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1. The Conversation: Prison Food: what we learned from food-themed art workshops for women prisoners

   Erin Power, Research Fellow in Sociology and her collaborators discover how food impacts on identity, motivation and empowerment in women's prisons.

2. 'I'm so excited about our new Learning Commons' - Library chief

   The CHAT this month meets Heather Thrift, Director of Library Services, to talk about the digital future, pushing the boundaries of customer service and an exciting new library in the SLB.

3. Bird feet similar to dinosaurs from 200 million years ago

   Footprints from birds bear remarkable similarity with those of dinosaurs from 200 million years ago, according to a new international study.

4. Induction September 2024 update

   As the whole university looks towards the beginning of the next standard academic year, this all staff update offers an overview of the work being undertaken to register and welcome our new students.

5. Highlighting our Research and Knowledge Exchange Plan

   The Research and Knowledge Exchange Plan 2030 outlines the guiding principles, key priorities and themes fundamental to LJMU's identity and ambition.

6. Dinosaur footprint expert to feature in Channel 5 series fronted by Stephen Fry

   Dinosaurs with Stephen Fry, airing from Sunday 12 February on Channel 5, will feature expert analysis from LJMU’s Dr Peter Falkingham. He will explain how birds are modern descendants of dinosaurs by looking at the motion of ostriches compared to the T. rex.

7. Massive stars sound warning they are about to go supernova

   In a new study, published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, researchers have for the first time simulated how these massive stars seemingly fade away and disappear when they enter their pre-explosion phase.

8. Graduation review: Wednesday 12 July 2017

   Find out more about the third day of LJMU's 2017 Summer Graduation Ceremonies that were held at Liverpool Cathedral on Wednesday 12 July

9. 'Greener' LJMU rewarded with 2:1 by People & Planet

   LJMU ranked 57th out of 151 UK HEIS for environmental sustainability.

10. Oldest Pharaonic mummy from Museum of Florence finally has a face

    Forensic techniques by international scientists has led to the facial reconstruction of the oldest preserved mummy in the Egyptian Museum of Florence