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1. 'Black children often alienated in early years education'

   Education professional Diane Garrison starts conversation about depth of school 'othering'

2. In memoriam: Dr Jo Croft

   Dr Jo Croft, senior lecturer in English, died of cancer on 15 January. She was a dearly-loved colleague and teacher at LJMU for nearly 28 years.

3. A timely reflection on Liverpool and our lives

   At a time when COVID 19 has made people fearful, isolated or alone, Jeff Youngs new book, Ghost Town, offers not only a fascinating read but also a reflection on all those things that are important to us, our families, friends and communities. Its a deeply felt and beautifully written journey through Jeffs Liverpool childhood, the adult writer stalking Liverpool alone or with friends, searching for a past lost, regained, remembered so viscerally that the reader feels intimately connected to the child Jeff longing to leave the hospital where hes had his tonsils removed or to the older man out walking with writer friend, Horatio Clare, in search of de Quincey in Everton.

4. Let's explain how slavery streets got their names

   A reaccounting  of Liverpools uncomfortable slaving history is being backed by experts at Liverpool John Moores University.

5. Scientists unveil new weapon in war on animal poachers

   Wildlife experts have revealed a new artificial intelligence system at Knowsley Safari to help protect endangered species from poachers.

6. What's going on in Liverpool in 2022?

   Being a student in the UKs most exciting city means you get access to a range of events happening right on your doorstep. So, what is coming up in 2022, in our city and at LJMU?

7. LJMU MA Film Festival 2022 begins 1-8 April

   LJMU MA Film Festival 2022 returns for the second year premiering 40 student films from 22 countries

8. Police force diversity is improving in the UK - but there's a long way to go

   Legitimate, representative and proportionate policing is vital for social health in democracies, argue LJMU experts.

9. Estranged Students Solidarity Week

   Monday 25th - Friday 29th November is Estranged Students Solidarity Week, a national campaign to raise awareness of the issues affecting students who are studying in higher education without the support of a family network.

10. Astrophysics Professor shares his ‘observations’ on the UK’s Eurovision entry

    On the eve of this year's Eurovision song contest, LJMU Astrophysics Professor Andy Newsam analyses the UKs Space Man entry and ponders how the lyrics stand up in the real universe.