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1. How to continue celebrating Black history beyond October

   LJMU School of Education Lecturer, Adam Vasco, is giving his thoughts on five ways to celebrate and commemorate Black history beyond October.

2. MA Student shortlisted for ‘Tourism Young Person of the Year’

   LJMU student Victoria Smith, 24 was shortlisted for the Tourism Young Person of the Year award at this years Liverpool City Region Tourist Awards 2022. The awards, that took place at Liverpool Cathedral, saw businesses and guests from across Liverpool celebrating the city regions tourism sector.

3. Experts advising world's governments on 'cleaner' mining

   Advising governments and industry on best, or better practices, is a vital job carried out by scientists such as Patrick Byrne of LJMU.

4. International Welcome starts this week

   This is the first bespoke welcome programme catered for International New Arrivals.

5. Diwali 2019 starts on Sunday 27th October and lasts for five days

   Diwali is the famous festival of lights, when families and friends get together to feast and celebrate. The five day festival begins on Sunday 27th October 2019; each day has its own individual meaning and associated celebration. The third day of Diwali is regarded as the most important day. Diwali literally means a ‘row of Lights’. It is a celebration of light! It is a time filled with light and love. The festival does not follow the Gregorian but rather the Hindu calendar known as ‘Tithi,’ which is a lunar calendar. We would like to wish all our students and staff community who celebrate this festival a very happy Diwali!

6. Business students talk global issues with US counterparts

   'Usually we only learn from a European perspective'

7. New sensor could dramatically improve fight against malaria

   Many thousands of malaria deaths could be averted thanks to new sensor technology being developed in the UK.

8. Pandemic hastens improved Student Health & Welfare support

   Stories of students 'locked down' in halls inspire fresh approach in LJMU Student Advice & Welfare

9. Financial Year-End

   Important Dates and Actions Required

10. $1 billion not enough to halt orangutan decline

    A new study shows that money is better spent on forest protection and law enforcement than rescue and rehabilitation