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1. From the pitches and pools to the lecture theatre

   The athletes who turned to academia

2. DNA-study shows the Guanches originated from North Africa

   The aboriginal inhabitants of the Canary Islands, commonly known as the Guanches, originated from North Africa. A team of international researchers has now confirmed.

3. Camping makes you happy - new study

   A major new study revealed how camping in 'great outdoors' improves well-being and mental health

4. In conversation with Pauline Daniels

   LJMU Honorary Fellow and celebrated performer Pauline Daniels delivered a lecture with a difference to an inspired audience, talking about her career and the trajectory of her story.

5. North West Cross Institutional Action Learning for Women

   North West Cross Institutional Action Learning in partnership with the University of Liverpool and Chester University. A development opportunity for 13 LJMU women working in academic and professional services roles to develop leadership capability and overcome career related challenges

6. LJMU launches Sponsorship Programme for Ethnically Diverse Staff

   The Diverse Futures: LJMU Sponsorship Programme is designed to pair ethnically diverse staff with senior leaders and managers.

7. Student nurses train in the community in new Mersey Care partnership

   Ten trainee nurses will work alongside district and community nurses over the next year as part of a new internship scheme aimed at supporting direct career pathways into the community health sector.

8. Free winter flu jabs for staff

   As part of our commitment to employee wellbeing, we are again offering staff vouchers for a free winter flu jab.

9. ICC academic awarded AHRC Leadership Fellowship

   The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has awarded Kerry Wilson, Head of Research at the Institute of Cultural Capital, a mid-career Leadership Fellowship

10. Vegan-based biomaterials developed to support eco-friendly crop management

    New vegan-based biomaterials could be used instead of chemical products and pesticides to help farmers manage their crops in a more eco-friendly and sustainable way, according to new research.