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1. Lord Field of Birkenhead

   The university is saddened to learn of the death of our honorary fellow, Frank Field.

2. Celebrating our degree apprentices

   As part of National Apprenticeship Week, LJMU is celebrating the achievements and impact of its healthcare apprentices.

3. Chair and Panel Member Briefing Sessions

   Three in-person sessions are being offered in Exchange Station for academic colleagues who wish to become a Validation/Periodic Programme Review chair or panel member.

4. New ES1 form available for managers

   The Finance team has recently updated the ES1 form used to assess contractors against HMRCs off-payroll working rules (sometimes called IR35).

5. International Welcome starts this week

   This is the first bespoke welcome programme catered for International New Arrivals.

6. LJMU nominated for two THE awards

   LJMU has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 THE Awards.

7. Representatives wanted for programme review

   LJMU is looking to recruit chair and university panel representatives for the validation and periodic programme review 2024-25.

8. New LJMU professors and readers

   LJMU has confirmed a number of new professors and readers following a rigorous process.

9. Your new Academic Board members

   Following the call for nominations for five vacancies on our Academic Board, the Secretariat is pleased to announce that they have filled the positions.

10. Aldham Robarts Library to reopen on Sundays from 7 January

    We’re pleased to share that the Aldham Robarts Library will resume its normal opening hours and will once again be open on Sundays from 7 January.