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1. Cocoa drinks can boost exercise resistance in middle age

   Scientists in Liverpool have found that cocoa can increase oxygen uptake and make exercising easier for more sedentary people.

2. Staff benefits of collaboration with innovation support programme Horizons

   Discover opportunities to undertake industry-based research and to generate student projects.

3. First Roscoe Lecture of the Bicentenary year given to hundreds at St George's Hall

   An audience of hundreds gave a rapturous response to the first Roscoe Lecture of LJMU's Bicentenary year, delivered by Professor Andy Newsam

4. Reflections on what the new government could do for UK business

   Anthony Walker, Strategic Manager for the Horizons project at LJMU spoke with Startups.co.uk on growing the economy under a new UK government.

5. April is Autism Acceptance Month

   Bethany Donaghy, PhD student at LJMU, shares her personal experience with autism, describes common misconceptions, and talks about diagnosis and support.

6. Astro-ecology: Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology

   LJMU, WWF and HUTAN came together to examine better ways of detecting the great apes in the Bornean forest canopy, by using drones fitted with thermal-imaging cameras.

7. Universities UK Chief enjoys "powerful" and "inspiring" visit to LJMU

   Vivienne Stern MBE met with Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Power to learn how LJMU is creating a thriving environment for its students and the impact it's having on the region.

8. The Mind Map: former LJMU student launches innovative mental health services platform

   After struggling with his own mental health issues, LJMU graduate Philip Bridges was determined to help others access free support that works

9. Green app can help save £100 a month in travel costs

   Liverpool City Region residents could save up to £100 each month by swapping car journeys for bike rides or walks according to data from a new mobile app being launched this week.

10. Liverpool FC Women rise to the top with an assist from LJMU

    Liverpool FC Women clinched the title of the FA Women's Championship and promotion earlier this month, thanks in part to the help of backroom sport science experts from LJMU.