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1. Study tempers hopes of 'voice assistant' retail boom

   Millions of consumers could end up giving shopping-with-Alexa a miss unless  retailers improve the buying experience, according to new research published this week by Liverpool Business School.

2. Researchers launch 'world's most advanced nutritional' app

   PhD student David Dunne has worked with Harlequins, QPR and the Ryder Cup team to maximise the physical potential of athletes. Together with ex-PhD Sam Impey, David has raised £450k to launch training companion app Hexis, claimed to be the world's most intelligent nutrition system. He spoke to us to explain more.

3. Vaccines are here but how will we get them to billions of people?

   This article was published in The Conversation and authored by Sarah Schiffling, Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, LJMU and Liz Breen, Reader in Health Service Operations, University of Bradford.

4. LJMU to study 21st C risks to global shipping

   Marine research experts at Liverpool John Moores University are to undertake a major study of the risks to global merchant shipping.

5. Staff Infobase (Oracle E-Business Suite) is being upgraded

   Staff Infobase (Oracle E-Business Suite) is being upgraded over the Easter weekend. The upgraded system will be available by 8am on Tuesday 6th April. The upgrade will move the system to the latest version of the software, ensuring that it remains up-to-date and continues to effectively support the University's business.

6. Updating Your Microsoft Profile Picture

   From Monday 12th September, ITS will begin publishing all staff and student security card photos into Microsoft's 365 suite of products.

7. Examination Timetable now out

   The main University examinations will take place between 27 April - 7 May 2020.

8. Young people benefit from LJMU residential

   LJMU Outreach has welcomed 25 young people from 12 schools across the North West to its annual Year 10 residential, targeted specifically at those in local authority or residential care.

9. Academic Board Election Results Notice

   Following the close of the elections for 6 posts on the Academic Board, the results are now available.

10. Praise for LJMU’s support of care leavers from Minister for Higher and Further Education

    LJMU deserves the highest praise for their success according to the Minister for Higher and Further Education, after it was the first of only four institutions to be awarded the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) Quality Mark.