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1. Space Oddity: Most distant disc galaxy discovered

   LJMU astrophysicist works with European Southern Observatory and collaborators to confirm Milky Way-like galaxy from 700m years after Big Bang

2. 'I'm so excited about our new Learning Commons' - Library chief

   The CHAT this month meets Heather Thrift, Director of Library Services, to talk about the digital future, pushing the boundaries of customer service and an exciting new library in the SLB.

3. Critically Thinking About Race, Religion and Belief/Non Belief

   LJMU invited speakers from different backgrounds to discuss their views on the issues that are still apparent in today’s society. The conference, Critically Thinking About Race, Religion and Belief/Non Belief was presented to a packed lecture theatre of academics, students and professionals.

4. Researchers urged to share their experiences

   Colleagues are currently running the Culture, Employment and Development in Academic Research Survey (CEDARS) to harness your views, and to understand your experiences and needs as a researcher at LJMU.

5. Five things not to bring to your student accommodation

   Our LJMU Accommodation team is giving their advice on 5 things to definitely leave behind.

6. Registration open for conference on decolonial approaches to teaching and research

   A mini-conference highlighting developments in decolonial approaches to teaching and research across the university featuring three sessions of talks and discussion on decolonising pedagogy, assessment and research methods, will take place in November.

7. Finding your next home

   Thinking about where to live next year? Attend the Liverpool Student Homes Housing Fairs.

8. Smart shoes trialled to cut risk of stair falls

   Scientists aim to create software to predict falls in elderly

9. AI to help national hedgehog survey

   Conservation AI platform applies machine learning to identify animals in double time

10. In memorium: Gaynor Holmes

    The university is saddened to report the death of Gaynor Holmes who will be known to many staff for her long years of service in HR.