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1. LJMU research reveals the size and shape of voluntary and community activity across the Liverpool City Region for the first time.

   Voluntary sector contributes £900m to Liverpool city region economy

2. Librarian Heather discovers relatives in her own archive!

   Digging into the archives to find your ancestors often throws up surprises.

3. Self-harm in women in prison 'deeply concerning' - study

   Women in prison who have experienced the care system as children report using self-harm as a way to communicate and stop the pain in their lives, says new research from LJMU and Lancaster and Bristol universities.

4. Reminder: beware of phishing emails and scams

   Current scam for LJMU students. Phishing email.

5. Shellfish ease pain of arthritic lions

   Study found big cats walk up to 30% more after taking mussel supplements.

6. Study supports 'vulnerable' Probation Service

   School of Justice Studies ESRC study explores change management in under pressure Probation Service

7. Talented young athletes get expert sport science coaching

   LJMUs School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is piloting a unique programme to support talented young athletes in schools and colleges across Merseyside, and its neighbouring counties.

8. New research by Public Health Institute on children’s perceptions of electronic cigarettes

   The increasing popularity and rapid growth of electronic cigarettes has raised considerable concern about their impact on children and young people.

9. Creating a more diverse media industry

   LJMU hosts EDI on Journalism conference

10. Individuals ‘can be profiled’ via Virtual Reality platforms

    Study by psychologists raises ethical questions about data capture