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1. "I had not done anything academic for a very long time"

   We met three staff colleagues who were supported through further study

2. Nanotech to lengthen life-span of electric vehicles

   Electric vehicles (EVs) are an important part of meeting global goals on climate change, but with more than half of their emissions coming in the manufacturing phase, product duration is key to ensuring EVs remain low-carbon emitters.

3. One to one appointments for careers advice

   Our Student Futures: Careers, Employability and Enterprise team has a range of careers support over December and the festive break.

4. Britain Afraid: Imperial Insecurities and National Fears - conference June 21/22

   Interview with organiser Dr James Crossland

5. Securing the future of Remembrance Day

   With younger generations finding it increasingly difficult to relate to the World Wars, LJMU is working to secure the future of Remembrance Day through two innovative, nationally-funded, research projects.

6. Support over the spring break and what to do in Liverpool

   For most of our students following the standard academic calendar, the spring break runs from 9 to 24 April. Whether you are heading home or staying around Liverpool, here is some advice on where to go, what to do if you need help and support and those all important Library opening times.

7. Human speech evolved from great apes

   Researchers have shown that, contrary to previous arguments, great apes do have control over their voice, and can learn how to ‘speak,’ throwing new light on the evolution of speech.

8. Discoveries of faint galaxies using supernovae

   Tom Sedgwick, PhD student at the Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), part of LJMU,has with a team of ARI astronomers discovered 140 ‘new’galaxies, with findings due to be published in April’s edition of the prestigious journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

9. Liverpool School of Art and Design will host its first art-science showcase after being awarded prestigious Leonardo LASER status

   The first LASER session will focus on the theme of faces and identity with presentations on facial skin growth, forensic art and cosmetic surgery.

10. New Wilfred Owen film scoops thirteen international festival awards

    A new film telling the story of the fascinating final year of WWI English poet and soldier Wilfred Owen’s life has scooped a collection of international industry awards.