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1. Roscoe Lecture Series returns in our bicentenary year

   We are delighted to confirm the return of our ever-popular Roscoe Lecture Series, in this our special bicentenary year. There will be three Roscoe lectures in 2023 in March, May and October.

2. Astonishing difference globally in approach to children in prison

   Marie Claire Van Hout of the LJMU Public Health Institute publishes research in Lancet

3. Researchers’ work helps encourage more women into sport

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4. Forensic scientists versus psychic detectives

   In addition to his academic work as Principal Lecturer in Forensic Anthropology, and forensic duties as an expert witness, Dr Matteo Borrini of the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology, debunks psychics who attempt to be involved in forensic investigations, and has learnt the art of magic to help decode their strategies.

5. Research aims to better connect disabled children with local sport

   LJMU researchers in sport science hope to make a difference to the lives of children with learning disabilities through their Movement Matters community research project.

6. Global Active Cities project shortlisted for THE International Collaboration award

   An LJMU spearheaded initiative to increase physical activity within cities across the globe has been shortlisted for a prestigious Times Higher Education Award.

7. LJMU leading news agenda on gang crime in Liverpool

   School of Justice colleagues Dr Robert Hesketh, an expert on gang crime, and former detectives Richard Carr and Peter Williams, have been inundated with requests for commentary on the unfolding events and have gained coverage internationally.

8. Liverpool Research Community Showcases our world-leading centres

   Senior Civil Servants tour the world-leading centres of co-innovation driving global investment in the Liverpool City Region

9. Championing regional innovation

   Anthony Walker, Strategic Manager at LJMU for Horizons shares his industry insight into the impact of the Spring Budget 2024 and the importance of driving forwards innovation.

10. MSc student takes on role as Juror for 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

    LJMU Audio and Video Forensics Masters student and Music Producer, Brian Sheil was selected as a juror for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final, which was held in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday 11 May.