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1. In memoriam: Bob Askwith

   The university is deeply saddened by the death of Dr Bob Askwith.

2. Galaxies are "wasteful" and retain fewer materials needed to build stars and planets, says new study

   Galaxies “waste” large amounts of heavy elements they generate via star formation by ejecting them up to a million light years away

3. New mental wellbeing peer support

   We have a new team in place to help support any member of staff with their mental wellbeing. The LJMU Connectors are on hand to provide peer support and make sure colleagues have access to the appropriate resources and services.

4. Were sauropods swimmers or walkers?

   An international team of scientists, led by the China University of Geosciences in Beijing and including palaeontologists from the Liverpool John Moores University, has shed new light on some unusual dinosaur tracks from northern China. The tracks appear to have been made by four-legged sauropod dinosaurs yet only two of their feet have left prints behind.

5. Honorary Fellow Natalie Gross

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Natalie Gross at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday 13 July 2018.

6. Honorary Fellow Angela Samata

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Angela Samata at Liverpool Cathedral on Monday 9 July 2018.

7. Solving the evolutionary puzzle of menopause

   The evolution of the menopause was ‘kick-started’ by a fluke of nature, but then boosted by the tendency for sons and grandsons to remain living close to home, a new study by Liverpool scientists suggests.

8. Student Spotlight: Abbie Romano

   The representations of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) roles is improving, but there’s work to be done. As of 2018, WISE Campaign (Women into Science and Engineering) announced that the UK is on track to have one million women working in the field by 2020. These statistics are encouraging, and demonstrate an improvement in opportunities shown to young women who pursue the career path.

9. Staying Safe this Semester

   Our Student Advice and Wellbeing team is giving their advice on staying safe and where to go for help or support if you need it.

10. The evolution of large-bodied dinosaurs

    Scientists from LJMU, working with external researchers, have developed examine the evolutionary history of sauropod dinosaurs using computer models.