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1. January Social Media Highlights

   Take a look at the highlights of LJMU's social media feeds this January.

2. Self-harm in women in prison 'deeply concerning' - study

   Women in prison who have experienced the care system as children report using self-harm as a way to communicate and stop the pain in their lives, says new research from LJMU and Lancaster and Bristol universities.

3. Local LGBTQ+ group get a taste of LJMU

   Local LGBTQ+ group get hands on at IM Marsh Food Kitchens.

4. 'First Class Honours' for social mobility

   Welcome news this week that LJMU is amongst the UKs top performing universities for enabling social mobility.

5. 'First Class Honours' for social mobility

   Welcome news this week that LJMU is amongst the UK's top performing universities for enabling social mobility.

6. Graduation: Honorary Awards in Maritime and Girlguiding

   Maritime connections and raising the aspirations of women lie behind LJMU’s Winter 2019 Honorary Awards.

7. CBD use in rugby high as players seek to soothe pain

   A new study from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) highlights the high prevalence of cannabidiol (CBD) use among professional rugby players despite warnings it could lead to drugs bans.

8. LJMU students help the global fight against pneumonia

   Over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate LJMU students have registered their interest in clinical trials at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicines Accelerator Research Clinic (ARC) with many LJMU students having already taken part in a study.

9. In memoriam Dr Alistair Beere

   Dr Alistair Beere passed away at the end of August and his funeral arrangements have been shared by his family.

10. Cave bears may have been adapting to survive the ice age

    Recent research published in Quaternary Science Reviews on the long extinct cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) has found their attempt to adapt to the growing harshness of the last ice age before their extinction.