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1. New partnership established to develop world's largest robotic telescope

   LJMU joins forces with Spanish astronomy institute to develop the world’s largest robotic telescope

2. Student Spotlight: Abbie Romano

   The representations of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) roles is improving, but there’s work to be done. As of 2018, WISE Campaign (Women into Science and Engineering) announced that the UK is on track to have one million women working in the field by 2020. These statistics are encouraging, and demonstrate an improvement in opportunities shown to young women who pursue the career path.

3. Eight Engineering students to showcase innovative products at New Designers Show

   Eight Product Design Engineering students from LJMU are heading to London next month to show off their innovative designs to industry experts.

4. International Women's Day

   International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th every year; it is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights.

5. The Conversation: The UK needs a national energy advice service

   Energy policy expert Dr Neil Simcock and colleagues write in The Conversation on the need for greater support for the public on home energy use

6. REF 2014: World-leading research reaches new heights at LJMU

   LJMU has achieved world-leading status in the latest assessment of university research, with the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences 0.01 marks off the top position in the UK.

7. Making an impact

   Read more about this years' winners of the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Social and Economic Engagement.

8. Support for care experienced students to be enhanced beyond graduation

   A £50,000 donation will be used to help end the ‘care cliff’ for LJMU students as they finish their studies.

9. Redmond calls for more transparency in C4 relocation debate

   Panel including Channel 4 agree the status quo is no longer viable at public debate on relocation of the broadcaster

10. Industry partnership to build net zero homes

    Civil Engineering and Built Environment partner construction firm Wienerberger