A fascinating dive into the research carried out by students in the Baltic Research Institute at Liverpool Life Sciences UTC.
As well as conducting original research, our team of talented young people running the BRI are writing and reviewing articles to promote the research of their peers through our very own BRI research Journal.
We are proud to share our students' latest BRI journal. In this edition, you can read about biomimicry and a project which used birds as an inspiration for redesigning aircraft. Students also introduce an exciting new BRI project to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) amongst young people.
Highlights of the Spring Edition
The Spring journal was fuelled by the exciting few months students had at the BRI including presenting at the BioInfect conference and beginning their antimicrobial resistance research project. As always, there will be features of original research within the BRI, but students also wanted to highlight the outreach activities they have taken part in so far this year. The variety of AMR focussed articles include original student research aiming to combat AMR, their visit to the BioInfect conference and research around the lack of knowledge about AMR. Within the BRI, students are extremely passionate about this issue and see it as something they need to tackle before it’s too late.
Alongside research, the BRI has been active in public engagement. Students participated in the Bioinfect 2025 conference, presenting their findings and advocating for a stronger youth voice in the fight against AMR. They also ran a series of interactive science activities during British Science Week, using glow powder, Orbeez, and games to help students grasp the science behind bacterial resistance and the responsible use of antibiotics.
In summary, this journal is a testament to the scientific curiosity, creativity, and dedication of young researchers, and their commitment to addressing real-world challenges through education, innovation, and outreach.
Read More Groundbreaking Student Research
Curious about how ancient Egyptians shaped modern medicine? Or the potential of the mealworm gut microbiome to break down non-recyclable plastics? Discover the fascinating potential of bacteriophage viruses in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, and an affordable bionic arm concept designed and developed by one of our students.
You can find previous editions here.