JMU Journalism Liverpool Life is produced by students from Liverpool Screen School. Here is a selection of their recent success stories and high profile interviews.
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LiverpoolSU student events and trips

Liverpool Students' Union has a range of trips and events taking place during November and December.
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Calling City Campus students

Walk this way. Talk this way - For a chance to win £100
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Launch of Merseyside: Culture and Place

An invitation to the book launch of Merseyside: Culture and Place, edited by LJMU’s Mike Benbough-Jackson and Sam Davies.
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LJMU awards record £700,000 worth of scholarships

Over 170 talented students have each received £1,000 for each year of their study for demonstrating academic excellence, voluntary/community work and sporting ability.
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Staff publishing success

The Liverpool Screen School's expertise in Creative Writing, Drama, Journalism, Film Studies and Media is available to read in a variety of upcoming and recent publications, showcasing the extensive and current practical industry experience of staff.
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Prof Parkinson advises on government regeneration plan

LJMU’s Professor Michael Parkinson has advised that ministers need to do more for the regeneration of northern cities like Liverpool, following a report released this week as part of an Inquiry into the Government’s plan for regeneration.
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Hush, hush happenings from LJMU's Broadcast and Media Group

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Honorary Fellow Paul Barber speaks to students

Paul Barber was made an Honorary Fellow in 2011 for his outstanding contribution to the performing arts over the last 30 years.
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LJMU cross Faculty research successes

End of Life Care for Dementia Sufferers: Research Successes
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LJMU Voluntary Retirement Policy

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LJMU academic presents at European Union

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Dental Plan for LJMU staff

LJMU continues to make available arrangements for all staff that provides cover in the event of them requiring dental treatment.
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New workshops at the Graduate Development Centre

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Memorandum of Understanding with Ghana Ministry of Health

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Student Finance - Parent and student information evening

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Diabetes Research Symposium

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Liverpool Science and Technology Careers Fair

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Student Information System - Downtime

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GDC events

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CPD sessions: November 2011

LJMU's Academic Enhancement Unit will be running a range of CPD workshops throughout November.
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LJMU staff beware of rogue HMRC emails

The University is aware of a number of "phishing" emails regarding tax refunds that have been sent to University staff email addresses.
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LJMU makes links with North American university

LJMU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA.
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LJMU/Lifestyles Fitness Update

Since launching the LJMU/Lifestyles scheme at the beginning of the semester, staff and students have enjoyed using the facilities and the scheme is clearly a great success.
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Graduate entrepreneur Gavin guides LJMU business students

Gavin Sherratt of It’s About Websites, Your Business eZine and Mashbo recently visited Liverpool Business School (LBS) to meet students following the Graduate Enterprise module.
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LJMU addressing the changing needs of the NHS

LJMU expertise is helping to meet the changing needs of the National Health Service (NHS) with bespoke training to develop the skill base of consultants.
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Employment Workshops for LJMU international students

Graduate Development Centre workshops: understanding the UK jobs market for international students.
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Open Labs breakfast events

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Success at the EFQM Excellence Awards 2011

Liverpool John Moores University has been awarded a prize for 'Building Partnerships' at the EFQM Excellence Awards 2011 at a ceremony in Munich last night.
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Not to be missed: a rare treat for fans of musical theatre

On Wednesday 2 November, LJMU Honorary Fellow Patricia Routledge will be 'Facing the Music' at the Johnson Foundation Auditorium in LJMU’s Art and Design Academy.
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Roscoe Lecture: Professor the Baroness Finlay

Professor the Baroness Finlay of Llandaff recently delivered a Roscoe Lecture titled 'Cancer, compassion & care' as part of the 2011 Roscoe Lecture Series: 'Facing 21st Century Challenges’ at St George’s Hall.
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Struggling to sort out your student finance?

The University is aware that some students are still struggling to sort out their student finance for a variety of reasons and a small number of you have not yet been paid.
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think magazine launched - first edition now available

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Results - Board of Governors Non Teaching Staff Election 2011

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Come to the LJMU swap shop and swap don’t shop!

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Nominations announced for Graduate Entrepreneurs Awards

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REWIRE at the Art and Design Academy

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LJMU Fashion students helping fundraise for Alder Hey

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Evolution of kit creates a revolution in performance

New research from Gillette and LJMU's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences has revealed the dramatic impact that the technological evolution of kit and equipment has had on modern rugby performance.
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Student Taxi Marshalling Service

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Liverpool Film Seminar on The Hurt Locker

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Considering an MBA? Let us know your thoughts

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News from the Graduate Development Centre

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LJMU working with YPC

LJMU has further developed its relationship and portfolio of programmes with education provider Kolej Teknologi Yayasan Pendidikan Cheras - iTWEB (YPC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Sport Scholar Ryan achieves gold in World Championships

LJMU Sport Scholarship student, Ryan Hanlon, who competes in Triathlon and is currently studying Construction Management, reached the pinnacle of the sport at amateur level.
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LJMU achievers secure industry links

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Settling in advice for LJMU students

Finding it challenging living in a new environment? Struggling with the transition from home to university? Feeling lonely? If so, there is plenty of support available at LJMU to get you through.
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HELOA at LJMU

The Higher Education Liaison Officers Association (HELOA) held their annual Training Day at LJMU last week.
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October Open Days

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New E-learning opportunities for LJMU staff.

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LJMU’s Sports Expertise Showcased in Malaysia

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Professorship and Readership Conferments 2012

Applications deadline: midnight on Friday 9 December.
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LJMU is top of the class in Northern Irish schools

LJMU's popularity across the Irish Sea keeps on growing, with enrolments from Northern Irish students considerably higher than at any other university in England, Scotland or Wales*.
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Attendance confirmation deadline: 28 October

All students (except those enrolled on research or CPD programmes) should have received an email to their LJMU email account asking them to confirm they are attending the University this academic year.
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Member of the Angola 3 comes to LJMU

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Stuart Maconie’s entertaining lecture

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US academic proves a big hit

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Students perform at Liverpool Irish Festival

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Participants required for research into meditation and mindfulness at LJMU.

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Civil Service Fast Stream Graduate Programme Presentation

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University of Malaya welcomes GDC

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Praise for project at Men’s Health Congress

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LJMU graduates rebranding the city

Liverpool is in the midst of a major creative rebrand, it’s liverpool, i’m liverpool, and two Liverpool Screen School graduates are at the heart of the campaign.
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Eminent economist praises pioneering papers

The final four volumes of a 14 volume series edited by Dr Chris Mulhearn, Reader in Economics and Emeritus Professor Howard R. Vane of the Liverpool Business School have just been published.
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New improved International Study Centre

LJMU’s International Study Centre (ISC) has recently relocated to Rodney House, Mount Pleasant and now offers improved facilities to even more students.
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Real achievers scoop top awards

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Taking to the hills for peer learning enhancement

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Information sessions for international students

The Student Advice team will be running weekly Tier 4 (General) Extension Workshops to help international students who need to extend their student visa in the UK.
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Chaplaincy drop-in sessions for staff

Whether you belong to a faith community or not, you are welcome to talk confidentially to LJMU’s Chaplain for staff, Reverend Canon Bob Lewis.
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Calling first year undergrads – we need you for a focus group!

