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Researcher in Focus: Dr Lisa ShawResearcher in Focus: Dr Lisa Shaw

Researcher in Focus: Dr Lisa Shaw

This month’s Researcher in Focus is Dr Lisa Shaw, whose research covers Brazilian cultural history and popular culture. She recently organised a film club at the Lar Sao Joao de Deus nursing home in the town of Itaipava in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Posted on: 14 September 2018

From Prog Rock to the Zombie Apocalypse… Jeannette Strickland Reports from the ‘Life Beyond the PhD’ ConferenceFrom Prog Rock to the Zombie Apocalypse… Jeannette Strickland Reports from the ‘Life Beyond the PhD’ Conference

From Prog Rock to the Zombie Apocalypse… Jeannette Strickland Reports from the ‘Life Beyond the PhD’ Conference

Jeannette Strickland, a postgraduate research student at the Department of History, recently attended the ‘Life Beyond PhD’ conference at Cumberland Lodge. Here she tells us how she got on and how she benefited from attending…

Posted on: 10 September 2018

University of Liverpool Welcomes Heritage Researchers from Around the WorldUniversity of Liverpool Welcomes Heritage Researchers from Around the World

University of Liverpool Welcomes Heritage Researchers from Around the World

This week (3-4 September 2018), the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences welcomed academics from China, Kazakhstan, Australia and the USA to the University for a programme of presentations and activities on the theme of ‘Heritage: curating the past for the future.’

Posted on: 6 September 2018

Researcher in Focus: Dr Claire PiersonResearcher in Focus: Dr Claire Pierson

Researcher in Focus: Dr Claire Pierson

Meet this month's researcher in focus, Dr Claire Pierson from the Department of Politics and learn more about her research and most recent projects.

Posted on: 22 August 2018

North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership secures funding to train 225 new researchersNorth West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership secures funding to train 225 new researchers

North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership secures funding to train 225 new researchers

The North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (NWCDTP), of which the University of Liverpool is part, is one of 10 consortia who will share more than £170 million in funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) over eight years.

Posted on: 16 August 2018

Professor Claire Taylor Appointed to GCRF Strategic Advisory GroupProfessor Claire Taylor Appointed to GCRF Strategic Advisory Group

Professor Claire Taylor Appointed to GCRF Strategic Advisory Group

Congratulations to Professor Claire Taylor who is amongst five new members who have been appointed to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Strategic Advisory Group. The new members with varied backgrounds from academia and international development have been appointed for an initial two years to provide advice and support to the GCRF.

Posted on: 15 August 2018

Industrial Strategy Pump Priming Fund Open for ApplicationsIndustrial Strategy Pump Priming Fund Open for Applications

Industrial Strategy Pump Priming Fund Open for Applications

Business Gateway have announced that the 2018/19 Industrial Strategy Pump Priming Fund (PPF) is now open for applications from academic staff.

Posted on: 6 August 2018

AHRC New Generation Thinkers Open For ApplicantsAHRC New Generation Thinkers Open For Applicants

AHRC New Generation Thinkers Open For Applicants

The Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is calling for applications for its New Generation Thinkers 2019.

Posted on: 30 July 2018

Researcher in Focus: Professor Michael HauskellerResearcher in Focus: Professor Michael Hauskeller

Researcher in Focus: Professor Michael Hauskeller

Meet Researcher in Focus Professor Michael Hauskeller, Head of Department, Department of Philosophy, and discover more about his current research projects.

Posted on: 5 July 2018

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    Researcher in Focus: Dr Lisa ShawResearcher in Focus: Dr Lisa Shaw

    Researcher in Focus: Dr Lisa Shaw

    This month’s Researcher in Focus is Dr Lisa Shaw, whose research covers Brazilian cultural history and popular culture. She recently organised a film club at the Lar Sao Joao de Deus nursing home in the town of Itaipava in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    Posted on: 14 September 2018