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1. New HEFCE funding to upskill Liverpool City Region’s engineering industry

   LJMU has been awarded a share of £6.1 million by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to develop new and enhanced higher education courses.

2. Research reveals evidence of new population of ancient Native Americans

   Genetic analysis of ancient DNA from a six-week-old female infant found at an Interior Alaska archaeological site, has revealed a previously unknown population of ancient people in North America.

3. Major new joint research project will focus on mental health of jockeys and staff in the horse racing industry

   LJMU, Racing Welfare and the BHA will be carrying out a major new piece of research into the provision of mental health services across horse racing.

4. Let’s Talk Disability and Mental Health

   A renowned comedian and writer, the Public Health England national lead for mental health and wellbeing and an LJMU Honorary fellow were among the impressive speakers that informed and enlightened almost 300 delegates at the Let's Talk Disability and Mental Health Conference.

5. Zia Chaudhry MBE is to join Liverpool John Moores University as the Director of the LJMU Foundation for Citizenship

   As Director of the LJMU Foundation for Citizenship, Zia will lead the University’s social engagement activity, building on LJMU’s long history of community engagement and impact, ensuring that the University maintains strong and innovative partnerships with other community organisations.

6. LJMU and Merseyside Police Embark on Joint Venture

   Liverpool John Moores University and Merseyside Police have agreed a project to assess the feasibility of a Joint Academy. The University and the force have been working together for the past ten years to strengthen ties between academic study and policing.

7. Graduation review Wednesday 11 July

   Wednesday saw the School of Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition graduate in the morning and the Public Health Institute and the School of Education in the afternoon ceremony.

8. Honorary Fellow The Sorrell Foundation

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to The Sorrell Foundation at Liverpool Cathedral on Thursday 12 July 2018.

9. Honorary Fellow Natalie Gross

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Natalie Gross at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday 13 July 2018.

10. Graduation review Friday 13 July

    Students from the Liverpool School of Art and Design and the Liverpool Screen School celebrated their success in the morning ceremonies, while the School of Humanities and Social Science and the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies were recognised in the afternoon procession.