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1. LJMU and British Horseracing Authority launch new Racing PhD focusing on jockey nutrition and wellbeing

   Improving jockeys’ wellbeing and fitness through research and sporting partnerships

2. First appointment for new Jockey Nutrition and Welfare PhD

   A PhD co-funded by the British Horseracing Authority and LJMU will commence in October with a full-time three year role for Daniel Martin from the Professional Jockeys Association’s Nutrition Team.

3. LJMU making an impact at Six Nations rugby

   Professor Graeme Close and his team support England Rugby nutrition for the ninth Six Nations tournament

4. Sport playing catch up on women's physiology

   Just 12% of studies focus on women's needs, Liverpool symposium hears

5. Artist Grace dines out on her degree show creations

   City's fave eateries feature in Liverpool School of Art & Design show

6. LJMU rated sixth globally for Sport and Exercise Science

   QS World University Rankings 2024 places sport and exercise science at 6th in the world

7. Extra boost from LJMU aids Anna in her England rugby debut

   Advice from Performance Sport experts on strength training and nutrition helped the winger ahead of her England Women’s Rugby League debut.

8. Free trade deal is a major threat to UK public health, warn experts

   Professor Mark Bellis, Public Health Institute LJMU, and colleagues concerned about smoking, drinking and diet in Britain after post-Brexit deal

9. Eating out choices unaffected by calorie awareness

   Setback for Government bid to legislate against over-eating

10. Student Spotlight: Mike Lynn

    This week we introduce Mike Lynn, a recent LJMU postgraduate who is working closely with organisations such as Joshua Tree and Alderhey hospital to try to fight for improvements in cancer after care nutrition and exercise in paediatric patients.