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1. Positive response to Actus staff development platform

   There has been an extremely positive response from staff to the introduction of Actus, our new system to support development and performance.

2. Career Tips: How to make the most out of the Final Year Support and Jobs Fair

   The Final Year Support and Jobs Fair takes place on Wednesday 21 February from 11am to 2pm at the Student Life Building and is aimed at final year students who want to get a head start on graduation and take care of their next steps. These are our tips on how to make the most of the fair.

3. Ice Age bone samples reveal DNA links between wolves and dogs

   An international group of geneticists and archaeologists have analysed bones samples, some provided by LJMU, that reveal the ancestry of dogs can be traced to at least two populations of ancient wolves.

4. Researchers’ work helps encourage more women into sport

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5. forensic science

   LJMU scientists team up with police, farmers and unions ahead of new legislation on dog attacks

6. LJMU and British Horseracing Authority launch new Racing PhD focusing on jockey nutrition and wellbeing

   Improving jockeys’ wellbeing and fitness through research and sporting partnerships

7. School of Nursing and Allied Health receives £250,000 from ESRC

   The School of Nursing and Allied Health has been awarded £250,000 from the prestigious Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for a project which will examine the rights of healthcare practitioners in relation to abortion.

8. Postgraduate students – you could win £100 by completing a quick survey

   Could you spare a few minutes to complete a survey about your studies? Your answers to the questionnaire will help us to learn more about what we are doing well and where we could make changes and you will be entered into a prize draw with a chance of winning a cash prize.

9. Why our brains need touch

   An LJMU academic is leading a Neuroscience Group (SANG) that is revolutionising how we view the basic human sense of touch.

10. Training materials now available on Canvas for CourseLoop

    The CourseLoop Canvas resource has short video guides on how to get started in addition to information if you require additional help and support.