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1. eHealth could close the gap on increased diabetes rate in ethnic communities

   Improving patient outcomes

2. Lock your screen: protect your data

   Remember it’s really important to always lock your screen before leaving your computer, in order to protect your data.

3. LJMU is offering students access to IT services off campus like never before

   Do you prefer to study out of hours? Is there a pressing lab report that you need access to? No problem! LJMU is providing students with 24/7 access to IT services off campus. That means you can access Office 365 from your own device and download other software onto your own laptop/computer as well as accessing lab computers.

4. The evolution of large-bodied dinosaurs

   Scientists from LJMU, working with external researchers, have developed examine the evolutionary history of sauropod dinosaurs using computer models.

5. New study suggests explanations for usage of plesiosaurs’ long necks

   Plesiosaurs are an extinct group of marine reptiles from the age of dinosaurs who are famous for their long necks. The effect of such long necks on how these animals swam is a mystery but now computer simulations are helping LJMU scientists understand what would happen if a plesiosaur turned its head while swimming.

6. In memoriam: Bob Askwith

   The university is deeply saddened by the death of Dr Bob Askwith.

7. New LJMU professors and readers

   LJMU has confirmed a number of new professors and readers following a rigorous process.

8. Top five ways to make the most of the LJMU Libraries

   Top five ways to make the most of the LJMU Libraries. As a student at LJMU, you have amazing access to three different Library spaces across campus in the Avril Robarts, Aldham Robarts and Student Life Building.

9. Students at the Heart Conference: ChatGPT: Problem child or stimulating plaything?

   Dr Martin Hanneghan explains what ChatGPT is, what is can do and what it means for universities

10. ARI creates simulation of the Universe with realistic galaxies

    An international team of astronomers, including Dr Rob Crain from the LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), have developed a simulation of the Universe in which realistic galaxies are created. Astronomers can now use the results to study the development of galaxies from almost 14 billion years ago until now.