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1. 'Deviant entrepreneurship' in Merseyside street gangs

   We talk to Dr Robert Hesketh from the School of Justice Studies about his research into drug dealing as a substitute for employment in Merseyside street gangs.

2. Prehistoric predators kept large animals in check and shaped ecosystem

   Our prehistoric ancestors may have had large carnivores – giant lions, saber-tooth cats, bears and hyenas up to twice the size of their modern relatives – to thank for an abundance and diversity of plants and wildlife.

3. Space expert Renske on the excitement around the James Webb Space Mission.

   ARI researcher on BBC News to describe the search for the beginning of the Universe.

4. £10m study to predict heart and stroke disease

   EU's Horizon Programme funds TARGET< a collaboration with 10 countries led by LJMU to use AI models to track common disease evolution

5. Law student duo secure prestigious Anthony Walker Bursary Scheme

   Two School of Law students are celebrating their success after securing the prestigious Anthony Walker Bursary Scheme.

6. Enterprising students bring home the trophies

   Business and PR students' success at regional start-up final.

7. Researchers back Liverpool suicide centre model

   James's Place model has successfully adapted to new London and Newcastle centres after successful record in Liverpool

8. Representatives wanted for programme review

   LJMU is looking to recruit chair and university panel representatives for the validation and periodic programme review 2024-25.

9. Marine technology professor wins two prestigious research awards

   Professor Jin Wang from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology has recently won the following prestigious awards: Outstanding Contribution to Marine Safety award for 2017 and the 2017 Royal Institution of Naval Architecture (RINA).

10. LJMU relations with Nepal strengthened after researchers meet with President

    Researchers from LJMU have met with the President of Nepal, the Right honourable Bidhya Devi Bhandari, to discuss issues relating to education, gender, women's rights and social justice. Dr Sara Parker from Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Science and Rose Khatri from the Centre for Public Health recently met with the President and spoke for almost two hours.