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1. Tenfold increase in childhood and adolescent obesity in four decades

   World will have more obese children and adolescents than underweight by 2022

2. School pupils inspired by female associate deans' leadership journeys

   This month, as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, seven of our female associate deans shared their extraordinary career journeys with local school children, staff, and students.

3. Eight students compete in Archon University Fitness League

   Eight LJMU students took part in an Archon Fittest Universities Event in Birmingham earlier this month, with student Jordan McCarthy placing first across the leaderboard in the STRONG category.

4. 200 firms supported in drive to low carbon economy

   £5.2 million Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory hits milestone and bids for fresh funding

5. $1 billion not enough to halt orangutan decline

   A new study shows that money is better spent on forest protection and law enforcement than rescue and rehabilitation

6. Sunshine and celebration during Wednesday’s graduation ceremonies

   Wednesday 15 July graduation ceremonies

7. Commonwealth Games marathon contender Jonny Mellor talks injuries, opportunities and ice baths

   Long-distance runner Jonny Mellor talks Commonwealth Games preparations with former athlete and LJMU lecturer Kelly Massey, in the latest edition of the 1823 Podcast.

8. Exercise experts back national drive for 'physical literacy'

   Sport scientists behind national exercise drive

9. Amy's 'energy balls' boost Europe's women to Solheim Cup

   Europe's Solheim Cup stars had LJMUs own Amy O'Donnell to thank for the amazing energy levels that brought women's golf's top trophy home.

10. International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) - 3rd December 2019

    1981 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Disabled People and since then, 3rd December has been marked as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues with a focus on the rights of disabled people and the gains derived from their integration into every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of our communities.