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1. 91 LJMU students jet off to study abroad this month

   Over ninety students will head off to 18 countries this year as part of LJMU's Study Abroad Programme.

2. Liverpool Short Film Festival attracts massive interest

   Student organised festival receives 3,000 films from 15 countries

3. Worrying trend of children 'in care' still living at home

   Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University are set to investigate a worrying phenomenon in the North West of England that is seeing increasing numbers of vulnerable children placed into local authority care yet remain living at home. 

4. What should our future support for students look like?

   Much-anticipated Students at the Heart Conference runs 15 & 16 June

5. Researchers launch 'world's most advanced nutritional' app

   PhD student David Dunne has worked with Harlequins, QPR and the Ryder Cup team to maximise the physical potential of athletes. Together with ex-PhD Sam Impey, David has raised £450k to launch training companion app Hexis, claimed to be the world's most intelligent nutrition system. He spoke to us to explain more.

6. "I was quite shy in first year and now I'm President'

   Emily Roxbee Cox on how she wants to give students the best possible experience

7. Five tips to perform at your best for Varsity 2022

   Conor Heeney, Head of Strength & Conditioning at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, shares his top five list of tips, tricks, and advice to support all LJMU athletes taking part in Liverpool Varsity 2022.

8. "I’ve always wanted to make sure everyone gets the same opportunity" - Ambar Ennis

   Meet the Student Union's new Vice-President (Community and Wellbeing).

9. Christmas closure and support services over the festive break

   The university will close at 5pm on Thursday 23 December and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4 January. The Student Life Building will be open 24/7 throughout the festive break including on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

10. Why the fitness and leisure sector should be awarded ‘essential service’ status – by Professor Greg Whyte OBE

    Leading sport scientist puts the case for not locking-down leisure