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Supporting Research Through MentoringSupporting Research Through Mentoring

Supporting Research Through Mentoring

If you are interested in supporting a colleague to enhance their research through mentoring, we are looking for volunteers to use their expertise and experience to help others to explore their professional goals, help them make plans to work towards their goals and encourage individual action.

Posted on: 19 December 2018

Staff [and Students] Invited to Room for Improvement at Tate Exchange Staff [and Students] Invited to Room for Improvement at Tate Exchange

Staff [and Students] Invited to Room for Improvement at Tate Exchange

Stretch yourself physically, mentally and creatively at our upcoming Tate Exchange event: Room for Improvement, 10 – 16 December 2018.

Posted on: 30 November 2018

Researcher in Focus: Dr Nick WebbResearcher in Focus: Dr Nick Webb

Researcher in Focus: Dr Nick Webb

Meet this month's Researcher in Focus, Dr Nick Webb and find out more about how he's using the latest digital scanning technologies to unlock the secrets of medieval architects and stone masons.

Posted on: 30 November 2018

Digital Humanities & Social Sciences Network Introductory MeetingDigital Humanities & Social Sciences Network Introductory Meeting

Digital Humanities & Social Sciences Network Introductory Meeting

The University of Liverpool’s Digital Humanities & Social Sciences Research Network brings together multidisciplinary researchers from across the Faculty that are interested in digital tools and technologies and their uses, applications and social impacts.

Posted on: 14 November 2018

Did You Go? Plop Up Dog Poo Family Fun Day Proves Very Poop-ularDid You Go? Plop Up Dog Poo Family Fun Day Proves Very Poop-ular

Did You Go? Plop Up Dog Poo Family Fun Day Proves Very Poop-ular

On 27 October 2018 Dr Chris Pearson from the Department of History hosted an eye-wateringly fun event exploring the history of urban dog poo to educate and entertain both young and old alike.

Posted on: 9 November 2018

New Call: Staff Invited to Apply for University Enterprise Investment FundNew Call: Staff Invited to Apply for University Enterprise Investment Fund

New Call: Staff Invited to Apply for University Enterprise Investment Fund

Staff are invited to apply now for the next round of the University Enterprise Investment Fund. Awards of up to £100,000 are available to de-risk technologies or explore commercial opportunities developed at the University for commercialisation projects which typically lead to a licence deal or spin-out. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 27 November.

Posted on: 9 November 2018

Don’t Miss This Trio of Tate Exchange Events from the University of LiverpoolDon’t Miss This Trio of Tate Exchange Events from the University of Liverpool

Don’t Miss This Trio of Tate Exchange Events from the University of Liverpool

Coming up over the next couple of months is a trio of fascinating week-long activities from University of Liverpool researchers at Tate Liverpool, all part of the highly successful Tate Exchange programme of workshops and activities. \n\nCovering topics as diverse as refugee migrations, the impact of higher education on older learners and the wellbeing benefits of graphic novels, Read on to find out more about what’s happening and how you can get involved here.

Posted on: 12 October 2018

Tracing the Past: Analysing the Design and Construction of English Medieval Vaults Using Digital TechniquesTracing the Past: Analysing the Design and Construction of English Medieval Vaults Using Digital Techniques

Tracing the Past: Analysing the Design and Construction of English Medieval Vaults Using Digital Techniques

How did medieval architects and stonemasons design and build the awe-inspiring ribbed vaults that dominate the great churches and cathedrals of the time? Using the latest digital surveying tools, the University of Liverpool’s Drs Alex Buchanan and Nick Webb aim to find out…

Posted on: 9 October 2018

University of Liverpool Filmmaker Shortlisted for Prestigious National AwardUniversity of Liverpool Filmmaker Shortlisted for Prestigious National Award

University of Liverpool Filmmaker Shortlisted for Prestigious National Award

A film made by Dr. Chen-Yu Lin from the University of Liverpool and Charlotte Sawyer has made the shortlist for the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s prestigious 2018 Research in Film Award. Their film,‘George Harrison, The Story of the Beatles and Indian Music Performance Teaser', will, therefore, be a contender for the Social Media Short Award.

Posted on: 24 September 2018

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    Supporting Research Through MentoringSupporting Research Through Mentoring

    Supporting Research Through Mentoring

    If you are interested in supporting a colleague to enhance their research through mentoring, we are looking for volunteers to use their expertise and experience to help others to explore their professional goals, help them make plans to work towards their goals and encourage individual action.

    Posted on: 19 December 2018