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1. Galaxies are cosmic cauldrons heated by star formation

   Astronomers show that stars form rapidly and drive interstellar gas bubbles throughout galaxies.

2. International arts festival will launch the new Liverpool Fabric District

   An international festival of art, music and performance featuring world firsts will be taking place in May to celebrate the launch of the Fabric District in Liverpool.

3. Volunteer stories: giving back to the LFC community

   Brett Duffy, Science and Football student received a Student Volunteer Award for his contribution to the LFC Foundation.

4. 'Deviant entrepreneurship' in Merseyside street gangs

   We talk to Dr Robert Hesketh from the School of Justice Studies about his research into drug dealing as a substitute for employment in Merseyside street gangs.

5. "I expect January Graduation to be more special than ever"

   We spoke to Head of Corporate Events at LJMU Dawn Fantin about our forthcoming Graduation ceremonies.

6. Immersive museum performances by LJMU drama students a triumph

   Drama students performed three consecutive performances last month at the Western Approaches Museum as part of the Battle of the Atlantic 80th anniversary commemorations, which culminate this May across Liverpool.

7. The Conversation: Prison Food: what we learned from food-themed art workshops for women prisoners

   Erin Power, Research Fellow in Sociology and her collaborators discover how food impacts on identity, motivation and empowerment in women's prisons.

8. Weight management programme 90% effective in tackling childhood obesity

   Results of LJMU GOALS programme.

9. Why LJMU students are among the most employable in the UK

   Driving career choices

10. Life in the fast lane: are digital technologies harming our quality of life?

    A new 1.7m multinational research project - TIMED - is led by LJMUs Dr Ruth Ogden, who shared her thoughts with us.