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1. A potential new threat to bumblebees identified by researchers

   Parasitic worm sold to gardeners causes rapid death in bumble bees

2. Work culture key to success of digital roll outs

   Research by the Institute of Capital Culture, a collaboration between LJMU and the University of Liverpool, has found that creating a positive digital culture at work and encouraging worker confidence in digital tools are the most important factors in ensuring digital roll-outs are successful.

3. New partnership established to develop world's largest robotic telescope

   LJMU joins forces with Spanish astronomy institute to develop the world’s largest robotic telescope

4. Disabled children to fulfil their potential through LJMU partnership

   A new interactive online training resource will help schools unlock opportunity and help disabled children reach their full potential. LJMU in collaboration with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have launched the project after statistics for attainment in primary and secondary schools show a significant gap between pupils with no identified special educational needs (SEN) and disabled pupils.

5. Demonstrating technology in action to stimulate ideas among SMEs

   Engineering and technology experts proved that ‘demonstration is key to stimulating ideas’ as they invited businesses from across Cheshire and Warrington onto campus to see research, simulation and innovation facilities.

6. Menopause cafes to take place in person throughout 2023

   To keep conversations moving forward around the menopause, dates in January, April, July and October 2023 have been set for the next four menopause cafes.

7. Above us only stars

   A new project combining cutting edge astronomy with performance art was premiered at the European Week of Astronomy & Space Science (EWASS), organised by the European Astronomical Society and the Royal Astronomical Society in Liverpool on 3rd April.

8. Blue eyed see better in the dark

   New research suggests blue eyed humans better than brown eyed in seeing in dark

9. LJMU campaigns successfully for better status for clinical exercise professionals

   Clinical Exercise Physiologists can now become registered health professionals

10. LJMU lecturer addresses Scottish Parliament

    An LJMU lecturer gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament this week on the importance of intergovernmental relations in light of Brexit and COVID-19.