University of Liverpool holds Taylor Swift day ahead of Eras tour in the city

Dr Sam Murray and Dr Amy Skjerseth, from the university’s Institute of Popular Music, organised Tay Day – a “symposium for fans, students and academics to engage with the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift”.

“We have had talks ranging from a Taylor Swift millipede named after her to undergraduate Taylor Swift societies and how she has helped a bunch of first years ease their transition into university,” Ms Skjerseth said.

Ms Molloy said: “Having the chance to come back to my old university and have some talks on my favourite musician is a really special thing.”

Ross Michurin, who is originally from Russia but now works in Liverpool, said he became a Swiftie in 2015 after listening to ‘Shake It Off’.

“I absolutely fell in love with that song, and since then I have been following Taylor Swift and I can say I grew up with her,” he said.

“She is a fantastic storyteller and her lyrics really touched upon situations that I experienced in my life and I can feel that she feels me, and I can resonate with her songs.”