India, March 16 -- The University of Liverpool has been a vital contributor to the Liverpool City Region's Investment Zone plans. Announced today, these plans will supercharge health and life sciences.

Today (Tuesday 12 March 2024) Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram unveiled 21 projects funded by a £160m Government pledge, including major development plans in the Knowledge Quarter Liverpool, home to the University's Liverpool campus. Overall, it's expected these ambitious plans, which will run for 10 years, have the potential to attract £800m investment, transforming the economy while saving lives worldwide.

Funding will enable the expansion of the University of Liverpool's world-first Centre of Excellence for Long-act...