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1. Joasia Krysa to curate Helsinki Biennial

   "Her interest in technology and digital art respond to the pertinent issues of our time"

2. In memoriam: Caroline Chinn

   It is with great sadness that the university announces the death of Caroline Chinn following a long illness.

3. Study 'solves mystery' of shifts in physical appearance of ancient Egyptians

   The shift from hunter-gatherer to farmer likely explains evolutionary jumps in appearance amongst many ancient peoples.

4. Study 'solves mystery' of shifts in physical appearance of ancient Nubians

   The shift from hunter-gatherer to farmer likely explains evolutionary jumps in appearance amongst many ancient peoples, says a new study.

5. Research: Virtual reality proves violence breeds violence

   Simulation predicts history of violence in certain individuals

6. Early language learning linked to school maths performance - report

   Two-year study concludes into how children develop numeracy skills

7. Unconscious Bias & Intercultural Competence Training (2020) - “Never Judge A Book By Its Cover”

   Unconscious Bias & Intercultural Competence Training Opportunities For LJMU/JMSU Staff

8. Lecturer’s new book examines security at sports mega-events amid the pandemic

   International Relations and Politics with Sociology Lecturer, Dr Jan Ludvigsen, shared insights from his book this week with the LJMU community ahead of its release on Friday 8 April.

9. Exciting development opportunity for women to undertake action learning with peers from North West universities

   We are pleased to offer this development opportunity for up to 15 women working in academic and professional services roles to take part in cross institutional action learning sets with peers from universities in the North West region. Action learning provides a unique space for women to support each other to overcome work and career related challenges. This opportunity has been taken up previously by 150 women. Participant feedback includes: it was not role specific, so there were a range of individuals with different roles/skills/perspective which enriched my experience and It provided a rare opportunity to discuss issues confidentially outside of ones own workplace which helped me to develop more self-confidence and self-awareness.

10. Honour Based Abuse, Female Genital Mutilation and Forced Marriage conference held in partnership with Savera UK 

    LJMU equality and diversity team worked in partnership with SaveraUK to host an inspiring HBA, FGM and FM event in November 2019.