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1. Academic Board election update

   Information about who has been appointed to Academic Board

2. ARI creates simulation of the Universe with realistic galaxies

   An international team of astronomers, including Dr Rob Crain from the LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), have developed a simulation of the Universe in which realistic galaxies are created. Astronomers can now use the results to study the development of galaxies from almost 14 billion years ago until now.

3. Sleeping 'well not long' linked to better health

   First study of restricted sleep patterns and respiratory illness

4. Going for Gold at Tokyo 2020

   Good luck to all our LJMU athletes and sport science staff as they go for medal glory in Japan.

5. Sector-leading and innovative practice in advancing equality and diversity

   In a recent report by HEFCE on Sector-leading innovative practice in advancing equality and diversity, LJMU was commended for the number and range of events and initiatives focusing on equality and diversity issues.

6. Study of 'nearest human relative' suggests parenting more influential than genetics

   Paper in Communications Biology looked at influencers of stress in 600 chimpanzees

7. Extracting the past

   Anthropology students uncover secrets of the Scladina Cave

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Domestic abuse: better safeguarding can aid prosecution

    New research suggests domestic abuse victims are better served by schemes which prioritise safeguarding over prosecution.