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1. World’s obese population hits 640 million

   More than one in ten men and one in seven women across the globe are now obese, according to the world’s biggest obesity study.

2. In memoriam Professor Peter Fowler

   Former colleague Tony Hughes has shared a tribute about Professor Fowler’s life and incredible contributions in the field of digital education.

3. Shining a spotlight on our long serving staff members

   As we near the end of 2023 and our Bicentenary celebrations, we're shining a spotlight on some of the staff members who have celebrated their own milestone of 25,35,45 or 50 years at the institution.

4. How drone research is driving global technology

   Drone research at LJMU is branching out into new areas including working with Google Maps and Google Earth engines and introducing a ‘Civic Drones programme’ for the business community.

5. Work under way to transform Byrom Street

   The university has begun work on a series of major projects to continue the transformation of our Byrom Street site for the benefit of students and staff.

6. LJMU backdrop to author Aimée's big break

   Excitement and praise for English graduate Aimee Walsh's first novel Exile

7. Researching the kingfisher’s iconic hydrodynamic design

   Renowned for their noiseless dive, the kingfisher’s iconic beak-shape has inspired the design of high speed bullet trains. Now scientists have tested beak-shape among some of the birds’ 114 species found world-wide, to assess which shape is the most hydrodynamic.

8. LJMU hosts international delegates as they showcase new innovative solutions and best practice in health care in Liverpool

   The school of nursing and allied health at LJMU is hosting international delegates from the Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary and Portugal as part of their commitment to HELIUM

9. How the brain controls our sense of touch

   MRC Funded grant to offer most detailed insight yet

10. Graduation review: Monday 11 July 2016

    The first day of LJMU's 2016 Summer Graduation Ceremonies kick off at Liverpool Cathedral on Monday 11 July.