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1. 80 years on: the mysterious flight of Rudolf Hess

   Intrigue, propaganda and conspiracy theories - Dr James Crossland, reader in international history at LJMU, looks back at one of the most bizarre episodes of the Second World War.

2. Footballers suffer higher risk of neurodegeneration - study

   Footballers who frequently head the ball may suffer from an increased risk of neurodegeneration, according to new research.

3. Researchers back NHS-Police domestic abuse partnership

   Victims engaging with prosecutions triples, say researchers

4. Sports journalism "in good hands" at LJMU

   LJMU hosts European journalism education conference

5. LJMU's Intramural Sports Leagues

   Read more about the Intramural Sports Leagues and its success since their launch in September 2022.

6. LJMU’s Football Exchange given spotlight at football industry awards

   Members from LJMU’s world-class Football Exchange shared their vision and insights on science and football research with their peers as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards.

7. Jake on top of world with Wrexham stars!

   Sport scholar praises brilliant support at Wrexham FC and LJMU

8. Student welfare tracked by health app

   School of Sport and Exercise Sciences partners health tech firm Prorizon to study student health, welfare and performance

9. Maritime SuperSkills Project

   Event to celebrate the successful completion of the project at the Maritime Museum, Royal Albert Dock on 13th June 2019. Attended by Iain McKinnon, Secretary Maritime Skills Alliance, local and national employers and LJMU staff who have helped with the project.

10. Alcohol deaths in the UK rose to record level in 2021

    Harry Sumnall, Professor of Substance Abuse, LJMU and Ian Hamilton, Honorary Fellow, University of York write in The Conversation