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1. Honorary Fellow: Darren Henley

   Darren Henley OBE received an Honorary Fellowship from LJMU on Friday 28 November in recognition of his outstanding contribution to arts and culture.

2. New Wilfred Owen film scoops thirteen international festival awards

   A new film telling the story of the fascinating final year of WWI English poet and soldier Wilfred Owen’s life has scooped a collection of international industry awards.

3. Liverpool's history with the Chinese community

   Beatrice Png, a Chinese Singaporean, former student and now staff member in the Diversity and Inclusion Team, explains Liverpool's affiliation to the Chinese community.

4. Forensic scientists versus psychic detectives

   In addition to his academic work as Principal Lecturer in Forensic Anthropology, and forensic duties as an expert witness, Dr Matteo Borrini of the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology, debunks psychics who attempt to be involved in forensic investigations, and has learnt the art of magic to help decode their strategies.

5. Third generation of family graduates from LJMU

   Kezia attended her graduation, with her dad and grandma, at Liverpool Cathedral this week as she received her Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), making her the third generation of her family to graduate from the university.

6. Launch of Men's Staff Network

   The Men’s Staff Network will provide a space for colleagues to celebrate the positive contributions and achievements of men; raise awareness of the issues affecting men and boys and the associated impacts on wider society and offer opportunities for formal and informal networking and mentoring.

7. 'Breathtaking' images are new high in human exploration

   ARI astronomers collaborate in NASA James Webb Telescope release

8. Researching the kingfisher’s iconic hydrodynamic design

   Renowned for their noiseless dive, the kingfisher’s iconic beak-shape has inspired the design of high speed bullet trains. Now scientists have tested beak-shape among some of the birds’ 114 species found world-wide, to assess which shape is the most hydrodynamic.

9. Sport and Exercise science awarded Royal Charter

   LJMU academics contribute much to the success of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences

10. Centre for Entrepreneurship wins international recognition

    LJMU’s Centre for Entrepreneurship has received international recognition after winning the title of ‘Outstanding Program Abroad’.