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1. Aldham Robarts Library to remain closed on Sundays until end of 2023

   Staff and students can access alternate library services at the Student Life Building or visit the Avril Robarts Library on Sundays.

2. The lives of working mules: film screening and Q&A at FACT

   A POIGNANT film about the life of working mules in the Himalayas is the backdrop to an event at Liverpool FACT in March.

3. Supporting those facing domestic abuse

   LJMU is backing a campaign to support people facing gender-based violence.

4. Police and LJMU welcome first degree apprentices

   Merseyside Police and LJMU have welcomed their first cohort of degree apprenticeship trainees.

5. Let’s Talk About Dignity & Respect at Work (Bullying & Harassment) - Where Do You Draw The Line?

   LJMUs Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Team, are pleased to offer LJMU/JMSU Staff, the opportunity to participate in a virtual Lets Talk About Dignity & Respect At Work (Bullying & Harassment) - Where Do You Draw The Line? Workshop.

6. Go ahead for new treatment for Black Bone Disease

   A new drug to treat the ultra-rare genetic disease alkaptonuria (AKU) has been given the go-ahead following research in Liverpool.

7. New EDI Workshops Announced – Domestic Abuse Awareness & ‘Actions Speak Louder’ Allyship Training 

   LJMU's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Team are proud to be working in partnership with a number of subject specialists, to deliver a range of interactive (online) staff development training opportunities, including the introduction of two brand new courses; a 2 hour Domestic Abuse Awareness Workshop and a 90min 'Actions Speak Louder' Experiential Allyship (Race) training session, as well as the return of LJMU's 3 hour Transgender Awareness Workshop (back by popular demand).

8. Can supermarket trolleys help cut risk of stroke? - trials underway

   Shopping trolleys will be used to help save people from suffering a stroke by identifying irregular heartbeats, as part of a new medical trial.

9. Discovery of 'invisible' galaxies deep in Space

   The discovery of invisible galaxies billions of light years from Earth is helping us understand the origins of the Universe, say astrophysicists.

10. Brian May and Sam Davys named in New Year Honours List

    LJMU’s Honorary Fellow, Brian May and former JMSU President, Sam Davys, make 2023 Honours List.