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1. Tourists say ignorance is bliss - research

   Research shows that far from choosing safe and familiar locations, holidaymakers prefer places they know little about.

2. University strengthens ties to China in education and research

   LJMU has further strengthened its international collaborative ties with China through a third partnership signing with an institution from the country within the past month.

3. Study tempers hopes of 'voice assistant' retail boom

   Millions of consumers could end up giving shopping-with-Alexa a miss unless  retailers improve the buying experience, according to new research published this week by Liverpool Business School.

4. Christmas closure and support services over the festive break

   The university will close at 5pm on Thursday 23 December and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4 January. The Student Life Building will be open 24/7 throughout the festive break including on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

5. Register to attend the Research and Knowledge Exchange Conference

   All staff are invited to attend the Research and Knowledge Exchange Conference 2023, taking place in December.

6. Let’s Talk About Race Equality (Debating White Privilege, Micro-Aggressions, Allyship & Active Bystanders)

   The 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, reignited conversations on the subject of race equality, across the globe - The need for positive culture change was at the forefront of those discussions. This workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to address race equality at LJMU and understand the importance of ally-ship.

7. LJMU explores research and collaboration to support veteran wellbeing

   A host of researchers and external partners met at LJMU for the first Armed Forces and Veterans' Community Symposium.

8. Lunar New Year celebrations at LJMU and across Liverpool

   This week LJMU and JMSU held Lunar New Year celebrations in the Student Life Building to welcome in the year of the rabbit. Find out more about Lunar New Year and celebrations happening across the city this weekend

9. LJMU research reveals the size and shape of voluntary and community activity across the Liverpool City Region for the first time.

   Voluntary sector contributes £900m to Liverpool city region economy

10. A day to remember

    Friday 17 July was the final day of LJMU's 2015 summer graduation ceremonies