Earn £10 print credits for your Virtual Purse account by sharing your views on enrolment and induction
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Unity Theatre offer

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LJMU is offering a cardiac screening event open to all staff and students

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Popular broadcaster and author gives lecture

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LJMU calculates social return on investment

LJMU has undertaken its first commercial contract to help a client organisation calculate the social return on its work.
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Call for Nominations for External Governors

Governors, students, staff and friends of the University are invited to suggest suitable people to serve as external members of the Board of Governors.
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No place like home: new student accommodation website launched

A new LJMU accommodation website has just been launched which showcases the best of city centre living to new students with colourful photography, new graphics and 360 degree tours.
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Graduate Enterprise Fellowship Programme

Applications are now being invited for the next round of the ERDF funded Enterprise Fellowship Programme (EFP), the LJMU graduate business start scheme.
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LJMU staff: special offer from Medicash

As a special offer for staff at Liverpool John Moores University, Medicash are giving FastTrack cover. Plus any person who signs up to a Medicash health plan on the promotion dates will receive a Health Screening Voucher (RRP £69).
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Board of Governors election: non teaching Staff Governor

There is currently one vacancy on the Board of Governors for a member of Non Teaching staff for the period of office 24 October 2011 to 23 October 2013.
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Option Module Registration Deadline extended to 14 October

Students now have an extra week to confirm their option module choices for this academic year.
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Black History Month

Black History Month is a national celebration that takes place every October with the aim of promoting and celebrating the contributions of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities (BME) to British Society.
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ESA advised by ARI

Dr Ivan Baldry, from LJMU's Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) has been involved in the selection for the European Space Agency (ESA)'s next two science missions.
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Join LJMU academics for the Liverpool Irish Festival

As part of the Liverpool Irish Festival, a short film series presented and introduced by Dr Gerry Smyth, Reader in Cultural History at Liverpool John Moores University will take place between 26 and 28 October.
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WoW: students excel with SEEN Magazine designs

LJMU Fashion and Communications Undergraduates started this semester with a World of Work (WoW) LIVE project for SEEN magazine.
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LJMU students' success in Stonewall Talent Programme

The Stonewall Talent Programme is a new initiative aiming to equip the next generation of lesbian, gay and bisexual leaders aged between 18 and 25 yrs with the skills and confidence to influence and inspire in whatever career they pursue.
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Can you feed 4 for a fiver? Closing date extended

Feed your flat or house mates for a fiver and win a meal (value £100) at the Spice Lounge, Liverpool.
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LiverpoolSU Networking events

Liverpool Students' Union has planned a couple of networking events for mature and international students.
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Roscoe Lecture: Cancer, compassion & care

Over the last 15 years, LJMU has invited some of the country's leading commentators to deliver a Roscoe Lecture, joining the people of Liverpool in discussing issues that really matter.
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Doctorate of Business Administration success

Liverpool Business School examines its first Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA).
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'deconstructing voices' returns to Liverpool

On Sunday 16 October, LJMU Screen School’s 'deconstructing voices' will return to Liverpool as part of the Bluecoat’s Chapter & Verse Literature Festival.
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New Staff Mag out now

The latest online edition of the staff magazine, the Mag, is available now.
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Successful North West Skillset Media Academy

Shadow Secretary and Shadow Minister consider successful North West Skillset Media Academy.
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3 Talks in the 3 Graces

LJMU is participating in the 3 Talks Seminar Series, which aims to promote serious debate about city living so as to influence both policy makers and decisions with the reality and experience of those who live in the city.
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Ministry of Food initiative

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) have branched out into food and nutrition education with the help of LJMU expertise.
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Countering bribery, fraud and corruption

The recent implementation of the 2010 Bribery Act is a timely reminder for all staff to be on their guard against intentions or actions that could be regarded as fraudulent or corrupt and which put individuals or the University at risk of prosecution.
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Better Union Forum

How was Welcome Week for you? Come to this years Better Union Forum and let us know. Better Union Forum takes place on Tuesday 4th October in Cafe Drift inside Liverpool Students Union, The Haigh Building.
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New GDC staff newsletter now available

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LJMU historian goes Dutch

Dr Nick White, Reader in Imperial and Commonwealth History, has been invited to give an important paper at the University of Leiden in Holland.
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International Congress of Precision Machining 2011

The 6th International Congress of Precision Machining [ICPM2011], recently held at the Adelphi Brittania Hotel, was opened by Professor Nigel Weatherill and a welcome to Liverpool given by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Frank Prendergast.
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Byrom Street coffee shop extends opening hours

From Tuesday 8 November, the Byrom Street Foyer coffee shop will be open until 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, during Semester.
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Staff CPD Workshops: October 2011

The Academic Enhancement Unit is running the following CPD Workshops during October.
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Top academic to speak on US national identity

The popular National Identity lecture series returns on Wednesday 5 October 2011 at 68 Hope Street.
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Can you manage your money?

LJMU’s Student Advice Team is encouraging all students to sort out a budget for the semester as soon as possible so they can make their money last.
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Discounted bus travel with a student saver ticket

Save money on bus travel throughout the North West with an Arriva Student Saver ticket.
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Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Award Finalists

This year’s Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards finalists include three LJMU Enterprise Fellows.
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Radio 4 comes to the Roaches with LJMU astronomer

LJMU astronomer accompanies Clare Balding on Radio 4’s ‘Ramblings’ programme.
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Keep on Learning: World Mental Health Day

Join the LJMU Student Advice and Wellbeing Team to celebrate positive mental health.
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Employment opportunity: become a student advocate

Are you a current student at LJMU and interested in sharing your knowledge and experience of university to help motivate and aspire other young people to enter higher education?
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Workplace coaching and mentoring sessions

The Academic Enhancement Team has places available for participants to attend the following programmes:
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Illuminating Italian internship for LJMU student

Final year History of Art & Museum Studies student, Hailey Baxter, has spent the last month in Venice working as an Intern at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.
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Liverpool Graduate Careers Festival

LJMU students are invited to attend the Liverpool Graduate Careers Festival at St George's Hall on Wednesday 12 October 2011, 10.30am to 3.30pm.
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Liverpool universities alumni quiz night

The next pub quiz will take place on Thursday 20 October 2011, with registration from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm, start at the Liverpool Guild of Students, 160 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TR.
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Firearms and Fingertips

LJMU Creative Writing graduate James Shaw has written and directed a play, 'Firearms and Fingertips', which has been critically acclaimed and is receiving excellent reviews.
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New GDC careers and employability videos online now

The Graduate Development Centre has added a host of new careers and employability videos to the WoW website, YouTube channel and Facebook page.
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Making the Invisible, Visible

Open Labs launches the first of its briefings on emerging technologies, trends and markets that will inform the next generation of digital products and services.
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Call for 2012 Honorary Fellowship Nominations

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LJMU graduate on prestigious list of rising entrepreneurs

LJMU graduate James Rowan of Webrevolve International Ltd has been selected for Insider North West magazine’s 2011 list of 42 entrepreneurs under the age of 42.
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Never off duty

Tourism lecturer swaps the beach for the boardroom.
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Staff development programmes

The Academic Enhancement Team has staff places available on the following programmes:
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Seminar: Robert King - the Story of a Black Panther

