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1. Generation X hardest hit as drug deaths rise yet again in England and Wales

   Record deaths but many drugs not even included in figures.

2. 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.

3. A statement from the Liverpool Vice-Chancellors

   A statement on the riots that have taken place across Liverpool and the UK

4. Usernames and passwords

   Many external (non-LJMU) websites have been hacked recently, resulting in millions of usernames and passwords being leaked and passed on to criminals.

5. Liverpool partnership delivers improved access and support for student mental health services

   Students in Liverpool are benefitting from improved mental health support, thanks to a partnership between universities and NHS services across the city.

6. LJMU staff celebrated for their 1315 years of long service

   33 members of staff have been celebrated for working at the university for 25, 35, 45 or 50 years.

7. Liverpool announces world-leading end-to-end Pandemic Institute

   Liverpool John Moores University is partnering with the citys major health research and public organisations to launch the headquarters of the Global Pandemic Institute, committed to helping the world prevent, prepare, and respond more effectively to pandemics.

8. Coffee and Connections

   The next Coffee and Connections event takes place on Thursday 12th September at Exchange Station from 8.15am.

9. Yuletide TV schedules remain culturally significant

   Dr Joanne Knowles, Senior Lecturer in Media, Culture and Communication, School of Humanities and Social Science, comments on why the Christmas TV schedule is still so eagerly anticipated, even in the age of on-demand viewing.

10. Digital media and content production CPD courses

    Staff looking to reskill, retrain or advance their skills in digital media and content production may be interested in one of our Screen School’s short courses.