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1. Liverpool teen on shortlist of three for global Peace Prize

   Aaron Scarth's campaign for rights of children of prisoners dovetails with research in LJMU's School of Education and Screen School

2. Worrying trend of children 'in care' still living at home

   Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University are set to investigate a worrying phenomenon in the North West of England that is seeing increasing numbers of vulnerable children placed into local authority care yet remain living at home. 

3. Liverpool businesses to drive the Internet of Things

   Local SMEs and entrepreneurs in the region will be at the forefront of creating a new generation of Internet of Things (IoT) enabled services and applications as Sensor City has been selected as one of six partners to drive a new initiative to boost the range of products and services that will transform the UK’s digital economy.

4. Banging the drum for heavy rock and metal music on Merseyside

   LJMU academic Dr Nedim Hassan is taking centre stage in a collaborative project that aims to support and develop the heavy metal and hard rock music scene within the Liverpool City Region.

5. Help for students

   From IT support and Student Advice and Wellbeing, to who to call if you need security on campus, we’ve got you covered.

6. The Cost of Violence on Merseyside report - Public Health Institute

   Landmark study finds serious violence costs £185m to region

7. The Conversation: Could forcing workers back to the office backfire?

   Employment experts Gemma Dale and Matthew Tucker argue the case for hybrid working in The Conversation

8. Study supports 'vulnerable' Probation Service

   School of Justice Studies ESRC study explores change management in under pressure Probation Service

9. UN Special Rapporteur joins LJMU webinar on preventative detention

   From Guantanamo to Xinjiang, from India to Europe, governments globally appear increasingly willing to detain citizens and migrants on suspicion rather than evidence.

10. Don't rush to rent

    There is a surplus of private student accommodation in Liverpool so you can take your time to do your research and find the right property later in the academic year.