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1. LJMU appoints Julia Midgley as Bicentenary year Artist in Residence

   Julia has a long history of connections with the university and will record events throughout 2023 in documentary drawing and watercolour sketches.

2. Health graduates proud to join NHS in its 75th year

   LJMU’s latest Faculty of Health graduates had cause for double celebration today as they officially picked up their qualifications in the same month that the NHS turned 75.

3. Join us in celebrating South Asian Heritage Month and beyond

   Save the date! July to August is South Asian Heritage Month with East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month beginning in September, come along to the event at LJMU

4. CPH shortlisted in North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards

   LJMU’s Centre for Public Health has been shortlisted in the ‘Best example of advancing local NHS systems for innovation’ category at the 2015 North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards for the Centre’s Integrated Monitoring System (IMS).

5. 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.

6. New species of human relative discovered in South African cave

   The discovery of a new species of human relative has shed light on the origins and diversity of our origins.

7. Shortlisted to develop an institutional strategy in learning and teaching

   One of only 34 HE providers to receive HEA funding

8. Student artists show their work in end of year showcase

   Open exhibitions curated by LJMU students at the John Lennon Art and Design building for two weeks

9. Dance soiree to explore ‘Growing Old in the Soviet Union’

   Participants are invited to watch a 30-minute dance following the life trajectory of two Soviet citizens and then to give views about ageing and older people as part of an LJMU History and Wellcome Trust project.

10. Formula Student road to Silverstone explored in new 1823 Podcast

    In a special edition of the LJMU 1823 Podcast: The road to Silverstone, Dr Christian Matthews is joined by LJMU e-Racing Head of Team 2022, MSc student Cameron Reedy, and former Head of Team, Rhian Griffith, who now works as a mechanical engineer at the Small Robot Company.