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1. Dazzling Iron Age discovery

   Archaeologists have discovered evidence of the first wealthy Iron Age community in the North West of England. 

2. Queen's New Year's Honours for LJMU Honorary Fellows

   Six LJMU Honorary Fellows have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list 2017.

3. Teaching student creates new braille for her visually-impaired pupils

   Enterprising Jade Smith, from St Helens on Merseyside, says the pre-braille method is already being used by youngsters in Liverpool, Lancashire, London, Wales and even in Missouri, in the US.

4. LJMU showcases exciting £30m New Robotic Telescope

   Scientists take project to city industry as partnership builds to launch

5. Careers advice for students and graduates with a disability, are neurodiverse or have a long term health condition.

   LJMU students and graduates attended a virtual careers event to give them advice on their future careers.

6. First appointment for new Jockey Nutrition and Welfare PhD

   A PhD co-funded by the British Horseracing Authority and LJMU will commence in October with a full-time three year role for Daniel Martin from the Professional Jockeys Association’s Nutrition Team.

7. University astrophysicist 'starring' role in Terrence Malick Hollywood movie

   Hollywood writer-director Terrence Malick has enlisted the expertise of a Liverpool John Moores University astrophysicist for his new film, Voyage of Time.

8. Forensic scientists versus psychic detectives

   In addition to his academic work as Principal Lecturer in Forensic Anthropology, and forensic duties as an expert witness, Dr Matteo Borrini of the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology, debunks psychics who attempt to be involved in forensic investigations, and has learnt the art of magic to help decode their strategies.

9. Major new study into impacts of COVID-19 on children

   A major study has been launched to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

10. Why algae is a forensic biologists best friend

    Dr Kirstie Scott explains how diatoms provide evidence in BBC cold case