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1. New professors and readers at LJMU

   Dozens of LJMU staff are celebrating after becoming professors and readers following our rigorous conferment process.

2. Five things for our new students to do before they arrive

   As more students confirm their places at LJMU and we prepare for clearing, here’s five essential things we’ll be encouraging our new students to do as soon as possible.

3. On the origins of heavy metals

   Astrophysics Research Institute experts part of MASA-led international study of massive gamma-ray burst which 'created' spectrum of heavy elements

4. Meet LJMU's own Ten Pound Pom

   Professor of Creative Writing Catherine Cole's poignant memoir on emigration to Australia and the bravery of migrants

5. Applications now open for Advance HE Aurora Programme 2024

   Applications are now being taken for a leadership development initiative for women.

6. Teaching student creates new braille for her visually-impaired pupils

   Enterprising Jade Smith, from St Helens on Merseyside, says the pre-braille method is already being used by youngsters in Liverpool, Lancashire, London, Wales and even in Missouri, in the US.

7. Schools Observatory wins Institute of Physics Gold Medal

   15 years of success for astrophysics outreach project recognised with national public engagement prize

8. Professorship and readership conferment process

   To provide as much planning time as possible we can confirm that the LJMU professorship and readership conferment process for 2023/24 will open from 27 November 2023.

9. A message to our students and staff affected by world events

   We understand that world events over the last week will be deeply concerning and upsetting for many of you and our thoughts are with everyone affected...

10. Aldham Robarts Library to remain closed on Sundays until end of 2023

    Staff and students can access alternate library services at the Student Life Building or visit the Avril Robarts Library on Sundays.