University of Liverpool

Is it Euro 2024 all over again? ⚽🤖

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have used machine learning and a state-of-the-art forecasting model to predict the outcome of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

After running 1,000 tournament simulations and factoring in everything from player quality and team dynamics to injuries, suspensions, weather and altitude, the model predicts:

🏆 Spain to win the World Cup (26.1% probability)
🥈 England to finish as runners-up (17% probability of winning)
🌟 Norway to emerge as the tournament's dark horse
⚽ Erling Haaland and Mikel Oyarzabal to battle it out for the Golden Boot

The research comes from Dr Benjamin Holmes and Professor Ian McHale in the Centre for Sports Business at the University of Liverpool Management School, who have expanded their forecasting model since Euro 2024 – where it correctly predicted England would finish second.

While no model can predict the future with certainty, combining advanced analytics with thousands of simulations helps researchers better understand the probabilities behind one of the world's most unpredictable sporting events.

Read the full story here ➡️ https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/06/12/is-it-euro-2024-all-over-again-supercomputer-predicts-world-cup-results/

The countdown to Open Day is on! ⏰

If you're visiting us this weekend, be sure to check out our Open Day Guide ahead of your trip. It's packed with handy tips and essential information to help you get the most out of your day on campus. 🙌

Whether you're planning your journey, looking for places to grab a bite to eat, or deciding which sessions to attend, the guide has you covered.

We can't wait to welcome you soon! 💙 Check out the guide here: https://brnw.ch/21x3py6

Thinking about university? Our Open Days at the University of Liverpool are coming up next week on 19 and 20 June - and we’d love to welcome you 👋

It’s the perfect chance to wander our campus, step inside teaching spaces, chat with students and staff, and get a real sense of what life here is like.

Big decisions feel easier when you can picture yourself in the place - come and see if Liverpool feels like home. 💙

📅 Book your Open Day place and start exploring your future: https://brnw.ch/21x3gIl
📩 And don’t forget to sign up for updates just for parents and supporters: https://brnw.ch/21x3gIm

Last month, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, while this year also marks 10 years of our Year in China programme. 🇨🇳🌏

Jenika, a member of our very first cohort in 2016, recently returned to XJTLU almost a decade later to reflect on the impact the experience has had on her life and career.

"Choosing to study abroad in China was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The Year in China programme gave me lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, career opportunities and a completely different perspective on the world."

Read below to discover more about Jenika's journey 💙

Looking for a uni that feels like the right fit? ✨

From our beautiful campus and vibrant student city to our strong academic reputation, green spaces, societies, sports clubs and even the coast just a short trip away, there are so many reasons students choose Liverpool. 💙

But don’t just take our word for it 👀

Come and experience it for yourself at our Open Days on 19 & 20 June. Explore campus, chat to current students and staff, and get a feel for what life at Liverpool is really like.

Book your place here: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/undergraduate/open-days-and-visits/on-campus-events/register-for-open-day/

IT’S OFFICIAL! 🎉

Yesterday, we received our Letter of Approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India to open our brand-new campus in the heart of Bengaluru, India.

The letter of approval was presented by Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Chairman, UGC to Professor Richard Grose, Provost at the University of Liverpool, Bengaluru at a ceremony attended by Hon’ble Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper, UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner to the Republic of India and Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council.

We're so excited to welcome our first students this September, who will be studying our research- and industry-informed curriculum in Biosciences, Game Design, Computer Science, Business Management and Accounting and Finance.

Located in Alembic City, Whitefields, our gorgeous, purpose-built campus has smart classrooms to collaboration hubs, research and innovation spaces, specialised laboratories and access to Bloomberg terminals - everything our students need to excel.

Get ready for the start of something special. Liverpool x Bengaluru 💙

Read more: https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/06/05/bengaluru-campus-receives-approval-from-government-of-india-at-event-attended-by-uk-foreign-secretary/

University of Liverpool Bengaluru │ Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office │ British Council India

Amazing to see alumna Chloe Burrows taking part in this year’s Soccer Aid! Congratulations Chloe 👏⚽️💙

We were delighted to see University of Liverpool alumna
Chloe Burrows taking part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026, helping raise funds for children around the world through this incredible annual event ⚽

Since graduating with a degree in Marketing from the University of Liverpool, Chloe has built an impressive career as a broadcaster, podcaster, lifestyle creator and TV personality. She has gone on to front documentaries, entertainment formats and live programming across major UK broadcasters, establishing herself as one of the UK's most recognisable media talents.

Congratulations Chloe!