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1. Microplastic pollution threatens hermit crab populations

   New research from Queens University Belfast and Liverpool John Moores University reveals how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity.

2. Academic Board vacancy

   There is currently a vacancy on Academic Board for a member of the Directorate to serve as a member of the Academic Board/

3. The tropical birds that hang out with the right-looking guys

   In the world of rare tropical birds, hanging out with guys with the right looks can be the difference between life or death.

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. Stepping up on sustainability and saving 25p on every cuppa on campus

   Did you know if you use a reusable cup at a café on campus, you will get 25p off the cost of your hot drink?

6. Churchill Way Flyovers

   Liverpool City Council will shortly begin the process of demolishing the Churchill Way flyovers.

7. Business students do consultancy work for Danish firm

   Link-up comes after successful fact-finding trip

8. Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement

   We wish all our Jewish staff and students at LJMU a good and fulfilling celebration.

9. Thermal ‘fingerprinting’ to help conserve rare animals in Madagascar

   SCIENTIFIC methods developed at Liverpool John Moores University and Chester Zoo to count animals from the air are being adopted in the wilds of Madagascar.

10. Changes to the Leadership and Development Foundation

    The Leadership and Development Foundation is undergoing some changes to better support all staff development across the whole of LJMU.