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1. Policy update

   Update to policy

2. The Conversation: Most humans haven’t evolved to cope with the cold, yet we dominate northern climates – here’s why

   Evolutionary biologists Dr Laura Buck and Dr Kyoko Yamaguchi write in The Conversation on how human species (hominins) have coped with cold climates over the millennia.

3. £10m study to predict heart and stroke disease

   EU's Horizon Programme funds TARGET< a collaboration with 10 countries led by LJMU to use AI models to track common disease evolution

4. Professional Services Conference and Awards 2017

   More than 250 delegates gathered for LJMU's third Professional Services Conference, with the theme ‘Working together to achieve results in an uncertain HE environment’.

5. Scientists reveal source of human heartbeat in 3D

   A pioneering new study is set to help surgeons repair hearts without damaging precious tissue.

6. New LJMU professors and readers

   LJMU has confirmed a number of new professors and readers following a rigorous process.

7. New workplace milk initiative

   Staff can now order milk through Catering Services for their team to collect once a week.

8. Empower Programme for students on the Autism spectrum

   The NHS Merseyside Health Sector Career and Engagement Hub is running the Empower programme - a pre-employment transition workshop for second and final year LJMU students on the Autism spectrum.

9. Brick making technology using construction wastes wins UKRI circular economy fund

   Civil engineers from Liverpool John Moores University have created a range of low carbon novel high performing, construction materials from waste materials

10. LJMU donates microscopes for African youngsters

    A project is underway to ship LJMU microscopes to Africa.