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News and events from the Catholic Chaplaincy

The Catholic Chaplaincy welcomes new and returning students to Liverpool.
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One Day Conference: The Voice of Modern Slavery

As part of the National Identity project LJMU is running a special inter-disciplinary one day conference entitled 'The Voice of Modern Slavery' on Thursday 6 October in the Art and Design Academy and the Unity Theatre.
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Student Loans Company warns about serious scams

LJMU has been asked by the Student Loans Company (SLC) to warn students about possible phishing scams and to remind you not to reveal your personal details online.
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LJMU student's book on Merseyside History hits the shelves

LJMU student Dan Longman has just completed his sixth book entitled ‘Wirral Then & Now’ which explores the Wirral’s historic pictorial past and is the sister publication to last year’s popular ‘Liverpool Then & Now.’
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Invitation to UK book launch: Our Village Our Life

Invitation to attend 'Our Village Our Life: Sikles in Focus' UK book launch hosted by the LJMU Centre for the study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion.
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Agency Workers Regulations

The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) 2010 is new UK legislation which comes into force on 1 October 2011.
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Invitation to Elvis Exhibition

LJMU staff are invited to a preview of a brand new special exhibition 'Elvis and Us'.
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Staff information: 2012 Olympic Games

The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London (and various other venues in England) from 27 July to 12 August 2012.
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LJMU Archives on display for Heritage Open Days

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Efficient and effective print strategy

LJMU’s organisation wide strategic approach to photocopying and printing, which has achieved and maintained an annual reduction of £100,000, has been recognised in the Universities UK report on Efficiency and Effectiveness in Higher Education.
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New Academic Framework Regulations for 2011/12

On 27 June 2011 the Academic Board agreed the new academic regulations for 2011/12.
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Invitation to meet Graduate Development Centre team

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New WoW Star Newspaper out now

The latest edition of the WoW Star Newspaper is out now and is available from drop bins in all LJMU buildings.
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Infrastructure Services Helpdesk update

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University reception services

A range of new reception services will be available across the University from Monday 19 September.
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Google Advocate at Open Labs Breakfast Event

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Does running explain the naked ape?

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Lifestyles Fitness Centres - staff membership details

All staff working at LJMU are entitled to free off-peak membership to Liverpool City Council’s Lifestyles Fitness Centres from 19 September 2011 onwards.
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Lifestyles Fitness Centres – student membership details

All students studying at LJMU during the 2011-2012 academic year are entitled to apply for free off-peak membership to Liverpool City Council’s Lifestyles Fitness Centres from 19 September 2011 onwards.
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Setting new standards in CCTV Analysis

LJMU, in conjunction with Cheshire Constabulary, has launched a Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Analysis.
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Complete your registration for 2011-2012 academic year

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Staff training: collaborative validation and programme review

Staff who wish to be trained for collaborative provision validation and programme review events are invited to attend one of the following sessions.
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Wolfson Research Merit Award

Professor Carole Mundell, who leads the Liverpool Gamma Ray Burst group in the Astrophysics Research Institute, has received a prestigious Wolfson Research Merit Award from The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science.
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Enterprise Educators

ECL's Track Dinning has been highly commended in the Enterprise Educators category at the 2011 National Enterprise Educator Awards (NEEA).
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Summer success stories for History of Art students

Staff involved with the BA (Hons) History of Art and Museum Studies programme are celebrating a series of successes this summer.
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Future Artists in conversation event

Liverpool Screen School and Future Artists present Future Artists in conversation - Producer Mark Ashmore ‘Project Lost Generation’ IP Law and Creative Commons
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Student registration update

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2012 entry student funding briefing sessions

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Life on the Wind

Collaborative study by Dr Dave Wilkinson reveals how microbes travel the earth
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Think before you print

Preparing materials for the beginning of semester? Need a quality print job delivered quickly and easily? Then why not use LJMU's Central Print Unit.
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Summer camp success

During the summer months, the Faculty of Education Community and Leisure hosted its two major annual sport and dance programmes for schools in Merseyside and young people from the local community.
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LJMU on the road with Sport Science

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Liverpool Telescope in supernova discovery

Astronomers recently discovered a bright supernova, otherwise known as an exploding star, and with scientists stating it is the nearest of its type observed for 40 years, the Liverpool Telescope was acknowledged for its rapid response time.
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Out and proud at the Liverpool Pride Festival

Staff, students, alumni, straight allies, friends and families joined in Liverpool’s 2nd Gay Pride march.
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Professorial Lecture: 'Diabetes - the Road to Enlightenment'

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Want to improve your lifestyle in retirement?

LJMU staff are invited to find out how to make a positive difference to their lifestyle in retirement.
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Gym membership junk emails

LJMU's free off-peak and discounted peak membership only applies to Lifestyles Fitness Centres.
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Paralympian visits Sport Science

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LJMU helps fundraising team reach new heights

LJMU opens its facilities to help Liverpool fundraiser’s charity team reach new heights
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Off-peak gym membership update

LJMU’s new free off-peak membership scheme to Lifestyles Fitness Centres will start from 19 September 2011 onwards.
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BAFTA nomination for Liverpool Screen School graduate

Liverpool Screen School graduate, Malath Abbas, and his team, ‘Evolved Ape’, has been named as one of three winners of the Dare to be Digital award - gaining the team a BAFTA nomination.
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New LJMU staff benefit

On 20 September LJMU will launch a new staff benefit: ‘Home Computing Interest Free Loan’.
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Historian goes on visual voyage to top maritime museum in USA

Dr David Clampin, Senior Lecturer in History in the School of Humanities and Social Science, is undertaking a research visit to the Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, Virginia, USA between 5 and 16 September 2011.
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Sucking Sherbet Lemons launch

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Have your say about the assessment of research quality

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Message from LJMU's new Vice-Chancellor

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Board of Governors

Vacancy for a Staff Governor Non Teaching - Call for Nominations
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Academic Enhancement Unit accredited programmes

Information sessions
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First SBC Graduation

Liverpool John Moores University held its first graduation ceremony for students at the Sino-British College (SBC) in Shanghai
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Procurement team move

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LJMU at the heart of the city

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Saudi students' summer school at the Port of Liverpool

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Liverpool Transport Strike centenary

LJMU Historians commemorate Liverpool Transport Strike centenary
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Clearing 2011

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LJMU technology supports electric vehicle project

The University’s Electrical Machines and Drives group led by Professor Emil Levi has won a share of major Research Council funded project to develop electrical vehicle (EV) technology.
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LJMU historian launches new book at the Library of Wales

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NUS Extra Card now available to all LJMU staff

NUS has just launched the NEW student discount card and made it available to all LJMU employees.
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Pharmacy fun for local school children

The School of Pharmacy and Bimolecular Sciences was recently host to three groups of school children who came to experience life at University and to develop their enthusiasm for science.
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National Student Survey

This year’s National Student Survey (NSS) results indicate that LJMU’s drive to improve its student learning experience is definitely on the right track:
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Important notice for LJMU staff based at Byrom Street

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Time and Energy Management training session

Developing People Limited, an external company, in conjunction with LJMU's Academic Enhancement Unit, would like to invite staff to an informative Time and Energy Management course.
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LJMU and successful SportsLinx collaboration

