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1. CBD use in rugby high as players seek to soothe pain

   A new study from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) highlights the high prevalence of cannabidiol (CBD) use among professional rugby players despite warnings it could lead to drugs bans.

2. Girls feel strain of lockdown more - study

   A study of the impact of the pandemic on adolescents has found girls significantly more likely to suffer from lockdown stress and anxiety than boys.

3. Student teachers learn together with families seeking asylum in Toxteth

   A group of student teachers are working with families seeking asylum in Liverpool to provide education sessions for children without a place at school.

4. $1 billion not enough to halt orangutan decline

   A new study shows that money is better spent on forest protection and law enforcement than rescue and rehabilitation

5. Drones to the rescue: wildlife park footage will help save endangered animals

   Scientists at LJMU are capturing the thermal profiles of animals at a local wildlife park in order to help researchers around the world classify and monitor endangered species in the wild.

6. Policy updates

   Information about updated policies

7. World’s rarest great ape virtually wiped out in a century

   The survival of the worlds rarest great ape the Tapanuli Orangutan is hanging in the balance, according to a team of scientists.

8. Largest dinosaurs walked more like hippos than elephants

   Analysis of footprints evidences unique Sauropod 'roll'

9. Induction Update from PVC Student Experience Professor Phil Vickerman

   As induction week begins, PVC Professor Phil Vickerman is sharing updates from the Transition and Induction Group and asking staff to share feedback for next year.

10. Vice-Chancellor welcomes aspiring leaders from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities 

    Aspiring Leaders from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities Informal Networking Event