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1. Cosmic explosion is brightest of all time

   Dr Dan Perley and Dr Gavin Lamb at the Astrophysics Research Institute record phenomenal burst of energy GRB 221009A after sighting with Liverpool Telescope and James Webb Telescope.

2. "There are so many opportunities at LJMU"

   After starting university life during the pandemic, working on a project in Nepal and winning an award for mentoring young people in Liverpool, Grace Belcher completed “three incredible years” with LJMU today.

3. Honorary Fellow: Professor Sir Howard Newby CBE

   Oration for Honorary Fellowship award

4. The life of a primatologist

   Meet LJMU primate specialist and lecturer in Animal Behaviour, Dr Alex Piel. He talks about his research on chimpanzees and what they tell us about our own history.

5. Students at the Heart Conference 2023 submissions now open

   Submissions from across the LJMU community and our partner organisations are now being sought for the 2023 conference taking place in June.

6. Statement from Rod Hill, Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Governors

   Professor Nigel Weatherill to step down as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Liverpool John Moores University.

7. Immersive museum performances by LJMU drama students a triumph

   Drama students performed three consecutive performances last month at the Western Approaches Museum as part of the Battle of the Atlantic 80th anniversary commemorations, which culminate this May across Liverpool.

8. LJMU first university to be recognised with Cheshire and Merseyside Social Value Award

   The award celebrates LJMU as an ‘anchor institution’ with a university-wide effort contributing to impactful social value across the region.

9. Hiking retirement age to 70+ inequitable, say experts

   Industrial Relations expert at Liverpool Business School Dr Maddy Stevens critical of 'unfair' pension plan

10. Student experience enhanced across all areas at LJMU

    The quality of student experience at Liverpool John Moores University continues to increase across all measures, according to the findings of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.