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1. Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities

   Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).

2. Melissa crowned Pulp Idol for teen pregnancy novel

   UP-and-coming novelist Melissa Grindon hailed LJMU's writing community after being crowned Pulp Idol by Liverpool literary organisation, Writing on the Wall.

3. Latest AI research to help stroke and cardiac patients

   With awareness campaigns World Stroke Day later this month (29 October), we're shining a spotlight on one of LJMU’s latest research projects; TARGET, which is developing cutting edge AI technology to track and prevent strokes and atrial fibrillation.

4. Are England and Wales facing a female imprisonment crisis?

   International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Accelerating gender parity.

5. BBC Sport tour inspires Sport Business students

   Read more about the visit of a group of BA (Hons) Sport Business students to BBC Sport at Salford Quays recently as part of one of their modules.

6. Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable delivers Roscoe Lecture

   Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable will deliver one of LJMU’s popular Roscoe Lectures, entitled ‘Brexit and the North/South divide’ on Monday, 13 February.

7. Above us only stars

   A new project combining cutting edge astronomy with performance art was premiered at the European Week of Astronomy & Space Science (EWASS), organised by the European Astronomical Society and the Royal Astronomical Society in Liverpool on 3rd April.

8. Pensions Awareness Week online events 12-16 September

   As part of Pensions Awareness Week, Merseyside Pension Fund will be running a series of live online events which aim to increase pensions awareness among active members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

9. January exams: training for invigilators

   In anticipation of the January examination period, Academic Registry will be holding invigilation training sessions for LJMU staff throughout December.

10. April is Stress Awareness Month

    We have collated various workshops and resources, which we hope will help you manage your stress levels and identify how LJMU can support you.