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1. World’s obese population hits 640 million

   More than one in ten men and one in seven women across the globe are now obese, according to the world’s biggest obesity study.

2. Disabled children to fulfil their potential through LJMU partnership

   A new interactive online training resource will help schools unlock opportunity and help disabled children reach their full potential. LJMU in collaboration with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have launched the project after statistics for attainment in primary and secondary schools show a significant gap between pupils with no identified special educational needs (SEN) and disabled pupils.

3. Panama welcomes LJMU at world-famous canal launch

   A Liverpool delegation including Eddie Blanco-Davis, from LJMU’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology flew to Panama at the behest of the UK embassy in Panama to attend the official launch of the £3.9bn expansion of the Panama Canal.

4. Study shows impact on emotional reactions

   Researchers from LJMU and the University of Liverpool have conducted a study examining the effect ecstasy has on different parts of the brain.

5. Students join international business leaders at Horasis congress at IFB 2016

   Students from Liverpool Business School recently joined a host of international delegates from the fields of politics, business and society to take part in the Horasis global meeting as part of the International Festival of Business (IFB) 2016.

6. Revealing 100-year global height study

   Dutch men and Latvian women are the tallest on the planet, according to the largest ever study of height around the world. The research group, which included LJMU’s Dr Lynne Boddy, conducted the study using data from most countries in the world, tracking the height of young adult men and women between 1914 and 2014.

7. Honorary Fellowship: Rt Hon Frank Field MP

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Frank Field MP at Liverpool Cathedral on Tuesday 12 July 2016.

8. Honorary Fellowship: Councillor Gary Millar

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Gary Millar at Liverpool Cathedral on Thursday 14 July 2016.

9. Honorary Fellowship: Louise Ellman MP

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Louise Ellman MP at Liverpool Cathedral on Wednesday 13 July 2016.

10. Graduation review: Wednesday 13 July 2016

    The sun shone on the third day of LJMU's 2016 Summer Graduation Ceremonies at Liverpool Cathedral on Wednesday 13 July.