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1. Energy from plants - how hybrids can boost biomass production

   Plant biologists show methods to improve Miscanthus hybrids to optimise seed production

2. International maritime researcher ‘proud’ to add to Liverpool’s heritage

   Master's student competes in final of UK industry competition

3. Cocoa drinks can boost exercise resistance in middle age

   Scientists in Liverpool have found that cocoa can increase oxygen uptake and make exercising easier for more sedentary people.

4. How can dance help our mental health - new research

   Psychologist Valentina Cazzato collaborates with Edge Hill in AHRC-funded project to understand the neuroscience of dance as therapy

5. Can we turn the tide for orangutans in 2016?

   Assisting conservationists in combating primate extinction threats

6. International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) - 3rd December 2019

   1981 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Disabled People and since then, 3rd December has been marked as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues with a focus on the rights of disabled people and the gains derived from their integration into every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of our communities.

7. Women In Leadership: What Does It Take For Women To Rise To The Top? (Event Invite - 26th Feb 2020)

   After 33 years of service, Julie Lloyd (Executive HR Director at LJMU) retires from the University. Julie is passionate about the progression of women in the workplace and has always advocated for more women in the boardroom - In her talk, Julie will explore the critical issues as to why we are not seeing more women in top positions and offer tips and strategies for overcoming the challenges to womens advancement and career progression.

8. Hundreds of local school pupils get taste of university

   LJMU welcomed almost five hundred Year 11 pupils to its Future Focus Days as part of the Universitys sustained widening access programme, giving young people an insight into the opportunities Higher Education can offer.

9. Engineering politics

   Chi Onwurah MP presents third lecture in Women in STEM series

10. New Online Development Resources for LJMU Staff

    Two new online modules on Resilience and Appraisals are available from the Learning and Development Foundation