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1. Gary Millar

   Gary is an inspirational alumnus of the Liverpool Polytechnic. Using his background and expertise in computing, teaching and business development, he is truly one of Liverpool’s leading citizens, determined to make positive changes for the people of the city. From his work as a councillor, as the former Lord Mayor, and now as a diversity and equality champion, and ‘pay it forward’ evangelist and major fundraiser, he continues to help people, day in and day out, to reach their potential.

2. Professor Frank Sanderson

   Professor Frank Sanderson is one of the pioneering team that launched the sport science degree at Liverpool Polytechnic and was admissions tutor in September 1975 when the first students enrolled.

3. 200 years of Liverpool John Moores University history

   Find out more about the history of John Moores University from its origin as the Mechanics School of Arts, through to being granted university status in 1992, right up to the present day.

4. ASC 2023 Conference - About Liverpool

   Information about Liverpool for those attending the ASC 2023 conference.

5. Joanne Brunnen

   Jo is a finance officer and in 2023 celebrated 35 years of working for LJMU. She’s worked across many different departments during her career, and as the university has evolved. During more than three decades of dedicated work, Jo has made lasting friendships along the way and even met her husband here too.

6. Research in Liverpool City Region (LCR)

   Explore the Liverpool City Region case studies and the people behind them.

7. Liverpool Telescope – Astrophysics Research Institute

   Facilities within the Astrophysics Research Institute include The Liverpool Telescope, sited on La Palma in the Canary Islands, it is a fully robotic telescope owned and operated by the Institute.

8. Professor Stafford Beer 1926 – 2002

   Stafford Beer was a scientist, poet, painter, founder of management cybernetics and world leader in operational research. He was appointed Honorary Professor of Organisational Transformation at Liverpool Polytechnic in 1989, and today the Collection bearing his name is among the most prized of LJMU's archives.

9. Sir Bert Massie CBE DL (1949 – 2017)

   Bert was a famous disability rights campaigner, himself a wheelchair user, dedicating his life to advocating for improvements to the daily life of those with disabilities. He was also an alumnus of the Liverpool Polytechnic, later becoming an Honorary Fellow and serving as a governor, while working closely with the university on its equality and diversity policies.

10. Relocating to Liverpool

    Find out more information about relocating to Liverpool to work with LJMU, we offer staff a comprehensive relocation package that should help make your move easier.