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1. IT upgrades coming your way

   During the summer, IT services will be delivering an upgrade to Microsoft Office and Google Chrome will become the default browser.

2. New study suggests explanations for usage of plesiosaurs’ long necks

   Plesiosaurs are an extinct group of marine reptiles from the age of dinosaurs who are famous for their long necks. The effect of such long necks on how these animals swam is a mystery but now computer simulations are helping LJMU scientists understand what would happen if a plesiosaur turned its head while swimming.

3. Are England and Wales facing a female imprisonment crisis?

   International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Accelerating gender parity.

4. Aiding entrepreneurs in North Africa and the Middle-East

   $250,000 grant to Liverpool Business School to create new data for growth and jobs in MENA countries

5. New light on the evolution of human speech

   Study involving Liverpool John Moores University and the Pongo Foundation has uncovered new calls from orang-utans.

6. Anchors Aweigh as research ship opens its doors to Liverpool youngsters

   The rich maritime history of Liverpool was celebrated aboard the Royal Research Ship (RSS) Discovery as the region’s school children got a glimpse into what a career in marine sciences and engineering at LJMU might be like.

7. Chief Constable speaks up on mental health

   High-profile event for Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies

8. Updates to family friendly policies at LJMU

   New family-friendly legislation has now come into force in the UK. Find out what it means for LJMU staff.

9. New hope for Borneo's orang-utans: conservation research

   LJMU professor researches orang-utan habitat.

10. Research & Knowledge Exchange Awards 2022 - The Winners

    The 2022 RKE Conference, hosted by the Faculty of Health, culminated in a ceremony for the Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Excellence