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1. Sports and Exercise Science student coaches at Strongest Woman Competition

   Student Laura Dye, 32, has coached Rebecca Roberts to victory as placed second at the Arnold Strongwoman Competition in Ohio, USA.

2. A potential new threat to bumblebees identified by researchers

   Parasitic worm sold to gardeners causes rapid death in bumble bees

3. Graduation review Thursday 12 July

   The morning saw graduations from Maritime and Mechanical Engineering, the Astrophysics Research Institute, Electronics and Electrical Engineering and the School of Nursing and Allied Health. In the afternoon Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Research Institute, Civil Engineering and Built Environment all celebrated their graduations.

4. School pupils learn about law at LJMU

   Pupils from schools across the Liverpool City Region have discovered more about the legal profession thanks to an initiative from LJMU.

5. Sports performance alumni leads the way at British Equestrian

   Former sports performance student, Helen Nicholls, has been appointed as Performance Director at British Equestrian.

6. Gigantic giraffids

   Using the latest imaging technology, researchers have revealed more information about a prehistoric mammal, previously thought to be an elephant-sized, moose-like creature, which was actually a close relation to modern-day giraffes.

7. Orangutan forced migration “counterproductive” say conservationists

   PLOS One study of 1,000 translocations underscores host of negative impacts on highly-endangered primates.

8. Forensic scientists versus psychic detectives

   In addition to his academic work as Principal Lecturer in Forensic Anthropology, and forensic duties as an expert witness, Dr Matteo Borrini of the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology, debunks psychics who attempt to be involved in forensic investigations, and has learnt the art of magic to help decode their strategies.

9. Honorary Fellow David Carter

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to David Carter at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday 14 July 2017.

10. National award for LJMU libraries

    LJMU’s Library Service has received national recognition for the support it offers to students.