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1. Why our brains need touch

   An LJMU academic is leading a Neuroscience Group (SANG) that is revolutionising how we view the basic human sense of touch.

2. Merseyside to benefit from Police Knowledge Fund

   The College of Policing has announced that LJMU, Merseyside Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPPC) for Merseyside have secured one of 14 successful bids for the Police Knowledge Fund.

3. Shakespeare in a nutshell

   Shakespeare; creative genius, wordsmith and innovator, was also a man of the people. His influence on the English language has stood the test of time, and lines such as ‘in a nutshell,’ ‘mum's the word,’ ‘eaten out of house and home,’ ‘all's well that ends well" and ‘a wild goose chase’ are just some of those in common, everyday usage.

4. New ES1 form available for managers

   The Finance team has recently updated the ES1 form used to assess contractors against HMRCs off-payroll working rules (sometimes called IR35).

5. Changes to Financial Codes - new guidance

   Effective immediately - The finance team has simplified the codes you use in systems like I-Buy

6. In memoriam: Peter Johnson

   The university is deeply saddened by the death of Peter Johnson.

7. Banded mongooses target family members for eviction

   Read more about how banded mongooses target close female relatives according to new findings.

8. Aurora Women's Leadership Programme reopens to applicants

   More places are available on the Advance HE Aurora Womens Leadership Programme.

9. Volunteers needed for Admin and Executive Support Network supporting roles

   Share your interest in one of the informal network volunteer roles.

10. In Memoriam: Dr Larry DeNardis

    It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Honorary Fellow, Dr Larry DeNardis, the former US Congressman.