Plesiosaurs are an extinct group of marine reptiles from the age of dinosaurs who are famous for their long necks. The effect of such long necks on how these animals swam is a mystery but now computer simulations are helping LJMU scientists understand what would happen if a plesiosaur turned its head while swimming.
Following the close of the elections for 6 posts on the Academic Board, the results are now available.
The representations of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) roles is improving, but there’s work to be done. As of 2018, WISE Campaign (Women into Science and Engineering) announced that the UK is on track to have one million women working in the field by 2020. These statistics are encouraging, and demonstrate an improvement in opportunities shown to young women who pursue the career path.
LJMU’s School of Art and Design has agreed a five-year partnership with Transart Institute in New York City, which will see the two organisations offer a joint transdisciplinary doctoral programme from summer 2020. The aim of the programme is to create an exchange in research areas including contemporary art, art history, curating and exhibition studies, digital culture and technology.
A weeklong celebration of work from graduating postgraduate students has opened at the School of Art and Design.
Recent updates to policies
An LJMU astronomy researcher has played an integral role in the investigation of one of the most observed and puzzling objects ever discovered.
Day two of graduation week saw more than 750 students receive their awards across two ceremonies at Liverpool Cathedral.
It is with great sadness that the university has learned of the passing of Professor David R. Burton.
MONKEYS save the palm oil industry hundreds of millions each year by killing damaging pests, according to researchers in Liverpool, UK.