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1. Hidden abuse of young people towards their parents and carers - report

   Report by Public Health institute commissioned by Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership

2. Immersive museum performances by LJMU drama students a triumph

   Drama students performed three consecutive performances last month at the Western Approaches Museum as part of the Battle of the Atlantic 80th anniversary commemorations, which culminate this May across Liverpool.

3. The Conversation: Prison Food: what we learned from food-themed art workshops for women prisoners

   Erin Power, Research Fellow in Sociology and her collaborators discover how food impacts on identity, motivation and empowerment in women's prisons.

4. Prehistoric predators kept large animals in check and shaped ecosystem

   Our prehistoric ancestors may have had large carnivores – giant lions, saber-tooth cats, bears and hyenas up to twice the size of their modern relatives – to thank for an abundance and diversity of plants and wildlife.

5. Is this the world's oldest oven?

   Archaeologists have unearthed baked bread and food remains from 70,000 years ago in Shanidar Cave in Iraq and published the study of early culinary skills in the journal Antiquity.

6. Five ways to enhance your CV over the summer

   With the academic year drawing to a close for most students, and summer almost upon us, the Student Futures team highlight ways you can expand your skill set, knowledge or experience base over the summer in order to enhance your CV.

7. Weight management programme 90% effective in tackling childhood obesity

   Results of LJMU GOALS programme.

8. Network launched to connect sport science experts with PE teachers and sports coaches

   Experts from LJMUs Physical Activity Exchange have launched a new network so that they can better share knowledge and support the professional development of school PE teachers and sports coaches within the Liverpool City Region.

9. Students raise £10,000 for children’s hospice

   Find out how LJMU students have raised £10,000 for Claire House Children’s Hospice.

10. Life-saving research into Carbon Monoxide

    LJMU’s research into Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm ownership and the levels of CO in homes has been included in the latest report produced by the All Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group.