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1. Invite - EU Laser Fence Research Project Final Conference

   Date: 3-4 March 2020 Location: Byrom Street Campus Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/life-laser-fence-tickets-86105845903

2. New social media policy

   The university has launched its new social media policy to help staff get the most out of their communications and to stay safe.

3. Transgender Remembrance Day: Gender identity, trans-awareness and policing

   Our EDI team caught up with Christian Owens, founder of GenderSpace, to discuss gender identity, trans- awareness and policing for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

4. Reciprocal Mentoring Programme involving BAME Staff, Black Students and Senior Leaders

   Given the success of last year's pilot, we are running the LJMU Reciprocal Mentoring Programme again and we are extending it to include BAME staff from across the institution. The programme is open to all LJMU Senior Staff from Director Level of non BAME Background and to BAME staff from non-Director Level and to Black Students from all Faculties.

5. "I’ve always wanted to make sure everyone gets the same opportunity" - Ambar Ennis

   Meet the Student Union's new Vice-President (Community and Wellbeing).

6. Students given unique insight into production of BBC Radio Merseyside’s longest running programme

   LJMU's MA Mass Communications students went behind the scenes at BBC Radio Merseyside for a studio tour, followed by an 'in conversation' event with Mike Brocken, presenter of Folkscene, Radio Merseyside's longest running programme.

7. Graduate and Placement Recruitment Fair – 10 March, 12-3pm, Student Life Building

   Students from any programme or level of study are invited to attend this fair to meet and network with 50+ employers offering internships, placements and graduate roles.

8. The Cost of Violence on Merseyside report - Public Health Institute

   Landmark study finds serious violence costs £185m to region

9. $1 billion not enough to halt orangutan decline

   A new study shows that money is better spent on forest protection and law enforcement than rescue and rehabilitation

10. Nisha Katona installed as Chancellor

    LJMU is "a mother of the city" says the Mowgli entrepreneur