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1. Metro Mayor launches Centre for Educational Leadership

   Steve Rotheram says LJMU's support for schools will be a beacon for country

2. Camping makes you happy - new study

   A major new study revealed how camping in 'great outdoors' improves well-being and mental health

3. Four apps new LJMU students should download

   My LJMU, Canvas, Outlook and the Microsoft Authenticator apps are essential for all new students.

4. Armed police and further cuts – Sir Jon Murphy’s Roscoe Lecture considers the future of policing

   Sir Jon Murphy delivers the 141st Roscoe Lecture, recounting his four-decade-long policing career.

5. Reflecting on honest conversations about race and equality

   Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Power and one of his reciprocal mentors, Labour MP for Liverpool, Riverside, Kim Johnson, reflect on some of their discussions over the past 18 months; how their upbringing has shaped them into who they are today, if Reciprocal Mentoring works and what learnings they will take with them beyond the programme.

6. Thinking about where to live next year? Don't rush to rent!

   If you are starting to think about where to live next year our Accommodation team shares some tips on what to consider. And remember there's no rush.

7. More Sumatran orangutans found in the wild than expected

   Researchers have discovered c.14,600 animals still live in the wild today - 8,000 more than expected.

8. How can universities better generate impacts that positively affect peoples’ lives?

   Liverpool Business School report offers guidance on principles and projects to maximise social value of higher education

9. Major new study into impacts of COVID-19 on children

   A major study has been launched to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

10. The War Widows Quilt to be displayed on Armed Forces Day in Liverpool

    On Saturday 24 June 2023, in honour of Armed Forces Day, St George’s Hall will host a special exhibition of the War Widows Quilt, part of the War Widows Stories project led by LJMU academic Dr Nadine Muller.