alder Hey Public Engagement Project

Could you contribute a pop-up workshop or exhibition to be held in the atrium of Alder Hey Children's Hospital?

Posted on: 8 February 2019

Researcher in Focus: Dr Alex BuchananResearcher in Focus: Dr Alex Buchanan

Researcher in Focus: Dr Alex Buchanan

Meet this month’s Researcher in Focus, Dr Alex Buchanan and learn about her academic inspiration and her latest research projects, ‘Architecture and Society in an Age of Reform’ and ‘Tracing the Past’.

Posted on: 5 February 2019

Researchers in Focus: Jo Meehan & Bruce PinningtonResearchers in Focus: Jo Meehan & Bruce Pinnington

Researchers in Focus: Jo Meehan & Bruce Pinnington

Meet this month's Researchers in Focus Researchers in Focus: Jo Meehan & Bruce Pinnington, both from the Management School. They have extensive professional backgrounds in procurement and commercial management working for global organisations, experiences which have shaped their academic research interests.

Posted on: 21 January 2019