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1. Mussels credited with cleaning up Albert Dock waters

   Study from environmental scientists at LJMU, Liverpool and Plymouth pinpoints catalysts for clean water as mussels, barnacles and marine dock-wall 'residents'

2. Updated Assessment and Feedback Policy

   The policy has been updated with two new areas of activity on internal moderation and the use of generative AI (GenAI) in assessment.

3. Developing the diverse workforce of the future for engineering and technology

   LJMU hosted events with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers exploring diversity and inclusion in engineering and technology skills.

4. Armistice Day 2024 arrangements

   We will mark Armistice Day by observing a two-minute silence at 11am on Monday 11 November.

5. Annual survey of teaching space from 21 October

   The annual survey of teaching space will take place across the University over a two-week period, from Monday 21 October to Friday 1 November, 9am to 5pm.

6. Latest quality management and academic partnerships operational guidance

   Colleagues are encouraged to review the guidance to inform their engagement with these key quality management mechanisms this academic year.

7. New role to lead LiRICS

   In line with its Climate Action Plan, LJMU has confirmed additional strategic investment in a new role to lead the Liverpool Research Institute for Climate and Sustainability (LiRICS).

8. New templates for the nomination of external examiners

   Now incorporating a dedicated template to nominate external examiners from industry or practice.

9. Does mood lighten or darken as clocks go back?

   Call to join study of Britons' seasonal wellbeing

10. 'Living fossil' fish detected with DNA science

    Professor Stefano Mariani and team detect 'living fossil' fish off South African by collecting water samples