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Invitation to School of Law Conference

LJMU's School of Law is holding a one-day conference on 'The EU, International Organisations and Crisis Management in the Aftermath of the Recent 'Revolutions' in North Africa and in the Middle East.'
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Fun-filled summer holidays with LJMU

Do you have kids, aged 5-16, who are becoming bored in the holidays? Then why not try out the Summer Sport and Dance camps at IM Marsh.
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Car parking permit charges

Car parking permit charges for 2011/12 have now been set. These are in line with the policy agreed in 2007, confirmed by the Strategic Management Group last year, that income should match the forecast expenditure on the car parks.
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Using video to enhance course marketing

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Best KTP Partnership for the North West region

Liverpool John Moores University and Risktec Solutions Limited have been selected as the Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) in the North West for the KTP Regional Partnership Awards 2011.
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Student registration now live

Student registration for the 2011/2012 academic year is now live using the Student Information System (SIS).
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Professor Fluffy explores Engineering at LJMU

'Professor Fluffy’ recently came to LJMU to work with local primary school students teaching them about the world of Engineering.
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Honorary Fellows in the press

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Disturbances throughout the UK

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Advice and help for students during the holidays

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National Postgraduate Networking Conference at LJMU

The 12th Postgraduate Symposium on the Convergence of Telecommunications, Networking and Broadcasting (PGNet 2011).
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Exploring Paths between Homelessness and Imprisonment in Liverpool

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Catalan Universities invite the GDC to share employability expertise

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Re-register for the 2011/2012 academic year

It’s not just new students who have to enrol at LJMU – every student on every programme at the University has to re-register at the start of each academic year.
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Silverstone success for Formula Student Team

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Textiles in Action

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Are you going to University in 2012?

Help us get a future student’s perspective by completing our short survey.
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Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies

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UK Research Office to deliver seminar at LJMU

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Aimhigher Summer University 2011

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Opportunity to provide a 'home from home' for students

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John Moores Painting Prize China

The Liverpool School of Art and Design recently celebrated an exhibition of the first John Moores Painting Prize China, a new version of the Liverpool-based competition, which was launched in 2010.
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Can you spare some time for Clearing?

Call for volunteers - Thursday 18 August 2011.
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Rent-A-Car boost LJMU Opportunity Fund

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Fees and funding training

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Merseyside children try their hand at London 2012 science

More than 90 children from schools across the region were recently invited to LJMU to see how science will be used during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Student zones ready for registration

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National Teaching Fellowship Award for ECL Principal Lecturer

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RISES advises ‘Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance’

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Boardwalk Empire’s Al Capone presents LJMU Student Awards

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LJMU to lead cloud services consortium

LJMU-led consortium secures £198,000 University Modernisation Funding
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Staff Handbook revision: July 2011

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LJMU named finalist for EFQM Excellence Award

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LJMU Vice-Chancellor’s University of Liverpool Honour

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Liverpool John Moores University, Professor Michael Brown has received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Liverpool.
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Collaboration is key to success for credit unions

New research launched recently, reveals that credit unions must work together and in partnership with a wide range of public and private sector organisations in order to fulfil their potential and reach all those who need their help.
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LJMU Annual Student Nurse Conference

Organised by the students themselves, the 4th Annual Student Nurse Conference is taking place on 22 September 2011 at LJMU's Art and Design Academy.
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New breakfast networking event for students and graduates

LJMU Start-Up Network launches new breakfast networking club ‘Branching Out’.
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Tragic events in Norway

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Raleigh Bursary Award

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CIPD accredited HR programmes open day

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Academic calendar wallplanner 2011/12

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University Financial Year End 2011

Purchase Ordering System Goods Receiving Deadline – 29th July
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Praise for Graduate Accelerator Programme in Graduate Times

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4th annual Doctoral Conference

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Liverpool Pride event

The Liverpool Pride March is taking place on Saturday 6 August 2011.
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Staff training sessions for Blackboard 9.1 upgrade

Blackboard has been upgraded – so we are running training sessions to ensure that you get the most from this increased efficiency.
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Academic Board Elections announced

Faculty of Science - the number of votes cast for each candidate were as follows:
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Successful Professors and Readers for 2011

The following LJMU staff were successful at the meeting of the Professors and Readers Conferment Panel that was held at the end of last month.
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Snapshot videos of graduation

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Ambassador Fellowship for Vice-Chancellor

Pro-Chancellor presents "a very special award to a very special man."
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Graduation Review: Friday 15 July 2011

Congratulations to all our new graduates - we hope you all had a wonderful graduation and that you continue to dream, plan, achieve even after you've left LJMU.
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Honorary Fellow - John Kelly

John Kelly, former Executive Director for Regeneration at Liverpool City Council, received an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2011

The afternoon of Friday 15 July said goodbye to our great graduates at the last of the week's Graduation Ceremonies.
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Honorary Fellows - Bernice Law and Bob Prattey

At the penultimate Ceremony of 2011, LJMU awarded Honorary Fellowships to Bernice Law and Bob Prattey.
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Final celebrations for our amazing achievers

The rain managed to stay away as students graduated from the Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure and the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
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Business awards for postgraduates

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Graduation Review: Thursday 14 July 2011

On the fourth day of graduate week over 1,000 students graduated from:
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Honorary Fellow: Oliver Stanley

Oliver Stanley was awarded a Fellowship for his outstanding contribution to financial services in Liverpool and publishing.
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Sun, students and success - LJMU students score top marks

Here are just a few more student profiles from Thursday afternoon's graduation ceremony.
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Honorary Fellows: Tim Johnston and Jack Stopforth

Tim Johnston, Partner Director of AMION Consulting and Jack Stopforth, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce received an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
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Dreams, plans and achievements: more LJMU graduation stories

Students from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences enjoyed the sunshine on Thursday morning as they congregated at Liverpool Cathedral for their Graduation Ceremony.
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Graduation Review: Wednesday 13 July 2011

On Wednesday 14 July LJMU Chancellor Brian May attended the graduation ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of students from:
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Honorary Fellows - Sir Richard Lambert and David Moyes

At Wednesday afternoon's Graduation Ceremonies, LJMU awarded Honorary Fellowships to Sir Richard Lambert and David Moyes.
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Chancellor enjoys ceremonies with LJMU graduates

LJMU Chancellor Dr Brian May came along to Wednesday afternoon's Ceremony to congratulate undergraduate students from the Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure.
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Prizes and placements for Business Graduates

On the morning of Wednesday 13 July, undergraduate students from Liverpool Business School were at the Cathedral to collect their award certificates. We talked to just a few of them about their achievements.
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Honorary Fellow: Miles Templeman

Director General of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Miles Templeman was awarded an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the UK economy and university business engagement.
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Graduation Review: Tuesday 12 July 2011

At Tuesday’s Graduation the sun managed to shine through the clouds on students, their friends and families as we celebrated the achievements of graduates from:
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Honorary Fellow: Dame Janet Suzman

At LJMU's afternoon Graduation Ceremony, Dame Janet Suzman was made an Honorary Fellow.
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Internships and Bursaries - our graduates' stories

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Graduation: Honorary Fellows - Paul Barber and Neil Scales

