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The University of Liverpool's Grand Celebration of Liverpool’s Mosaic Cultural HeritageThe University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool's Grand Celebration of Liverpool’s Mosaic Cultural Heritage

On Tuesday, 25th July 2023, the illustrious Leggate Theatre at the Victoria Gallery and Museum resonated with the melodies and tales of Liverpool's vibrant cultural tapestry. An extraordinary gathering took place, highlighting the interactions and synergies between the diverse communities of Merseyside. This cross-cultural infusion has spurred the birth of novel and exhilarating cultural practices in the region.

Posted on: 25 October 2023

Fostering Interdisciplinarity and Creative Methods: Showcasing CHASEFostering Interdisciplinarity and Creative Methods: Showcasing CHASE

Fostering Interdisciplinarity and Creative Methods: Showcasing CHASE

CHASE – the Centre for Health, Arts, Society and the Environment provides an interdisciplinary platform at the University of Liverpool. It fosters collaborative research with a focus on health, medical and environmental concerns. On July 13th 2023 we hosted a welcome event that showcased examples of projects across the Centre.

Posted on: 17 October 2023

Research ethics for academics & studentsResearch ethics for academics & students

Research ethics for academics & students

In this blog, meet HSS ethics lead Louise Hardwick as she discusses the core elements of research ethics, for academics and students alike, and how good ethical practice leads to good research practice.\n

Posted on: 14 August 2023

Researcher in Focus: Dr Eduardo CoutinhoResearcher in Focus: Dr Eduardo Coutinho

Researcher in Focus: Dr Eduardo Coutinho

This month, we are pleased to feature Dr Eduardo Coutinho, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Music. In this blog, Eduardo tells us all about his fascinating research into the emotional impact music can have on its listeners, and how this can affect our mental wellbeing and cognitive performance, and what the social and clinical implications of these may be.

Posted on: 29 June 2023

Researcher in Focus: Dr Sophie JonesResearcher in Focus: Dr Sophie Jones

Researcher in Focus: Dr Sophie Jones

Our researcher in focus for this month is Dr Sophie Jones, from the Department of History. In this blog, Sophie tells us all about her work exploring the social and cultural development of the North American colonies and how this shaped political identities during the American Revolution.

Posted on: 7 June 2023

Researcher in Focus: Dr Mary BoothResearcher in Focus: Dr Mary Booth

Researcher in Focus: Dr Mary Booth

This month, we are pleased to feature Dr Mary Booth as our researcher in focus. Here, Mary tells us all about her research interests and her work as Programme Manager for the Centre for the Study of International Slavery (CSIS).

Posted on: 9 May 2023

Researcher in Focus: Dr Stella MorganaResearcher in Focus: Dr Stella Morgana

Researcher in Focus: Dr Stella Morgana

This month’s researcher in focus is Dr Stella Morgana, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Politics.

Posted on: 23 March 2023

Researcher in Focus: Dr Sarah ArensResearcher in Focus: Dr Sarah Arens

Researcher in Focus: Dr Sarah Arens

This month’s researcher in focus is Dr Sarah Arens, Lecturer in French at the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film. Read all about her wide research interests, including the histories, texts, and visual cultures produced during and in the aftermath of Belgian and French colonialism.

Posted on: 7 March 2023

Researcher in Focus: Professor Susan PickardResearcher in Focus: Professor Susan Pickard

Researcher in Focus: Professor Susan Pickard

This month’s researcher in focus is Professor Susan Pickard, Professor of Sociology and Head of Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology. Learn more about her work exploring ideas around health, age, gender and ethnicity.

Posted on: 17 February 2023

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    The University of Liverpool's Grand Celebration of Liverpool’s Mosaic Cultural HeritageThe University of Liverpool

    The University of Liverpool's Grand Celebration of Liverpool’s Mosaic Cultural Heritage

    On Tuesday, 25th July 2023, the illustrious Leggate Theatre at the Victoria Gallery and Museum resonated with the melodies and tales of Liverpool's vibrant cultural tapestry. An extraordinary gathering took place, highlighting the interactions and synergies between the diverse communities of Merseyside. This cross-cultural infusion has spurred the birth of novel and exhilarating cultural practices in the region.

    Posted on: 25 October 2023