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1. LightNight 2017 a shining success

   This year’s event on Friday 19 May proved to be the best yet!

2. A giant interstellar bubble being grown in the Andromeda Galaxy

   An international team of astrophysicists have uncovered an enormous bubble current being ‘blown’ by the regular eruptions from a binary star system within the Andromeda Galaxy.

3. Recognising the achievements of exceptional individuals

   New Honorary Fellowships for outstanding achievement

4. Graduates celebrate in the sunshine

   Tuesday 14 July was the second day of the summer graduation ceremonies

5. "I had not done anything academic for a very long time"

   We met three staff colleagues who were supported through further study

6. On the origins of heavy metals

   Astrophysics Research Institute experts part of MASA-led international study of massive gamma-ray burst which 'created' spectrum of heavy elements

7. New mental wellbeing peer support

   We have a new team in place to help support any member of staff with their mental wellbeing. The LJMU Connectors are on hand to provide peer support and make sure colleagues have access to the appropriate resources and services.

8. Research Investment

   LJMU in top ten universities funded by HEFCE.

9. REF 2014: World-leading research reaches new heights at LJMU

   LJMU has achieved world-leading status in the latest assessment of university research, with the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences 0.01 marks off the top position in the UK.

10. ARI creates simulation of the Universe with realistic galaxies

    An international team of astronomers, including Dr Rob Crain from the LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), have developed a simulation of the Universe in which realistic galaxies are created. Astronomers can now use the results to study the development of galaxies from almost 14 billion years ago until now.