Alumni Newsletter: July 2021

In this edition we welcome our new Director, Suzie Thompson; celebrate alumni and staff who were recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours; launch a new Divock Origi Scholarship; mark the 30th anniversary of the John Lennon Memorial Scholarships; highlight a new report on ocean and climate negotiations; and look back at the history of the Marine Biological Station at Port Erin.

University of Liverpool welcomes new Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Suzie Thompson has joined the University as the new Director of Development and Alumni Relations. Suzie was previously the Director of Development and Alumni Relations at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM).

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Queen's Birthday Honours 2021

Alumni and staff from the University of Liverpool have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, including two leading academics involved in the COVID response.

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 ULMS students

New scholarships and reduced fees for online programmes

The University of Liverpool is pleased to announce that we have reduced the tuition fees for many of our online master’s programmes and introduced two new scholarships.

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New Divock Origi Scholarship launched

Liverpool Football Club's (LFC) Divock Origi recently announced his new scholarship in partnership with the University of Liverpool. The Divock Origi Scholarship is available to new undergraduate students from Liverpool with courses starting in September 2021.

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Yoko Ono pictured with John Lennon scholars

John Lennon Memorial Scholarships

The University recently marked the 30th anniversary of the John Lennon Memorial Scholarships with a special online event in which past scholars thanked the Ono Lennon family for their support.

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University Marine Biological Station set to celebrate 130th anniversary

The Marine Biological Station, located in Port Erin on the Isle of Man, will be celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2022. Rushen Heritage Trust is planning a series of activities to celebrate the anniversary of the Marine Biology Laboratory, including an exhibition, book and short film. 

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Student Scarlett from Female Music Focus interviewing

Enterprise Fund awards business ideas thanks to Santander Universities UK

The Enterprise Fund has been supporting enterprise and entrepreneurship since 2018, thanks to the University’s partnership with Santander Universities UK. The award, open to both students and recent graduates, provides entrepreneurs with the funds to transform their business ideas into a reality.

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Liverpool’s partnership venture with Xi’an Jiaotong University marks anniversary

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou, China recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary and partnership with the University of Liverpool.

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Scientists co-author new COP26 Universities Network report on ocean & climate negotiations

A new report co-authored by University of Liverpool ocean scientists highlights why the ocean matters in climate negotiations and suggests positive actions nations can take as the countdown to COP26 is underway.

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Architect's impression of the facade of the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre and interior of The Tung Auditorium

Yoko Ono Lennon Centre reaches final £150k fundraising milestone

The fundraising campaign for the University's new Yoko Ono Lennon Centre is close to its final target with only £150,000 left to raise and 100 seats left to name.

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Postgraduate study at the University of Liverpool

As a University of Liverpool graduate, you may be eligible for one of our Postgraduate Progression Awards, offering you a discount if you study a master’s programme with us. 

Among the subjects on offer in our new Masters programme for September 2021 entry are the Health, Cultures and Societies MA which provides an exciting opportunity to explore issues around health, illness, wellbeing and medicine and the International Slavery Studies MA which offers the rare chance to study the histories of transatlantic slavery, activism, resistance and protest, and modern slavery’s relationship to migration and human rights. 

Details of all Masters programmes are available here.

Management School

Online MBA receives accreditation from the internationally regarded AMBA

The University of Liverpool’s fully online MBA has received accreditation from the internationally regarded Association of MBAs (AMBA). This follows on from the award of AMBA accreditation for the on campus portfolio of MBAs which was achieved in November 2020. 

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Calling all Management School alumni

The Management School is taking part in an international study examining the alumni experience and how to improve it. Your help in completing a short online survey (10-12 minutes) would be valuable in helping us ensure we deliver an outstanding alumni experience for you. 

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Events

Liverpool School of Architecture (LSA) End of Year Showcase 2021

Thursday 1 July - Friday 9 July

This year the LSA will showcase the work of its students and the design projects of its graduating students with a virtual online exhibition. The showcase concludes with the awarding of the LSA Prize at 2pm on Friday 9 July.

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Scouse Science

Tuesday 6 July, 1:00pm - 2:00pm (BST)

Join Professor Tom Solomon CBE as he hosts his regular discussion on coronavirus and its impact on science and society. His guests this time are impressionist and comedian, Rory Bremner, and Professor Helen Sharp from the University of Liverpool.

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Postgrad Live Virtual Study Fair

Wednesday 7 - Thursday 8 July

Staff will be online to answer your questions about scholarship opportunities, how to apply, which postgraduate programme is right for you, our facilities and much more. The events are split by subject:
• STEM and Medicine – Wednesday 7 July
• Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts – Thursday 8 July

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Liverpool Responds: Build back better through Digital Innovation

Friday 16 July, 1:00pm - 2:00pm (BST)

In this latest Liverpool Responds event, co-chaired by the University's Professor Ronan McGrath, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dr Massimo Noro from UKRI-STFC, colleagues from different disciplines will explain how the University of Liverpool - UKRI-STFC partnership will lead the digital transformation, attract inward investment and boost skills in the region.

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Magical Mystery Tour of Liverpool

This special online event was hosted by the Music Department's Dr Mike Jones earlier this month. Mike was joined by alumni, Bill Heckle, who runs the world-famous Cavern Club, and Colin Hall, music promoter & journalist, to discuss The Beatles' legacy on tourism in Liverpool. A recording of the event is now available.

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Obituary

Dave Carter at the LT construction site around 2001

In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor David Carter (1953 - 2021)

The University of Liverpool was saddened to hear of the passing of Emeritus Professor David Carter. Dave, as he was known to staff and students alike, helped develop what ultimately became the Astrophysics Research Institute at Liverpool John Moores University, and taught on the Joint Degree in Astrophysics between LJMU and the University of Liverpool.

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