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1. Majority of April and May exams to be held online

   Most exams in April and May 2022 will be held online. There are a small number of examinations which will be held in-person due to specific requirements of the professional body.

2. Covid-19: Antiviral therapeutics from herbs

   Research finds natural proteins block SARS-CoV-2 from entering human cells

3. Q &A with... Dr Rachel Broady

   Dr Rachel Broady, Lecturer of Media Culture and Communications takes part in a Q&A with MA Journalism student Mia O'Hare

4. Sport scientist preparing jockeys for the Grand National

   LJMU's School of Sport and Exercise Science plays a vital role in preparing jockeys for what is the most famous horse race in the world the Randox Grand National.

5. Chief Constable delivers Spring Lecture at LJMU

   Chief Constable Craig Guildford of West Midlands Police delivered his spring lecture at LJMU last week. The lecture titled Turning the Tanker: Reflections on 18 Months as Chief Constable of West Midlands Police was held in the Redmonds Building and saw Chief Constable Guildford share his strategic initiatives, and thoughts on the importance of community engagement, and the future direction of the force.

6. Instagram: no link with anxiety, depression and loneliness

   Research presented at British Psychological Society counters assumptions around self worth and lifestyle

7. MA Short Film Festival 2024

   Postgraduates curate more than 2.700 films for annual Paper Bird awards

8. Suicide prevention trial is first for schools in England

   NIHR funded trial in partnership with schools and parents to encourage struggling children to seek help

9. November is Islamophobia Awareness Month

   Islamophobia Awareness Month takes place every November. Find out about the events going on at LJMU and how you can support it.

10. First Step Spring Internships available for Level 4 students

    A new pilot internship programme for first year students (level 4 only) with little to no previous work experience launched on Monday 15 January and close at midnight on Sunday 4 February. There will be no interview process for these opportunities, the Student Futures team will undertake a matching process between participating organisations and students. The internships will begin on Monday 4 March (start dates may vary for each role).