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1. IT upgrades coming your way

   During the summer, IT services will be delivering an upgrade to Microsoft Office and Google Chrome will become the default browser.

2. 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).

3. In Memoriam: Nickianne Moody

   It is with great sadness that the University announces the death of Nickianne Moody following a period of illness.

4. Academic Board Election Results Notice

   Following the close of the elections for 6 posts on the Academic Board, the results are now available.

5. LJMU and partners secure the legacy of Iconic Littlewoods Pools building

   LJMU will capture the history of the iconic former Littlewoods Pools building on Edge Lane, Liverpool, and ensure its legacy is secured, with support from collaborative partners and funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

6. Student Spotlight: Abbie Romano

   The representations of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) roles is improving, but there’s work to be done. As of 2018, WISE Campaign (Women into Science and Engineering) announced that the UK is on track to have one million women working in the field by 2020. These statistics are encouraging, and demonstrate an improvement in opportunities shown to young women who pursue the career path.

7. Board of Governors - Non-Teaching Staff - Call for Nominations

   Call for nominations to fill the Non-Teaching Staff vacancy on the Board of Governors

8. The Doctoral Academy Conference 2019 Celebrates PGR Activity and Research

   The conference theme of “Community” highlighted PhD, Prof Doc and MPhil Students’ research and activities, both in terms of academic study and voluntary work.

9. Transatlantic research partnership in the arts

   LJMU’s School of Art and Design has agreed a five-year partnership with Transart Institute in New York City, which will see the two organisations offer a joint transdisciplinary doctoral programme from summer 2020. The aim of the programme is to create an exchange in research areas including contemporary art, art history, curating and exhibition studies, digital culture and technology.

10. From cardiology to couplets

    MA Writing alumnus, consultant paediatric cardiologist and Hippocrates Initiative for Poetry and Medicine winner, Denise Bundred is looking forward to the publication of her pamphlet, Litany of a Cardiologist.