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1. Dr Hilary Bishop receives Fulbright Award to undertake research in the US

   The senior lecturer with Liverpool Business School will study Irish living heritage in New York.

2. Four apps new LJMU students should download

   My LJMU, Canvas, Outlook and the Microsoft Authenticator apps are essential for all new students.

3. Harnessing the power of staff networks

   Save the date for the launch of our latest group, the PA and Admin Staff Network, on Thursday 8 February, featuring a guest talk from staff networks expert Cherron Inko-Tariah.

4. Hireserve hiring manager portal

   To streamline our process for recruitment and selection of staff, we are now using the Hireserve hiring manager portal.

5. In memoriam: Peter Johnson

   The university is deeply saddened by the death of Peter Johnson.

6. First Step Spring Internships available for Level 4 students

   A new pilot internship programme for first year students (level 4 only) with little to no previous work experience launched on Monday 15 January and close at midnight on Sunday 4 February. There will be no interview process for these opportunities, the Student Futures team will undertake a matching process between participating organisations and students. The internships will begin on Monday 4 March (start dates may vary for each role).

7. Menopause cafes throughout 2024

   This year we will once again host four menopause cafes for our staff, with the first taking place on Tuesday 16 January, and anyone wishing to attend can book via the staff wellbeing events page.

8. The People Plan for staff

   The People Plan 2030 outlines six strategic themes to create engaged staff, central to LJMU’s success.

9. Mersey Youth Rowing's First Training Workshop with LJMU's Performance Sports Department

   The Performance Sports Department hosted Mersey Youth Rowing's inaugural training workshop. The program, developed by Warrington Rowing Club, promotes diversity in rowing and imparts vital life skills. Coached by experts including Dr. Tim Donovan and Professor Graeme Close, the workshop equips youth rowers with essential knowledge for their competitive journey.

10. Annual survey and audit of teaching space to take place this February

    The survey will be conducted between the hours of 9am and 5pm from Monday 5 to Friday 9 February 2024.