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1. January exams: training for invigilators

   In anticipation of the January examination period, Academic Registry will be holding invigilation training sessions for LJMU staff throughout December.

2. We interview the ISOC society during Islamophobia Awareness Month.

   Julia Daer, EDI Advisor and Ambar Ennis, VP Community and Wellbeing (JMSU) caught up with Khayyam Butt, President of the JMSU Islamic Society (ISOC), during Islamophobia Awareness Month.

3. Human-altered ecosystems

   What can fossil bones tell us about the ecology and behaviour of extinct species? In two recent publications, Dr Carlo Meloro from the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology has worked with international teams to demonstrate how we can interpret palaeoecology (the ecology of fossil animals and plants) of extinct wild dogs by looking at their fore-limb and skull shape.

4. ARI creates simulation of the Universe with realistic galaxies

   An international team of astronomers, including Dr Rob Crain from the LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), have developed a simulation of the Universe in which realistic galaxies are created. Astronomers can now use the results to study the development of galaxies from almost 14 billion years ago until now.

5. Researcher's interview coup with fugitive CEO

   Carlos Ghosn provides exclusive testimony for management paper

6. 5 Ways to Battle Homesickness and Settle into University

   University can be some of the best years of your life, however adjusting to a big change can take some time. Whether you've travelled an hour down the road or from across the water, homesickness can affect everyone. Here are some tips to handle homesickness and ensure you enjoy university life as much as possible.

7. Remembrance Day, LJMU pledges support for armed forces community.

   Ahead of Remembrance Day, Liverpool John Moores University has pledged its support for the armed forces community.

8. Being Human Festival: Making death more sustainable

   A LJMU project, out of the School of Art & Design, seeks to raise awareness of new sustainable forms of human burial

9. Honorary Fellow: Darren Henley

   Darren Henley OBE received an Honorary Fellowship from LJMU on Friday 28 November in recognition of his outstanding contribution to arts and culture.

10. Hats off to the Faculty of Education Health and Community

    At the first of the day's Graduation Ceremonies, education students from LJMU's Faculty of Education, Health and Community collected their certificates at Liverpool Cathedral.