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Hip hip hooray - another graduation day

Despite the sun staying behind the clouds, our graduating students were full of smiles as they celebrated in style.
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Graduation review: Monday 11 July 2011

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Graduation: Honorary Fellow - John Flamson

John Flamson was awarded a Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the regeneration of Liverpool.
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More success stories from graduation ceremonies

On the afternoon of Monday 11 July, LJMU students from the Schools of Built Environment and Computing and Mathematical Sciences celebrated becoming graduates.
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Graduation: Honorary Fellows - Peter Johnson and Matthew Kelly

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Graduation: Sun shines on successful students

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LJMU Vice-Chancellor among University of Liverpool Honours

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Liverpool John Moores University, Professor Michael Brown is among seven esteemed figures to receive honorary degrees from the University of Liverpool this month.
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Sport science world experts in Liverpool

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Host families required for Spanish students

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LJMU astronomer collaborates on award winning play

A new play, developed through a collaboration between Unlimited Theatre, LJMU astronomer Andy Newsam and ESA Astronaut trainer Gail Iles, has recently scooped two prestigious national awards.
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LJMU students get creative in Cannes

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Mending the broken heart: Regeneration from within

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Liverpool Telescope challenges galaxy formation theory

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IDEALS Namibia: Learning to lead

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Professional Learning: ECL and Liverpool Community College

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Screen School student success at MediaCity

Final year LJMU student Patrick Doyle secures commission for his interactive experience with CBeebies.
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LJMU lecturer honoured with not one, but two awards

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) presented Dr Charles Roberts from the School of Engineering, Technology and Maritime Operations with two awards at a Gala Dinner last week.
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Interesting internship for LJMU student

Self-employment ‘networking with industry’ event leads to internship for LJMU student.
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Astronomers reveal a cosmic ‘Axis of Evil’

Astronomers are puzzled by the announcement that the masses of the largest objects in the Universe appear to depend on which method is used to weigh them.
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Avril Robarts refurbishment works

Major disruption to ground floor services between Monday 18 July and Monday 8 August
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Don't miss the 8 July deadline for student records check

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Staff PDPR Scheme refreshed for 2011

LJMU's Personal Development and Performance Review Scheme (PDPR) is a key process in the management of the University and is linked to LJMU's Core Behavioural Values.
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Record breaking numbers attend LJMU Open Day

The Art and Design Academy opened its doors to more than 1,700 prospective students and their families at LJMU's undergraduate Open Day held last Wednesday 29 June.
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Free Employability Workshops for unemployed graduates

LJMU's Graduate Development Centre (GDC) has two great options for recent graduates looking to enhance their employability skills.
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LJMU Graduate lands top TV sports presenting job

An LJMU Journalism graduate has beaten thousands of people for a top TV presenter's job - to be the face of the 2012 Paralympics coverage on Channel 4.
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Challenges for criminal justice in the age of austerity

Ministry of Justice and University Research Centre Explores the Challenges For Criminal Justice in the Age of Austerity - Friday 24 June 2011.
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Fourth annual Film-Philosophy Conference 6th - 8th July 2011

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Liverpool Screen School is ‘Not Part Of’ this July

On 7 July, staff and students from LJMU's Screen School will be heading to Manchester’s Northern Quarter, to be ‘Not Part Of’, with a unique, one night only performance.
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LJMU Hosts the First Annual Public Lecture in Astronomy

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Invitation to Supporting Workplace Learning seminar

Teacher Education Research Network (TERN): ESRC Seminar Series.
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OSS, SIS and PRODCAT scheduled downtime

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News from the GDC

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Sociology of Rights conference

On 17th June, LJMU’s Sociology department welcomed the British Sociological Association’s ‘Sociology of Rights’ group for a one day conference at 68 Hope Street.
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Academic Board Elections 2011

Nominations announced.
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Summer school for budding designers

LJMU are running an exciting summer school for budding designers aged 11-16 called 'Be a Designer'.
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Going to Uni in 2012? We'd love to hear from you.

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Byrom Street IT support office move

The campus IT support office at Byrom Street will be relocated to G01 from 27 June until early September.
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LJMU signs with Leaders

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences has recently joined up with Leaders in Performance to produce an e-zine for its registered members.
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LJMU Celebrates 10th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference

The annual two day Learning and Teaching Conference showcases and disseminates innovative and effective learning, teaching and assessment practice from across LJMU and our partner institutions.
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Everyday Cycling for Everyone: LJMU supports Bike Week 2011

Bike Week 2011 (officially 18 to 26 June) is here again. Below is a calendar of events taking place in and around Liverpool during Bike Week. Both of the events are open to everyone.
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LJMU’s Summer Semester goes from strength to strength

LJMU recently welcomed almost 700 students to begin their Summer Semester programme with the University.
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City-wide sports campus for students and staff

A ground breaking partnership between LJMU and Liverpool City Council will see all students and staff get free access to the city council’s Lifestyles fitness centres in a ground breaking partnership launched today.
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LJMU's thriving business and community engagement

LJMU has maintained its position as one of the leading Higher Education Institutions in the UK for interaction with business and the community.
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ARI opens up ‘window of the universe’

Exploring Hubble in Orbit: two decades and counting
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Honorary Fellows recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

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Success for Liverpool's first Big Student Networking Night

Liverpool John Moores University’s ‘Start-Up Network’ has taken part in the first collaborative business networking event between the four universities in the city.
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Celebrating excellent teaching

Over 200 members of staff were nominated for this year’s Liverpool Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Awards and the nominations prove that inspiring teaching and learner support is crucial to delivering an outstanding student experience.
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British Academy Research Fellowship award

Dr Joe Moran, from the Department of English, School of Humanities and Social Science, has been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Research Fellowship for the academic year 2011/12.
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HE under representation of BME groups - event

A free event organised by the School of Humanities and Social Science at LJMU is scheduled to take place to consider ways of addressing the issues of under-representation of BME groups and their experiences in British universities.
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Download the June issue of the Staff Mag now

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Let’s Get Better Together (LGBT) event

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Prestigious European Research project

Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University are making an important contribution to a prestigious new European Research Project.
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LJMU academic wins most cited paper award

Dr. Stephen Fairclough from the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology has won the most cited paper award in the journal 'Interacting With Computers' for the period 2008-2010, for his 2009 paper.
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Successful Science Seminar day

The Faculty of Science held their annual Postgraduate Research Seminar day recently at the Peter Jost Enterprise Centre.
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Redmonds Building official naming

The official naming ceremony for the £37 million Redmonds Building took place last Thursday 9 June.
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Top student feedback for the GDC

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LJMU Formula student team wins IMechE award

The School of Engineering’s Formula Student Racing Team has received one of four awards worth £2,500 from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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EU funding success for LOOM

LOOM Research Institute secures EU funding for development of sustainable freight and logistics transport systems.
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Enrolment 2011/2012

All students – new and returning, undergraduate, postgraduate and international – will be asked to use online Student Self Service to complete part or all of their enrolment at the University for the 2011/2012 academic year.
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SIS: Transfers

Under the new rules, student transfers should, wherever possible, only be processed at the start or end of each academic year.
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SIS: Student records update

