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1. In memoriam: Caroline Chinn

   It is with great sadness that the university announces the death of Caroline Chinn following a long illness.

2. Genetics plays huge part in animal migration - study

   Reindeer from one 'genetic ancestry' travel ten times further on average than others

3. New Scientist backs LJMU 'big idea'

   A LJMU ‘big idea’ has been selected as one of the most innovative of the year by New Scientist.

4. New Policy - Data Sharing with Law Enforcement Agencies

   The Policy Centre has been updated with a new policy

5. “Tea & Empathy” - Let’s Talk About Mental Health (6th Oct 2020)

   Bring your own cuppa & join us - A chance to talk about your own well-being with people who understand

6. Empowering staff to support PGRs from racially minoritised groups

   Academic and professional services staff who support PGRs have a bespoke training and development opportunity designed by the educational charity Grit Breakthrough. Using a coaching approach to support PGRs is a two-day online coaching workshop, which will run across two days in November.

7. Technician Development - HEaTED relocates to a New Home in 2020

   New partnership between the NTDC and HEaTED. LJMU subscribes to HEaTED and promotes related opportunities and support for our technical staff.

8. New Professors and Readers

   LJMU has promoted five new professors and 34 new readers.

9. LJMU's sustainability recognised

   LJMUs commitment to sustainability and the environment has been recognised with a significant rise up the national ranking of universities.

10. 'First Class Honours' for social mobility

    Welcome news this week that LJMU is amongst the UKs top performing universities for enabling social mobility.