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1. Early language learning linked to school maths performance - report

   Two-year study concludes into how children develop numeracy skills

2. Chancellor sees "extraordinary" health students in action

   LJMU Chancellor, Nisha Katona MBE, dropped in for a visit to the Faculty of Health and was moved by the “extraordinary students” that she spoke with and learnt new skills from.

3. Triple win for Nursing and Advanced Practice students

   Three students from the School of Nursing and Allied Health have won awards at the Patient Experience Network (PEN) National Awards 2023.

4. Major new joint research project will focus on mental health of jockeys and staff in the horse racing industry

   LJMU, Racing Welfare and the BHA will be carrying out a major new piece of research into the provision of mental health services across horse racing.

5. Major new study into impacts of COVID-19 on children

   A major study has been launched to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

6. Health graduates proud to join NHS in its 75th year

   LJMU’s latest Faculty of Health graduates had cause for double celebration today as they officially picked up their qualifications in the same month that the NHS turned 75.

7. Sport science students make an impact with nearly 15,000 hours of placements

   From community sports clubs that support people with special educational needs to premier league football clubs, 173 students have undertaken 14,730 hours of work-based placements this academic year.

8. Lockdown 2.0: Is time flying towards Christmas?

   One in four of us have experienced time as moving faster or slower than normal since the COVID pandemic began.

9. More Sumatran orangutans found in the wild than expected

   Researchers have discovered c.14,600 animals still live in the wild today - 8,000 more than expected.

10. Footballers suffer higher risk of neurodegeneration - study

    Footballers who frequently head the ball may suffer from an increased risk of neurodegeneration, according to new research.