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1. Policing and adapting to the changing nature of demand

   Read more about the lecture delivered by Chief Constable of Lancashire Steve Finnigan CBE QPM.

2. 'Reclaiming narratives' for Black History Month 2024

   As we mark Black History Month in the UK this October, our Associate Director for Diversity and Inclusion, Moni Akinsanya, shares her thoughts on celebrating this year’s theme while reflecting on recent events over the summer months.

3. Why do young men get embroiled in street gangs?

   Dr Robert Hesketh's new book published by Palgrave 'Beyond the Street Corner' explores gang membership.

4. Sporting giants speak at ICCE

   Read more about the guest speakers for the global conference of the International Council for Coaching Excellence being hosted by LJMU.

5. New EDI Workshops Announced – Domestic Abuse Awareness & ‘Actions Speak Louder’ Allyship Training 

   LJMU's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Team are proud to be working in partnership with a number of subject specialists, to deliver a range of interactive (online) staff development training opportunities, including the introduction of two brand new courses; a 2 hour Domestic Abuse Awareness Workshop and a 90min 'Actions Speak Louder' Experiential Allyship (Race) training session, as well as the return of LJMU's 3 hour Transgender Awareness Workshop (back by popular demand).

6. ‘Macho’ culture self-perpetuating in armed police units in England & Wales

   School of Justice Studies report for National Police Chiefs Council

7. Liverpool partnership delivers improved access and support for student mental health services

   Students in Liverpool are benefitting from improved mental health support, thanks to a partnership between universities and NHS services across the city.

8. 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.

9. LJMU strongly backs English at degree level

   Schools visit LJMU as #EnglishCreates campaign rolls across UK

10. Liverpool announces world-leading end-to-end Pandemic Institute

    Liverpool John Moores University is partnering with the citys major health research and public organisations to launch the headquarters of the Global Pandemic Institute, committed to helping the world prevent, prepare, and respond more effectively to pandemics.