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1. International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) - 3rd December 2019

   1981 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Disabled People and since then, 3rd December has been marked as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues with a focus on the rights of disabled people and the gains derived from their integration into every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of our communities.

2. Experts advising world's governments on 'cleaner' mining

   Advising governments and industry on best, or better practices, is a vital job carried out by scientists such as Patrick Byrne of LJMU.

3. International Pronouns Day

   International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing and educating about personal pronouns common practice.

4. LJMU PHD student Valeria Carini recognised at Pandemic Institute’s first Student Excellence Awards

   Valeria was presented the award alongside students from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine with grants for scientific research, aimed to enhance preparedness for future pandemics.

5. Royal Television Society award for Gioia's tragic documentary

   Journalism graduate Gioia's heartfelt film seeks answers after death of her father

6. Holocaust Remembrance Day

   On Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January) we reflect on some of the past events at LJMU which have shaped our understanding of humanity's worst crimes.

7. Training for managers: disabilities and long-term health conditions, including mental health

   LJMU’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Team, are proud to be working in partnership with coaching and training specialists; Result CIC (Community Interest Company) and are pleased to offer LJMU Managers, Programme Leaders and Personal Tutors (those directly responsible for staff/students) the opportunity to participate in a half day Training for Managers of Staff with Disabilities & Long-Term Health Conditions Including Mental Health, workshop.

8. Researchers back NHS-Police domestic abuse partnership

   Victims engaging with prosecutions triples, say researchers

9. Exercise maintains 'rhythm of life'

   Exercising at a regular time of day may help to ward off mental health conditions by protecting the body's natural circadian rhythms, research suggests.

10. Revolutionising digital technology solutions through SME collaboration

    A unique business support programme, set to power a digital manufacturing revolution in the North West, is tapping into the next generation of innovative minds through collaboration with the LJMU Faculty of Engineering and Technology.