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1. Researchers urged to share their experiences

   Colleagues are currently running the Culture, Employment and Development in Academic Research Survey (CEDARS) to harness your views, and to understand your experiences and needs as a researcher at LJMU.

2. Dazzling Iron Age discovery

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

3. Cave bears may have been adapting to survive the ice age

   Recent research published in Quaternary Science Reviews on the long extinct cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) has found their attempt to adapt to the growing harshness of the last ice age before their extinction.

4. Research and Innovation Day Invites Entries to Scholarly Snaps Competition

   The competition for scholarly snaps will take place again at this year's Research and Innovation Day on Wednesday 19th June. To be a part of this competition please submit your pictures by Wednesday 5th June.

5. LJMU partnerships to tackle skills gap in construction

   LJMU wowed industry partners with its future homes research at the launch of a new £370,000 centre for construction skills.

6. Academic Board Election Result

   Result of the recent Academic Board election

7. Pointing disadvantaged youngsters towards careers in law

   LJMU once again proved its commitment to supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds thanks to the Law Factor.

8. Revolutionising digital technology solutions through SME collaboration

   A unique business support programme, set to power a digital manufacturing revolution in the North West, is tapping into the next generation of innovative minds through collaboration with the LJMU Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

9. Ice Age bone samples reveal DNA links between wolves and dogs

   An international group of geneticists and archaeologists have analysed bones samples, some provided by LJMU, that reveal the ancestry of dogs can be traced to at least two populations of ancient wolves.

10. REF success leads to significant boost in funding

    LJMU is to receive 52% more funding from Research England