Go ahead for new treatment for Black Bone Disease
A new drug to treat the ultra-rare genetic disease alkaptonuria (AKU) has been given the go-ahead following research in Liverpool.
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In memoriam: Dr Jo Croft
Dr Jo Croft, senior lecturer in English, died of cancer on 15 January. She was a dearly-loved colleague and teacher at LJMU for nearly 28 years.
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Olympus partnership to train more professionals in cancer screening
Liverpool John Moores University is set to train more people in diagnosing cancer thanks to a partnership with global optics firm Olympus.
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Five free things to do in Liverpool this January
As the new year begins, many of us may be feeling slightly strapped for cash following the Christmas break. Here our third-year journalism student, Chloe Doolan rounds up her favourite five things to do in the city that are completely free.
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Free trade deal is a major threat to UK public health, warn experts
Professor Mark Bellis, Public Health Institute LJMU, and colleagues concerned about smoking, drinking and diet in Britain after post-Brexit deal
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First-of-its-kind Jamaican art exhibition opening in Liverpool
The first exhibition of wholly Jamaican art to be displayed in North-West England will find its home in Liverpool this spring. The exhibition has been curated by Dr Emma Roberts, Associate Dean for Global Engagement for the Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies at LJMU.
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Research: Rampant growth in vegetable oil production threatens wildlife
Professor Serge Wich contributes to IUCN report on vegetable oil
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More than 100 students take part in 24-hour CPR charity event
144 students and staff have raised almost £3,000 at a charity event for the North West Air Ambulance Charity.
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Reconstructing Ice Age environments
A study into the feeding behaviour of two extinct European rhinoceros species has revealed an unexpected survival strategy for a mammalian family of the Ice Ages.
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A Virtual Museum
€2.3 million story telling search engine for cultural artefacts