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1. Health advice - mumps

   We are aware of a couple of LJMU students being diagnosed with mumps in the last few days.

2. UK's chief scientists visit The Pandemic Institute

   The UK Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Lucy Chappell visited Liverpool this week to learn more about the role of The Pandemic Institute and its partner institutions, in tackling infectious diseases.

3. Sign up to staff wellbeing activities this Feel Fab Feb

   From wellbeing wanders to art therapy, LJMU has a month’s worth of free events for all staff to get involved in this Feel Fab Feb.

4. Can supermarket trolleys help cut risk of stroke? - trials underway

   Shopping trolleys will be used to help save people from suffering a stroke by identifying irregular heartbeats, as part of a new medical trial.

5. LJMU showcases advanced practice training to NHS partners

   More than 50 students undertaking master’s study in advanced clinical practice, including those studying via a degree apprenticeship, showcased change in practice innovations and evidence-based projects.

6. £1million study to aid fight against malaria

   LJMU and LSTM to investigate insecticide resistance in disease-spreading mosquitoes

7. People who gamble face many forms of prejudice

   LJMU begins in-depth study of stigmas funded by charity GambleAware

8. Understanding time may be the key to the race against climate change - Dr Ruth Ogden, reader in experimental psychology

   Dr Ruth Ogden, reader in experimental psychology, Liverpool John Moores University writes in The Conversation

9. Get involved in menopause yoga, cafes and conversations

   The latest updates on LJMU's work to support staff through the menopause.

10. LJMU rated sixth globally for Sport and Exercise Science

    QS World University Rankings 2024 places sport and exercise science at 6th in the world