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1. Britain Afraid: Imperial Insecurities and National Fears - conference June 21/22

   Interview with organiser Dr James Crossland

2. Researchers’ work helps encourage more women into sport

   This Girl Can

3. Astronomers spot oldest ‘dead’ galaxy yet observed

   Dr Renske Smit, of the Astrophysics Research Institute, contributed to research in Nature

4. forensic science

   LJMU scientists team up with police, farmers and unions ahead of new legislation on dog attacks

5. Which dogs live longest?

   Concern from study of more than 150 breeds

6. Research shows holidays offered by The Royal British Legion significantly improve well-being

   LJMU researchers have carried out a major national study on behalf of The Royal British Legion which shows the breaks and holidays they offer military veterans and their families hugely improves their mental health and well-being.

7. Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities

   Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).

8. PhD student K-Ryan discovers rare supernova

   ARI student among authors of paper in Nature Astronomy describing event previously described only twice in history

9. Microplastics ‘abundant’ in remote polar seas

   There are similar concentrations of microplastic pollution on the seabed in Antarctica as in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, scientists have found.

10. Law School’s Pro Bono Activity ‘Highly Commended’ at National Awards Ceremony

    LJMU’s Exceptional Case Funding Clinic was ‘highly commended’at an awards ceremony this week.