LJMU joins BBC scheme to boost female representation in the media
Liverpool John Moores University has teamed up with the BBC to improve gender representation in UK broadcasting.
Liverpool John Moores University has teamed up with the BBC to improve gender representation in UK broadcasting.
The representations of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) roles is improving, but there’s work to be done. As of 2018, WISE Campaign (Women into Science and Engineering) announced that the UK is on track to have one million women working in the field by 2020. These statistics are encouraging, and demonstrate an improvement in opportunities shown to young women who pursue the career path.
Following the close of the elections for 6 posts on the Academic Board, the results are now available.
Discover the intertwined history of our species. A new free gallery officially opened at the World Museum Liverpool on 6th September 2019. The opening was marked by a family event: Human Evolution Festival, but the gallery is now open to the public and an activity trail will be available soon. Where do we come from? What makes us human? These fundamental mysteries have shaped the study of human origins for centuries. Trace our species’ evolution from the first upright primate through to modern humans.
For this year's Black History Month celebrations, LJMU is involved in a range of events.
A new drug to treat the ultra-rare genetic disease alkaptonuria (AKU) has been given the go-ahead following research in Liverpool.
Marine research experts at Liverpool John Moores University are to undertake a major study of the risks to global merchant shipping.
The scheme has supported more than 100 high-class doctoral students in becoming part of our vibrant research community, which is delivering world-leading and internationally-excellent research across the institution.
It was only a relatively short time ago - in March this year - that the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic. We know now that it is likely to be many, many months before the UK pronounces its outbreak over; and certainly years before it is over globally.
In the world of rare tropical birds, hanging out with guys with the right looks can be the difference between life or death.