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1. Liverpool’s key position in creating more active and healthy communities across the Globe

   A worldwide network of active cities is set to expand following a knowledge-sharing event attended by ten different countries.

2. International endorsement of sport strength and conditioning internship at LJMU

   The International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association has recognised LJMU for the quality of its Performance Sport Internship Scheme.

3. Schoolchildren train with sport scientists through LFC Foundation partnership

   The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences welcomed 10 young people from the LFC Foundation to its Performance Sport Unit during the Easter holidays to learn more about the science behind football.

4. 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.

5. Exercise during chemotherapy reduces tumour growth

   World-first: study demonstrates exercise promotes tumour regression in humans

6. International sport coaching students in Malta celebrate graduation

   LJMU academic staff travelled to Malta to recognise and celebrate the achievements of a group of graduating students.

7. Take a look around Copperas Hill

   Visiting Copperas Hill is an absolute must for all new and returning LJMU students.

8. Alpine F1 performance coach and jet lag doctoral researcher visits LJMU ahead of new Formula 1 season

   Sport and Exercise Science Professional Doctorate student, Tom Clark, visited LJMU last week in preparation for the start of the new Formula 1 season and to discuss his jet lag research. Tom has spent the past four years working with the Alpine F1 team and specifically their driver Esteban Ocon.

9. Fancy a Pint of Science?

   Academics and postgraduate students from across LJMU are set to share their research as part of the Pint of Science festival.

10. Commonwealth competitors going for gold at Birmingham 2022

    Good luck to all athletes and sport science staff from the LJMU community as they ready themselves for the Commonwealth Games 2022, starting in Birmingham this week.