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1. Class of 2021 "uniquely skilled for classroom"

   Its been a tough year for LJMU's six hundred or so trainee teachers, but they will be uniquely skilled, argues Jan Rowe.

2. LJMU launch new Disability Sport and Physical Activity Network (DisSPA)

   LJMU were joined by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL & Professor Greg Whyte to launch new Disability Sport and Physical Activity Network (DisSPA Network) this month.

3. Weight management programme 90% effective in tackling childhood obesity

   Results of LJMU GOALS programme.

4. Honorary Fellow: Andrew Miller

   Oration for Honorary Fellowship award

5. Aiding entrepreneurs in North Africa and the Middle-East

   $250,000 grant to Liverpool Business School to create new data for growth and jobs in MENA countries

6. LJMU Wellbeing Week: Guided Walk

   Our free, one hour guided walks continue this month as part of LJMU Wellbeing Week.

7. Astronomers catch Tatooine multiple star system as it forms

   For the first time astronomers, including Dr Richard Parker, of the Astrophysics Research Institute at LJMU, have caught a multiple-star system as it is created, and their observations are providing new insight into how such systems, and possibly the solar system, are formed. The amazing images taken from a series of telescopes on Earth show clouds of gas which are in the process of developing into stars.

8. Addressing gender imbalance within higher education

   For the fourth lecture in LJMU's Athena Lecture Series, three speakers from STEMM and non STEMM backgrounds presented to a packed lecture theatre comprising academics, students, professionals and Year 9 pupils from four local schools.

9. Network launched to connect sport science experts with PE teachers and sports coaches

   Experts from LJMUs Physical Activity Exchange have launched a new network so that they can better share knowledge and support the professional development of school PE teachers and sports coaches within the Liverpool City Region.

10. Support for care experienced students to be enhanced beyond graduation

    A £50,000 donation will be used to help end the ‘care cliff’ for LJMU students as they finish their studies.