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1. Footballers suffer higher risk of neurodegeneration - study

   Footballers who frequently head the ball may suffer from an increased risk of neurodegeneration, according to new research.

2. Boost your staff profile by adding your research data to Symplectic

   Find out how to update your Symplectic profile.

3. no mow may

   LJMU is taking part in No Mow May as part of our commitment to enhancing biodiversity and the environment.

4. “Tea & Empathy” - Let’s Talk About Mental Health (6th Oct 2020)

   Bring your own cuppa & join us - A chance to talk about your own well-being with people who understand

5. Record-breaking supernova discovered

   Astronomers scanning the sky to make new discoveries in the universe have witnessed a record-breaking cosmic explosion about 200 times more powerful than a typical supernova - and more than twice as luminous as the previous record-holding supernova.

6. LJMU Staff Networks move to Teams

   From this month the process to join a staff network has moved to the LJMU website and Microsoft Teams, making it even easier to join one of LJMU’s staff networks

7. GRADitude Award

   For the first time, this year’s Amazing Teaching Awards from JMSU will feature a new award (the GRADitude Award) for a member of staff who had or is having a huge, positive impact on a final year student’s experience at LJMU.

8. Email account improvements

   IT Services will soon be migrating staff email accounts to provide us with greater security, increased storage limits and easier accessibility.

9. Academic Board vacancy

   There is currently a vacancy on Academic Board for a member of the Directorate to serve as a member of the Academic Board/

10. Updates to family friendly policies at LJMU

    New family-friendly legislation has now come into force in the UK. Find out what it means for LJMU staff.