Final checks are currently underway to ensure that all relevant student data is successfully migrated from OSS onto the new Student Information System (SIS). To help clarify what’s required to make sure the SIS cutover goes well, here is a list of FAQs.
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Show your support at the big kick off

Liverpool John Moores University v BBC Radio Merseyside
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Supporting Peer Review: New Resources on Blackboard

Peer review, including peer observation of teaching, is an important component of LJMU's strategy to enhance the student experience.
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Mersey pupils put crime analysis to the ‘flame’ test

A team of Forensic Chemists recently took over LJMU labs at Byrom Street to solve a murder mystery.
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In memoriam: John Ellis

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Staff Infobase: vacation rules

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Staff CPD sessions: June

The following Certificate of Professional Development sessions will be running in June.
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Green League First for LJMU

It’s official - LJMU is the greenest university in Liverpool
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Planning and Information Purchasing - important information

Financial Year End - deadline for requisitions
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Swimming Pool Closure

The University is to close the swimming pool at IM Marsh from the end of August. The announcement was made to staff and community users last week.
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Academic Board elections

Vacancies for representatives on Academic Board, Call for Nominations: Second Call.
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LJMU staff to star in prestigious play

Three members of LJMU staff are travelling to Vienna in July this year to perform in a play specially commissioned for an international conference celebrating the centenary of the Irish writer Flann O’Brien.
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Is your programme data right?

June is a crucial month for the Student Information System (SIS) as it's when Faculties will sign off data relating to programmes running in the 2011/2012 academic year.
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8 July deadline for student records check

An extraordinary SIMG meeting was held last week to outline the final checks required to ensure that all relevant student data is successfully migrated from OSS onto the new Student Information System.
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Peugeot aids GDC Delivery Team expertise

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GDC working with Rolls Royce and the British Council

Representatives from LJMU’s Graduate Development Centre (GDC) were recently invited to Hanoi by Rolls Royce and the British Council in Vietnam.
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Students lead Primary Education Conference

On 27th May 2011 the Centre for Primary and Professional Learning held a highly successful student-led conference at IM Marsh to celebrate the work of final year undergraduates on the four-year BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS degree programme.
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LJMU students paint the town red

Students from LJMU's School of Art and Design recently volunteered to paint the Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre as part of the impressive Paint the Town Red event.
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LJMU Online shop for event planning

What can Online Shop do for conference and events?
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New Finance Director appointed

Julie Bertolini has been appointed as the new Finance Director. Julie is currently the Finance Director of Camera Dynamics, part of the Vitec Group, one of the world's leading equipment and services suppliers to the creative visual industries.
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Infrastructure Services: organisational change

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Effective Minutes and Agendas course

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Urgent Graduation notice

Registration deadline - Friday 3 June.
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SIS training environment

Faculty administrators had access to a Student Information System (SIS) training environment last week.
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Staff recognised for professional development

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Product Innovation Show 2011

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GDC online at the Guardian Higher Education Network

Join the online Q&A on graduate employability on Friday 27 May between 1.00 and 4.00pm.
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Staff discount at Liverpool One restaurant

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LJMU Learning and Teaching Conference

LJMU 10th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference - 14/15 June 2011, IM Marsh.
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Travelling abroad on University business

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Student Information System success story

Student recruitment and admissions - Student Information System success story.
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From the Mersey to Mexico

From the Mersey to Mexico – LJMU Geography students play a part at the Port.
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In Memoriam: Professor Noel Sheehy

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LJMU graduate proud to present Yooka

After graduating from LJMU’s School of Engineering, Technology and Maritime Operations last year, Andrew Jones was immediately employed by a web design company.
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News from BEST Research Institute

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100th Roscoe Lecture

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MOFILM takes Screen School students to Cannes

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Law students succeed in national competitions

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PDPR training workshops

Places are available to staff on two enlightening Personal Development and Performance Review courses.
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Harbour Club sessions for LJMU staff

Representatives from the Harbour Club Liverpool (Crowne Plaza) will be coming into the University to offer free health check sessions/massages/nutritional advice. In addition, they will be giving out free spa day passes worth £15 to LJMU staff.
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Student Information System: key dates UPDATED

Key dates and activities before the August go live
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Student Information System: Countdown to August go live

12 weeks until the next phase of the Student Information System goes live
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IDAHO

May 17 2011 is International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO).
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Liverpool Graduate Recruitment Festival

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WoW in Conversation video - NHS Head of Nursing

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Ways on the web to promote your event

Are you planning, or do you know about, an event that may be of interest to LJMU staff, students or prospective students? Let us know.
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Universities running after the naked ape

LJMU and the University of Glasgow give early humans the run around.
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Government urged to look again at Liverpool Telescope

House of Commons Science and Technology Committee give support to LJMU’s Liverpool Telescope and National Schools’ Observatory
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Cash-back for students with TV Licensing refund

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Board of Governors - election outcome

Academic Board nominee chosen to serve on the Board of Governors.
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Chancellor of Thai University visits LJMU

Chancellor of Rajamangala University of Technology, Thailand, visits LJMU.
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Information for staff and students using Byrom Street

If you you are a member of LJMU staff or LJMU student, based in our Byrom Street building, may we take this opportunity to inform you of a new communication channel set up to address room temperature problems.
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LJMU receives EcoCampus Bronze Award

LJMU is delighted to be amongst the top of its cohort of universities, in achieving bronze level and is considered by EcoCampus as being “well on track for silver” within the targeted period.
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Research Fellowship for LJMU Criminology lecturer

Professor Steve Tombs of the Criminology group in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences and co-director, Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion has been awarded a research fellowship of £35,009 from the Leverhulme Trust.
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Experience Light Night Liverpool at the ADA

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Cardiac screening at LJMU

LJMU will be offering a third cardiac screening event that is open to all staff and students.
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Pre-retirement course: places still available

There are still places remaining on the LJMU pre-retirement course for non-teaching staff.
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LJMU academic awarded Leverhulme Research Fellowship

Professor Jin Wang, Director of Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine (LOOM) Research Institute within the School of Engineering, Technology and Maritime Operations, has been awarded a research fellowship of £42,281 from the Leverhulme Trust.
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LJMU Brokerage Team - here to help you

Are you currently planning next year’s modules? If so, the LJMU Brokerage Team may help you find guest speakers from industry to come along and talk to your students, adding valuable work related elements of the curriculum.
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Official launch of 'Our Village Our Life: Sikles in Focus'

A book which depicts life in the Gurung community in Nepal through an archive of images taken by local people and edited by LJMU’s Dr Sara Parker, was officially launched in April.
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Submissions call for physical activity symposium award

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour interventions for children and young people: From Robust Research to Reality in Practice
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No Cop Out for the CCSE

The Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion (CCSE) recently ran a successful engagement event: No Cop Out? Young People’s Conference on Policing for young people, aged 13-19 years, living in Liverpool.
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Mature student online chat event proves popular

27 April marked the date of LJMU's first online chat provided for prospective mature students (aged 21 or over when starting their course).
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In Memoriam

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Apprenticeship opportunities in HEIs - briefing event

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LJMU sets the pace in Department of Health contract

University evaluates key NHS pilot projects to tackle inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
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News from the Graduate Development Centre

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It's Our Story: Liverpool's Own

