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1. Apprenticeships and Student Governance policy updates

   The new Apprenticeships Policy has received Academic Board approval and 20 Student Governance policies, guidance and pro forma have recently been reviewed, and have received minor amendments.

2. Enhancing Research Through Ethical Review

   Debate, discussion and deliberation characterised the first ‘Inside the Research Ethics Committee’ workshop which took place recently and attracted researchers from across the University.

3. Validation and Periodic Programme Reviews

   Academic colleagues are invited to express an interest in becoming a panel member or chair for our Validation and Periodic Programme Reviews.

4. Background should be no obstacle to careers in Law!

   The Law Factor initiative is aimed specifically at increasing the diversity of young people who study and ultimately practice law.

5. Estranged Students Solidarity Week

   Monday 25th - Friday 29th November is Estranged Students Solidarity Week, a national campaign to raise awareness of the issues affecting students who are studying in higher education without the support of a family network.

6. Mentoring at LJMU

   We're looking to have a better understanding of mentoring at LJMU via a short survey

7. Academic Registry Policy Update

   The Academic Board has recently approved an update to the Personal Circumstances Policy, as well as detailed supporting guidance for LJMU students and the Personal Circumstances Panel.

8. Developing your leadership and management skills

   A new suite of workshops and support has been launched to help you develop your leadership and management skills.

9. Events and support for disabled and neurodivergent students

   Disability History Month begins this week (16 November- 16 December) and LJMU has a range of events, careers advice sessions and support available for students.

10. Gaza war: as ceasefire talks break down the humanitarian crisis continues to escalate

    Supply chain and operations experts from LJMU and the Hanken School of Economics describe the latest developments in supplying aid to Gaza.