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1. The Doctoral Academy Conference 2019 Celebrates PGR Activity and Research

   The conference theme of “Community” highlighted PhD, Prof Doc and MPhil Students’ research and activities, both in terms of academic study and voluntary work.

2. Developing the diverse workforce of the future for engineering and technology

   LJMU hosted events with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers exploring diversity and inclusion in engineering and technology skills.

3. New HEFCE funding to upskill Liverpool City Region’s engineering industry

   LJMU has been awarded a share of £6.1 million by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to develop new and enhanced higher education courses.

4. Building a bridge across 'The Pond'

   In the year Cunard celebrates the 175th anniversary of its first crossing, LJMU and Southern Connecticut State University jointly announce a trans-Atlantic alliance which will offer increased opportunities for students at both institutions.

5. Liverpool welcomes London's Lord Mayor for the day

   The Lord Mayor of the City of London visited Liverpool this week to back a major growth strategy and new vision for the city region. The Lord Mayor, Alderman the Lord Mountevans, met with business leaders in the city region as part of a visit organised by Professional Liverpool and Liverpool in London.

6. Revolutionising digital technology solutions through SME collaboration

   A unique business support programme, set to power a digital manufacturing revolution in the North West, is tapping into the next generation of innovative minds through collaboration with the LJMU Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

7. Did the Tudors help invent modern Britain?

   Dr Suzannah Lipscomb delivers a National Identity Lecture exploring why Tudor history is still a key part of the modern British identity.

8. Beatles heritage adds £81.9m to economy

   Research reveals that The Beatles legacy adds £81.9m to economy each year and creates 2,335 jobs.

9. Making an impact

   Read more about this years' winners of the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Social and Economic Engagement.

10. The Conversation: More than 200 aid workers have been killed in Gaza, making famine more likely

    Supply Chain expert Foteini Stavropoulou of Liverpool Business School analyses the impact of food aid operations in Gaza