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1. Americans learn about Black history in Liverpool

   Morehouse College students visit LJMU to hear about our reckoning with our slave trade past

2. LJMU offering high quality employability services

   Inspection by matrix finds host of strengths in advice and guidance on careers and employability for students and graduates

3. UK Malaysia University Consortium host 80 students at inaugural conference

   LJMU as the Consortium Secretariat played a leading role in organising the five-day event.

4. Improvement works at John Foster Building

   Next month (June 2022), we will begin a programme of improvement works to John Foster Building, which means it will be closed for a period over the summer.

5. Employers Fair showcases LJMU's strong links to industry and its first-class career support

   Hundreds of students have gained a first-hand look at the extensive and important links the University has with high-profile companies across the sectors of engineering, technology and science.

6. One of only eight universities to secure prestigious international funding

   LJMU has been awarded approximately £490,000 from Research England’s first ever International Investment Initiative (I3). The award has been jointly made to LJMU and The University of Western Australia (UWA) for the international collaboration project, i-CARDIO. The project has a dual focus; the first component is the delivery of workshops to develop innovative ways to detect cardiovascular diseases for preventative intervention using imaging techniques. The second element is the evaluation of Australia’s model of accreditation of clinical exercise scientists and physiologists. The accreditation incorporates university and work place-based learning to enable graduates to secure roles in the healthcare system as recognised allied health professionals.

7. Sector-leading and innovative practice in advancing equality and diversity

   In a recent report by HEFCE on Sector-leading innovative practice in advancing equality and diversity, LJMU was commended for the number and range of events and initiatives focusing on equality and diversity issues.

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. Homeless World Cup: Sport for health research

   LJMU's School of Sport & Exercise Science hosts Homeless World Cup players and researches impact on individuals

10. Menopause cafe to mark World Menopause Day

    Join us on Wednesday 18 October as we mark World Menopause Day and host our final staff cafe of the year.