Dr Emma Roberts, Course Leader in BA (Hons) History of Art and Museum Studies, was recently invited to contribute to a BBC Radio Four programme 'It's Our Story: Liverpool's Own' about the history of the Lewis's store in Liverpool.
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LJMU student honoured in national property competition

A Liverpool John Moores University student is one of two young women who recently scooped important prizes in a national property industry competition, the Association of Women in Property (WiP) National Student Awards.
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WoW Skills Certificate: sign up now

If you are graduating soon, take the time to achieve a WoW Skills Certificate. Plenty of support is available to you over the coming weeks, to help you achieve LJMU’s unique WoW Skills Certificate - even if you haven't done anything up until now.
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LJMU catalyst programme success

23 students from across Greater Merseyside recently spent three days of their Spring Break at the University, learning about theoretical and practical science, as well as related careers in the science and health industry.
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Update: Microsoft Windows 7 and Office 2010 at LJMU

Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 7, will be available at LJMU from September 2011.
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It’s official - camping makes you richer

Evidence collated by The Camping and Caravanning Club, with support from LJMU academics in Outdoor Education - Dr Kaye Richards and Professor Tim Stott - has revealed that camping really does make you richer in mind, body and soul.
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Adverse Drug Reactions: Is the patient voice loud enough?

Invitation to international conference supported by LJMU Professor.
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Invitation to inaugural lecture

Faculty of Science Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series 2010/2011.
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Large galaxies stopped growing 7 billion years ago

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Painting for Fairtrade

LJMU final year Creative Writing student and volunteer, Jenny Adshead, recently undertook the task of teaching children at St Nicola's Primary School all about Fairtrade.
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Student mentors excel in egg event

On Sunday 17 April, Student Mentors from the Faculty of Health and Applied Social Sciences worked with Radio City, bucket collecting at the Wirral Egg Run.
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Costco £20 voucher

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Enterprise Fellows showcase designs at ladies lunch

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Online Module Selection update

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Online Module Selection update

Staff information
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Student Loans Company email warning

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Wise words on green careers from local councils

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Criminal Justice student conference: Experiencing Justice

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Product Innovation Show

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Astronomers find black hole outburst

'Eye of Sauron' outburst aids astronomers' understanding of black hole growth
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TV Studio at Liverpool Screen School

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Film and Philosophy course at FACT

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BEST Research Institute forges Anglo-Scottish links

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Nursing students aid Stroke Awareness Day

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Thanksgiving Service for Grace Sheppard

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Important information about Byrom Street

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Shami Chakrabarti CBE Roscoe Lecture

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Academic achievement rewarded

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Ronan Kerr: minutes silence

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Spring Dance Festival students perform internationally

LJMU dance students gave a grand finale international performance of their work to Temple University, Philadelphia USA without leaving their Liverpool campus.
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Online Module Selection: Deadline extended until 15 April

LJMU has extended the deadline for Online Module Selection until Friday 15 April.
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Cathedral photography exhibition

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Foundation for Citizenship awards ceremony

Each year LJMU’s Roscoe Foundation for Citizenship celebrates the voluntary/charity work undertaken by the University’s staff and students by hosting an award ceremony.
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In Memoriam

Professor Emeritus Ken Bakewell.
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Cultural Cities Research Network

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Enterprise Fellowship Programme 2011

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Leading academic visits university

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Blackboard 9.1 training workshops

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Alumnus delivers guest lecture

Built Environment alumnus Mark Lawler delivers guest lecture on urban regeneration site for new business start-ups.
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Online Module Selection: Don’t miss the deadline

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i-buy update

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LJMU student success at 'Young Scientist' competition

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Students learn from Worrall House Farm Larder

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Tweeting, meeting and sharing

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Pension Update

In the recent Budget, the Chancellor made a number of pension related announcements.
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LJMU Sport Scholarship Stars gain early season Gold Medals

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Positive feedback from Postgraduate Open Evening

At the recent LJMU Postgraduate Open Evening, the Art and Design Academy opened its doors to prospective students interested in postgraduate programmes offered across the University.
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Institute for Health Research Conference: Call for Abstracts

LJMU’s Institute for Health Research (IHR) is now inviting submissions of abstracts for poster (and selected oral) presentations at its annual conference on Tuesday 21 June 2011 at LJMU’s Art and Design Academy, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool.
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Liverpool John Moores University: 2012 tuition fees proposal

Liverpool John Moores University is proposing to set a tuition fee of £9,000 a year for UK/EU full time undergraduates starting degree courses in 2012.
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IM Marsh

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Engineering students make it happen at Vauxhall Motors

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Graduates are in business

Liverpool City Council is teaming-up with Liverpool John Moores University to help young entrepreneurs bring their dreams to life.
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‘We’re all in this together’ event with Liverpool City Council and Liverpool PCT

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Hoovering with Dinosaurs

LJMU and the University of Glasgow use vacuum cleaners to understand dinosaurs.
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LJMU hosts Computers at School Conference

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Human rights conference roundup

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LJMU rewarded for outstanding print strategy work

LJMU awarded Equitrac software worth more than £17,000 in recognition of outstanding print strategy work.
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Forthcoming staff training sessions

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LJMU combats Climate Change

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PhD student praised in Anthropology of Sport Photo Contest

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GDC presents event with Liverpool Vision

The GDC Brokerage Team recently worked together with lecturers from the MSc Industrial Biotechnology programme to organise an event, that was sponsored by Liverpool Vision.
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LJMU hosting Young Scientist Competition

The annual Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) North of England Branch Young Scientist Competition is being hosted by the Food and Nutrition programme team in the Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure.
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New incident reporting system launched

Working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, LJMU’s Security Team are called upon to deal with a wide range of incidents – from false alarms on the intruder systems to potentially serious incidents that may involve assistance from the emergency services.
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Successful students from Technology and Environment

Students from LJMU's School of Engineering, Technology and Maritime Operations have recently been recognised for their academic contributions and initiative.
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Study debt free for a career at sea

Lairdside Maritime Centre will be hosting a Careers at Sea Open Day for school leavers and Year 11 onwards which will be attended by many leading UK Shipping companies.
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Calling Alumni was great success

LJMU has just completed a month-long telephone campaign thanks to our Alumni, some of whom are also staff, who spent time talking to our student call centre team.
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LSU elections and why they matter to LJMU

The results of this year's election campaign for the new LSU Sabbatical Officers will be published later this week.
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LSU launches Study Union campaign

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LJMU Spring Dance Festival 2011

This event is the culmination of work devised and created by the Dance undergraduate students, and mentored by Dance staff and visiting artists as part of work-based learning, choreography, technology and performance modules.
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LJMU staff celebrate International Women's Day

Staff from LJMU's School of Humanities and Social Science celebrated International Women’s Day at the Bluecoat on Saturday 12 March.
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Uncle Roy’s Comestible Concoctions considers student products

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LJMU students in Japan

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Online Module Selection: It's started

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Online Module Selection: 21 March to 8 April

All students who need to choose their option modules using OMS will receive an email to their LJMU email account on Monday 21 March.
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Forsigs trials produce impressive results

Forsigs Ltd, the LJMU technology spin out company, is continuing to make rapid progress in developing its portfolio of products in the field of Digital Forensics.
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Work and Play.com

