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1. New muscle study to help combat frailty in old age

   Read how Scientists at LJMU and the Australian Catholic University have established a new technique for studying muscle growth in humans that could advance treatments to prevent frailty in old age.

2. Chancellor sees "extraordinary" health students in action

   LJMU Chancellor, Nisha Katona MBE, dropped in for a visit to the Faculty of Health and was moved by the “extraordinary students” that she spoke with and learnt new skills from.

3. Engineers to develop new electric-hydrogen ships

   LJMU School of Engineering part of 12 industry collaborations funded to decarbonise maritime activities

4. Brick making technology using construction wastes wins UKRI circular economy fund

   Civil engineers from Liverpool John Moores University have created a range of low carbon novel high performing, construction materials from waste materials

5. How drone research is driving global technology

   Drone research at LJMU is branching out into new areas including working with Google Maps and Google Earth engines and introducing a ‘Civic Drones programme’ for the business community.

6. Pioneering climate education for infant schools

   LJMU is leading the way globally in educating the youngest children about protecting our planet. We spoke to one of the leading architects of sustainability in early years education, Dr Diane Boyd.

7. Return of the Professional Services Excellence Awards

   Nominations are now open until Friday 17 January 2025.

8. Long service staff celebrate milestones

   Long service staff who have worked at the university for over 25 years were celebrated at an event at the Hilton, Liverpool last week.

9. School pupils develop essential laboratory skills through Absolute Chemistry initiative

   The Absolute Chemistry team are passionate about working with schools from across the Liverpool City Region and supporting opportunities to raise their aspirations around studying science after high school.

10. Policing students become 'nighttime guardians' for safer streets in Merseyside

    The development of the ‘guardian project’ will see LJMU student volunteers be trained alongside street pastors to provide support, to those who need it, in Liverpool’s night-time economy, such as helping people get home or providing emotional support.