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1. Academic Board Election Result

   Result of the recent Academic Board election

2. Record-breaking supernova discovered

   Astronomers scanning the sky to make new discoveries in the universe have witnessed a record-breaking cosmic explosion about 200 times more powerful than a typical supernova - and more than twice as luminous as the previous record-holding supernova.

3. Rethinking the orangutan

   The critically endangered orangutan—one of human’s closet living relatives—has become a symbol of wild nature’s vulnerability in the face of human actions and an icon of rainforest conservation.

4. Screen School film shown at European Parliament

   Filmmaker aims to shed light on plight of one Palestinian family

5. LJMU appoints new Finance Director

   Rob Molloy has been appointed as the university’s new Finance Director.

6. Can a fish leave footprints? It’s possible, according to LJMU study

   Making footprints without feet: Lungfish moving on land leaves unusual traces says scientist.

7. 'Breathtaking' images are new high in human exploration

   ARI astronomers collaborate in NASA James Webb Telescope release

8. Restrictions on using USBs

   From Monday 4 September, students will no longer be able to use USB storage devices on LJMU computers, laptops and other IT equipment.

9. Care experienced girls and young women still at risk of unnecessary criminalisation

   Girls and women who have been through the care system should be diverted away from custodial sentences into community alternatives wherever possible, says a new report published today (Weds 4 May 2022). And the study adds that moves to prevent the criminalisation of girls in care need to be high on the agenda for change.

10. Extra boost from LJMU aids Anna in her England rugby debut

    Advice from Performance Sport experts on strength training and nutrition helped the winger ahead of her England Women’s Rugby League debut.