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  1. TRANSPEER in Lisbon

    The Portugal-leg of TRANSPEER, the international researcher development programme, has taken place in Lisbon.​​​​​​​

  2. 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.

  3. New study suggests explanations for usage of plesiosaurs’ long necks

    Plesiosaurs are an extinct group of marine reptiles from the age of dinosaurs who are famous for their long necks. The effect of such long necks on how these animals swam is a mystery but now computer simulations are helping LJMU scientists understand what would happen if a plesiosaur turned its head while swimming.

  4. Getting to grips with all things IT

    If you're new to LJMU, or if you're returning to studies but have forgotten things over the break, just take a look at our new guide brought to you by our very helpful IT team.