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1. CBD use in rugby high as players seek to soothe pain

   A new study from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) highlights the high prevalence of cannabidiol (CBD) use among professional rugby players despite warnings it could lead to drugs bans.

2. Volunteering Fair 2025

   JMSU and Student Futures are partnering up for the JMSU Volunteering Fair, Wednesday 12 February, 11.30am to 2pm, Student Life Building

3. Civil engineers offer solution to Bangladesh's toxic construction industry

   A NOVEL brick made from industrial waste has the potential to make a positive environmental impact and create 'clean jobs' in Bangladesh and elsewhere.

4. Students hear from legendary broadcaster

   Fresh from broadcasting a Classic FM show in Redmonds Building radio studio to mark the 175th anniversary of the Liverpool Philharmonic, broadcaster John Suchet sat down with over 50 LJMU Journalism students to talk about his 40 year career as the face of British news.

5. Measuring Natural Capital

   The economic value of sustainability

6. How the brain controls our sense of touch

   MRC Funded grant to offer most detailed insight yet

7. Scientists identify 'inflammation' gene that hastens ageing

   Study published in Nature Communications looked at gene signalling in conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurogeneration and sarcopenia

8. Sefton Sea Cadets learn new skills at LJMU Maritime Centre

   The unit were introduced to a range of skills in ship-handling, navigation and engineering in the university’s range of simulation spaces.

9. Celebrating 20 years of the Start-up Hub

   LJMU is celebrating 20 years of its Start-up Hub this month which has helped over 1,000 businesses and is estimated to have contributed over £20 million in income to the Liverpool City Region economy each year.

10. 'Build a business through LJMU Start-up Hub Network'

    New network launch brings together graduates, businesses and student entrepreneurs