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1. Global impact for publication on lack of exercise under ‘lockdown’

   Research which highlights changes to the human body during lockdown and other sedentary situations is having a huge impact among scientists worldwide.

2. Graduation - "It was worth the wait!"

   Amid relief and joy, almost 100 of our own university colleagues collected their degrees this week. We spoke to a handful of them ...

3. Let's explain how slavery streets got their names

   A reaccounting  of Liverpools uncomfortable slaving history is being backed by experts at Liverpool John Moores University.

4. What does 'Trans Visibility' mean and why is it so important?

   We caught up with Oli Fitzsimmons, Trans and Non-Binary Part-Time Officer at John Moores Students Union, following Trans Day of Visibility, to hear from him on what an inclusive LJMU community looks like.

5. LJMU produced films to be shown at COP26 in Glasgow

   LJMU films of how fast rising sea levels impact island communities will be shown to delegates at Glasgow COP26 next week.

6. Alumnus wins coveted poetry prize

   We’re thrilled to learn that one of our Creative Writing graduates, Callan Waldron-Hall, was recently recognised for his outstanding writing at the Poetry Business New Poets Prize.

7. Milky Way research earns Parliament invite

   Early-career researcher Hannah Dalgleish was invited to Parliament after making a new discovery about the Milky Way.

8. Lecturer featured in NHS exhibition

   A lecturer from LJMU is featured in a fantastic exhibition celebrating NHS workers in Merseyside.

9. LJMU team takes on Kilimanjaro

   A team of 17 self-named Kilimanscousers including LJMU Students, LJMU alumni and Liverpool professionals will climb Kilmanjaro this August.

10. LJMU VC PhD Scholarships

    The scheme has supported more than 100 high-class doctoral students in becoming part of our vibrant research community, which is delivering world-leading and internationally-excellent research across the institution.