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1. Microplastic pollution threatens hermit crab populations

   New research from Queens University Belfast and Liverpool John Moores University reveals how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity.

2. Dinosaur footprint expert to feature in Channel 5 series fronted by Stephen Fry

   Dinosaurs with Stephen Fry, airing from Sunday 12 February on Channel 5, will feature expert analysis from LJMU’s Dr Peter Falkingham. He will explain how birds are modern descendants of dinosaurs by looking at the motion of ostriches compared to the T. rex.

3. New templates for the nomination of external examiners

   Now incorporating a dedicated template to nominate external examiners from industry or practice.

4. Student Mental Health Survey now open

   Take part in our mental health survey and win £100 Amazon vouchers

5. Lecturer featured in NHS exhibition

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

6. Updates from the Research Engagement Team September 2023

   Details of new workshops, guidance and templates to help researchers across LJMU.

7. Data management plan training for research applications

   Need to create a data management plan for your research application? New training sessions will start this September to help you using DMPonline.

8. The Conversation: The online ‘hierarchy of credibility’ that fuels influencers like Andrew Tate

   PhD candidate Paul French explains the online power of 'alt entrepreneurs' and influencers like Andrew Tate

9. Professional excellence and business growth for the Liverpool City Region

   Find out more about the landmark partnership deal to promote professional excellence and business growth between LJMU and Professional Liverpool.

10. The Conversation: Woman spends 500 days alone in a cave – how extreme isolation can alter your sense of time

    Reader in Experimental Psychology Dr Ruth Ogden writes for The Conversation on the extraordinary experience of Beatriz Flamini.