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1. Sign up to staff wellbeing activities this Feel Fab Feb

   From wellbeing wanders to art therapy, LJMU has a month’s worth of free events for all staff to get involved in this Feel Fab Feb.

2. LJMU team takes on Kilimanjaro

   A team of 17 self-named Kilimanscousers including LJMU Students, LJMU alumni and Liverpool professionals will climb Kilmanjaro this August.

3. £1million study to aid fight against malaria

   LJMU and LSTM to investigate insecticide resistance in disease-spreading mosquitoes

4. Student nurses train in the community in new Mersey Care partnership

   Ten trainee nurses will work alongside district and community nurses over the next year as part of a new internship scheme aimed at supporting direct career pathways into the community health sector.

5. LJMU celebrates international scholarship students

   Seven international scholarship students have joined LJMU this academic year after receiving the prestigious international Chevening and GREAT scholarships.

6. The Mind Map: former LJMU student launches innovative mental health services platform

   After struggling with his own mental health issues, LJMU graduate Philip Bridges was determined to help others access free support that works

7. LJMU showcases advanced practice training to NHS partners

   More than 50 students undertaking master’s study in advanced clinical practice, including those studying via a degree apprenticeship, showcased change in practice innovations and evidence-based projects.

8. UK's chief scientists visit The Pandemic Institute

   The UK Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Lucy Chappell visited Liverpool this week to learn more about the role of The Pandemic Institute and its partner institutions, in tackling infectious diseases.

9. Footballers suffer higher risk of neurodegeneration - study

   Footballers who frequently head the ball may suffer from an increased risk of neurodegeneration, according to new research.

10. Exercise during chemotherapy reduces tumour growth

    World-first: study demonstrates exercise promotes tumour regression in humans