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1. The Cube Sea Air and Wrecks New Paintings by John Hyatt

   Dark Side Art Lab and The Cube are the first projects from The Dark Side.

2. Galaxies are cosmic cauldrons heated by star formation

   Astronomers show that stars form rapidly and drive interstellar gas bubbles throughout galaxies.

3. 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.

4. Bob Steventon

   We have received the sad news that our former Energy and Environment Manager Bob Steventon passed away earlier this week.

5. Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities

   Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).

6. Academic Board election update

   Information about who has been appointed to Academic Board

7. From cardiology to couplets

   MA Writing alumnus, consultant paediatric cardiologist and Hippocrates Initiative for Poetry and Medicine winner, Denise Bundred is looking forward to the publication of her pamphlet, Litany of a Cardiologist.

8. New human evolution gallery at the World Museum Liverpool opened with a bang!

   Discover the intertwined history of our species. A new free gallery officially opened at the World Museum Liverpool on 6th September 2019. The opening was marked by a family event: Human Evolution Festival, but the gallery is now open to the public and an activity trail will be available soon. Where do we come from? What makes us human? These fundamental mysteries have shaped the study of human origins for centuries. Trace our species’ evolution from the first upright primate through to modern humans.

9. Policy Updates

   Updates to policies

10. Celebrating Black History Month

    For this year's Black History Month celebrations, LJMU is involved in a range of events.