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1. Exciting development opportunity for women to undertake action learning with peers from North West universities

   We are pleased to offer this development opportunity for up to 15 women working in academic and professional services roles to take part in cross institutional action learning sets with peers from universities in the North West region. Action learning provides a unique space for women to support each other to overcome work and career related challenges. This opportunity has been taken up previously by 150 women. Participant feedback includes: it was not role specific, so there were a range of individuals with different roles/skills/perspective which enriched my experience and It provided a rare opportunity to discuss issues confidentially outside of ones own workplace which helped me to develop more self-confidence and self-awareness.

2. LJMU to evaluate success of Royal British Legion Break service

   A major national study of the impact of the Royal British Legion break service on veterans and their families, is being carried out by LJMU.

3. 2025 dental plan for LJMU staff

   This voluntary scheme, provided by Unum Dental, is a dental insurance policy that is considerably less expensive than an individual plan.

4. Looking after your safety this semester

   Ways to stay safe around campus and the city.

5. Appointment of Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

   Mark Power confirmed as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Liverpool John Moores University.

6. Work starts on new student spaces

   Find out more about the new student social spaces that be popping up around campus over the summer, ready for students returning in September.

7. Paid Discovery Internships for L5 and L6 students

   Internship applications open on Monday 16 September - sign up with Unitemps to be ready to apply

8. Scientists unveil new weapon in war on animal poachers

   Wildlife experts have revealed a new artificial intelligence system at Knowsley Safari to help protect endangered species from poachers.

9. 'Africa is rising' says Roscoe Lecturer

   International visionary PJ Cole, last night delivered the 141st Roscoe Lecture using his platform to set out the role the African continent will play in driving global prosperity, as well as reflect on his life and work in Sierra Leone.

10. Researching the kingfisher’s iconic hydrodynamic design

    Renowned for their noiseless dive, the kingfisher’s iconic beak-shape has inspired the design of high speed bullet trains. Now scientists have tested beak-shape among some of the birds’ 114 species found world-wide, to assess which shape is the most hydrodynamic.