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1. CBD use in rugby high as players seek to soothe pain

   A new study from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) highlights the high prevalence of cannabidiol (CBD) use among professional rugby players despite warnings it could lead to drugs bans.

2. The Conversation: What we can learn from some of the world's most extreme athletes about overcoming doubt

   In extreme sports, the consequences of athletes’ decisions can be life threatening. So what can we learn from moment of jumping?

3. The Forgotten Athletes: Jockeys' Health reinvented

   Jockey-turned-academic helps 400 riders with diet and performance

4. Research: Virtual reality proves violence breeds violence

   Simulation predicts history of violence in certain individuals

5. Alpine F1 performance coach and jet lag doctoral researcher visits LJMU ahead of new Formula 1 season

   Sport and Exercise Science Professional Doctorate student, Tom Clark, visited LJMU last week in preparation for the start of the new Formula 1 season and to discuss his jet lag research. Tom has spent the past four years working with the Alpine F1 team and specifically their driver Esteban Ocon.

6. Don't rush to go vegan, says nutrition guru

   Entrepreneur and graduate Angela Clucas offers advice to students

7. LJMU recognised for supporting athletes in education

   Liverpool John Moores University has been recognised as a leading institution in supporting talented athletes in education.

8. Lecturer’s new book examines security at sports mega-events amid the pandemic

   International Relations and Politics with Sociology Lecturer, Dr Jan Ludvigsen, shared insights from his book this week with the LJMU community ahead of its release on Friday 8 April.

9. LJMU’s Professor Greg Whyte - Behind the scenes at Children in Need

   LJMU's Sport and Exercise Sciences Professor Greg Whyte has helped raise over 50 million for charity including taking part in this year's Children in Need 2021.

10. Liverpool’s key position in creating more active and healthy communities across the Globe

    A worldwide network of active cities is set to expand following a knowledge-sharing event attended by ten different countries.