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The Parrot Hotel, Liverpool, 1908

The capital of drinking: did 19th-century Liverpool deserve its reputation?

04 Jul 2017

In his new book, geographer David Beckingham looks at the rigorous licencing regime that Liverpool’s authorities put in place to tighten their grip...

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Pub

Violence rates unaffected by 24-hour licensing laws

02 Dec 2013

Study finds no correlation between violent crime and flexible alcohol licensing following the 2003 Licensing Act, with researchers describing the...

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Bio Lab

Sharing critical results in the biomedical sciences

10 Sep 2009

Sharing the fruits of research in the biomedical sciences is critical for the advancement of knowledge, yet with the advent of large-scale data...

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Happy young business woman shaking hands with another female

What is knowledge transfer?

27 May 2009

Knowledge transfer (KT) is a term used to encompass a very broad range of activities to support mutually beneficial collaborations between...

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Leonardo's Flying Machine

Should my invention be patented?

01 Feb 2008

Deciding whether to file a patent application depends on the invention and the opportunity

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Casio Gold Calculator Watch

Can I patent and publish?

01 Sep 2007

A patent for an invention is granted by the state to an inventor, giving the inventor the right for a limited period to stop others from making...

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