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1. Why algae is a forensic biologists best friend

   Dr Kirstie Scott explains how diatoms provide evidence in BBC cold case

2. Improving PGT student identity and their experience through understanding their expectations on entry – the findings from an 11 University HEFCE funded project

   The seminar will provide an opportunity for exploration through some of the findings from the HEFCE funded project.

3. City region businesses urged to embrace innovation with expert support from LJMU

   Innovation and collaboration specialists are offering up their expert solutions and technical support to SMEs in a bid to boost competitiveness and productivity.

4. People with a passion for higher education needed for LJMU governor roles

   LJMU is currently recruiting for three vacancies on its Board of Governors.

5. Mongooses take life-threatening risks to mate with partners from rival groups

   Romeo and Juliet roles for banded mongooses

6. LJMU leads partnership with technology hub to support and innovate region’s businesses

   LJMU received a £2m government grant to help SMEs, and has used the funding to partner with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) to help transform regional industry through the use of a new Business Launch Centre (MTC@LJMU) based at LJMU’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

7. A study of the chimpanzee precursor of HIV-1 could lead to a better AIDS vaccine

   Liverpool John Moores University has been part of an international research team, led by Professor Beatrice Hahn and colleagues at the Perelman School of Medicine, who have been studying the origin of HIV-1 in non-human primates for decades.

8. LJMU and partners secure the legacy of Iconic Littlewoods Pools building

   LJMU will capture the history of the iconic former Littlewoods Pools building on Edge Lane, Liverpool, and ensure its legacy is secured, with support from collaborative partners and funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

9. Hidden abuse of young people towards their parents and carers - report

   Report by Public Health institute commissioned by Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership

10. Meet Phil Vickerman - Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student Experience

    This role as PVC Student Experience is, in many ways, my dream job. It clearly defines LJMU as the student-focused university we all are proud of.