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1. Induction September 2024 update

   As the whole university looks towards the beginning of the next standard academic year, this all staff update offers an overview of the work being undertaken to register and welcome our new students.

2. "I expect January Graduation to be more special than ever"

   We spoke to Head of Corporate Events at LJMU Dawn Fantin about our forthcoming Graduation ceremonies.

3. 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.

4. Eurovision volunteers needed

   The volunteering programme has officially opened, giving people the chance to be at the heart of this iconic event taking place in Liverpool in May.

5. REF 2021 Consideration for Individual Circumstances

   As part of the University's commitment to supporting equality and diversity in the forthcoming Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), we have put in place safe and supportive structures for eligible academic staff to declare information about any equality-related circumstances that may have affected their ability to research productively during the assessment period (1 January 2014 - 31 December 2020), and particularly their ability to produce research outputs at the same rate as staff not affected by circumstances.

6. National Teaching Fellowship awarded to Dr Craig Hammond

   LJMUs Dr Craig Hammond, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, has been recognised for his outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in higher education, with a National Teaching Fellowship.

7. Aiding entrepreneurs in North Africa and the Middle-East

   $250,000 grant to Liverpool Business School to create new data for growth and jobs in MENA countries

8. Machines that 'learn how to learn'

   Researchers have developed a new approach to machine learning that mimics humans ability to learn how to learn.

9. Tim Hetherington's "Infidel"

   LJMU is exhibiting 'Infidel' the work of award-winning Liverpool photojournalist Tim Hetherington from 15-25 September.

10. Formula Student road to Silverstone explored in new 1823 Podcast

    In a special edition of the LJMU 1823 Podcast: The road to Silverstone, Dr Christian Matthews is joined by LJMU e-Racing Head of Team 2022, MSc student Cameron Reedy, and former Head of Team, Rhian Griffith, who now works as a mechanical engineer at the Small Robot Company.