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1. British Academy backs research into COVID policing

   Following the tragic killing of George Floyd in America, questions of police legitimacy and police malpractice are being debated internationally.

2. Suicide prevention trial is first for schools in England

   NIHR funded trial in partnership with schools and parents to encourage struggling children to seek help

3. In memoriam Harry Pepp

   The university is sad to announce the death of former lecturer Harry Pepp. Professor Roger Webster pays tribute.

4. Women in Professional Services event: Wednesday 12 October 2022

   Staff are invited to the first face-to-face networking event organised by the Women in Professional Services (WPS) Network, taking place on Wednesday 12 October 2022 at the Student Life Building with guest speaker Dawn Corker.

5. LJMU ranks in top 60 UK universities for Sustainable Development Goals

   Liverpool John Moores University has ranked 301st to 400th internationally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, for its commitment to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The rankings also place LJMU in the top 60 UK universities and top six universities in the North West

6. Ice Age bone samples reveal DNA links between wolves and dogs

   An international group of geneticists and archaeologists have analysed bones samples, some provided by LJMU, that reveal the ancestry of dogs can be traced to at least two populations of ancient wolves.

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

   School of Justice Studies report for National Police Chiefs Council

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. International sport coaching students in Malta celebrate graduation

   LJMU academic staff travelled to Malta to recognise and celebrate the achievements of a group of graduating students.

10. Drones to the rescue: wildlife park footage will help save endangered animals

    Scientists at LJMU are capturing the thermal profiles of animals at a local wildlife park in order to help researchers around the world classify and monitor endangered species in the wild.