Clodagh McKinney, who is studying Computer Forensics at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, was the first student to be accepted on an IT work placement at Play.com.
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Volunteer to make a difference

LJMU staff have been busy recently getting involved in volunteering activities and initiatives that make a difference to people's lives.
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WoW - useful resources for LJMU staff

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Latest news from the Graduate Development Centre

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LJMU Financial Inclusion research within the wider UK context

Dr. Paul A Jones of the LJMU Research Unit for Financial Inclusion was recently asked to speak at the Housing Rights Service policy conference ‘’Why Affordable Credit Matters’’ in Belfast.
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ECL’s successful Spanish exchange

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Academic Board Elections 2011

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Update on pension information

The Independent Public Service Pensions Commission, chaired by Lord Hutton, has published its final report.
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Voicemail system upgrade

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Free cycling advice and maintenance sessions at LJMU

LJMU, in conjunction with Cycling Solutions and TravelWise Merseyside, is offering free cycle maintenance and advice sessions this March.
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Costco membership for LJMU staff

A representative from Costco will be visiting the University on the following dates to offer sessions for staff membership.
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Graduation Ball

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Information for staff about the Royal Wedding Bank Holiday

The Government has agreed that the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on Friday 29 April 2011 will be marked by a public holiday.
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Question Time with Gary Speed and Damian Roden

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Drama students putting on a show

LJMU’s Drama students will be offering a range of entertaining shows as part of of their third year festival.
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Work related tour of Manchester Aquatic Centre

Students from LJMU’s Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure studying on the BA (Hons) Sport Development programme recently got a behind the scenes tour of the British Gas Swimming Championships being held at the Manchester Aquatic Centre.
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Module Appraisal Survey: Semester Two, 2010/11

The Academic Enhancement Unit launched the Module Appraisal Survey for Semester Two on Monday 14 March 2011.
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Information for those with family and friends in Japan

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Lecture: Remembering our Ancestors: Healing the Past

Professor Roger Woolger Lecture: Remembering our Ancestors: Healing the Past
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Professor Michael Parkinson appointed as regeneration adviser

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Professor Tariq Ramadan National Identity Lecture

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Human Rights conference - reduced rate

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Jon Cruddas Roscoe Lecture review

Jon Cruddas, Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham, recently delivered a Roscoe Lecture titled ‘Robert Tressell – The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists’ to mark the centenary of the author’s death.
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Civic Trust commends Art and Design Academy

Liverpool John Moores University has this week received a commendation at the Civic Trust awards for the Art and Design Academy.
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Business advice surgery for LJMU students

Are you considering starting up your own business or becoming self-employed? If so, the LJMU Student Enterprise team is holding a business advice surgery for students at the Liverpool Students' Union Advice Centre on Thursday 24 March, 1.00 to 4.00pm.
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BBC Prize for LJMU graduate

Dean McLaughlin a former student in the School of Humanities and Science has been extremely busy since graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Media and Cultural Studies last year.
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European Commission award School 431k Euro for research project

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A Co-operative approach to business

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LJMU networking opens new door to the music industry

LJMU Graphic Arts student Michael Bennett has secured himself the enviable position of student sales rep for Liverpool Sound City, the annual city centre music festival and conference that runs from 19 to 21 May 2011.
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The Big Student Networking Night

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Free film screening at FACT

To celebrate the release of legendary director Werner Herzog’s 3D documentary 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams', Picturehouse Entertainment is holding a special screening of the hugely anticipated film exclusively for LJMU students.
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Ever considered postgraduate study at LJMU?

If you would like to find out more about postgraduate study options then come along to the next Open Evening.
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New 24 credit year-long modules

From September 2011, the majority of LJMU’s undergraduate teaching will be structured around 24 credit year-long modules, specifically designed to streamline the curriculum, reduce repetition, and further improve the student experience.
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Online module selection is coming… Are you ready?

Online Module Selection is only for full-time undergraduate students who need to choose the option modules they want to study next year. So if you are a final year student, a postgraduate or part-time student you can stop reading now.
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Online Module Selection: 21 March - 8 April 2011

Between 21 March and 8 April 2011 eligible students will be asked to select the option modules that they would like to study during the next academic year.
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CBeebies winning animation goes live

CBeebies competition winners from the Interactive Media Department of LJMU's Screen School, saw their animated website feature launched this month.
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Siemens supports the WoW programme

As part of the ongoing objective to bring more employers into LJMU, the Graduate Development Centre was delighted to arrange for Siemens to visit the School of Engineering, Technology and Maritime Studies recently.
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Information about car parking at Byrom Street

Byrom Street Car Parking Policy.
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Academic calendar 2011/12 and 12/13

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National Student Money Week (7-11 March 2011) events

LJMU’s Student Advice Team is organising a host of events to mark National Student Money Week.
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Coming in July 2011: New version of Blackboard

Blackboard, LJMU’s virtual learning environment, is to receive a major upgrade this summer.
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Calling LJMU Alumni for Liverpool Universities pub quiz challenge

After the success of the first Liverpool Universities Pub Quiz in October, Liverpool John Moores University alumni (former students) are invited to attend the second event of its kind.
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Fancy a free health check? Volunteer for LJMU research

The Alcohol Research Team, based within LJMU’s Centre for Public Health is looking for volunteers, Liverpool residents aged 36-55, to take part in vital research.
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LJMU statement on activities in Libya

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Train to Teach event

Train to Teach North 2011
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Behind the scenes

‘Behind the Scenes’ self-employment and freelance event for Liverpool Screen School students.
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Agency Workers Directive

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Dr Brian Jacques memorial service

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Drop-in session success

Skill Support Officers from the Faculties of Technology and Environment and Science collaborated with the Graduate Development Centre to deliver an Employability One Stop Event for the students based at Byrom Street.
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Human Rights conference: Booking deadline extended

There's still time to book your place at the forthcoming 'Human Rights in the Age of Austerity: Making Rights Real at Community Level' conference, taking place on Tuesday 22nd March 2011 at St Georges Hall, Liverpool.
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National Student Money Week 7 – 11 March

LJMU’s Student Advice Team is organising a series of events as part of National Student Money Week (7 – 11 March)
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Apply for your student funding today!

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27 March: Census Day 2011 - information for students

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27 March: Census Day 2011 - information for staff

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LJMU student on BBC broadcast

Third year History of Art and Museum Studies student, Rebecca Leary, will be appearing on BBC East Midlands News tonight, 3 March at 6.30 pm
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Procurement goes online with i-buy

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Chief Executive of UK India Business Council visits LJMU

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Postgraduate student experience surveys 2011

The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) and the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) were launched on Tuesday 1 March.
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Mass for Ash Wednesday

Staff and students are welcome to attend a special Mass at 7.00pm on Wednesday 9 March to mark Ash Wednesday.
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Go to the Lakes with LSU

Liverpool Students’ Union has organised a day trip to the Lake District, this Saturday 5 March.
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The LJMU Law Factor

Nineteen year twelve students from 4 Merseyside Sixth Form Colleges recently spent 2 days of their half term holiday at LJMU taking part in the ‘Law Factor’ (a programme funded by Aimhigher).
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Doing Justice Locally

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LJMU academics appointed to REF assessment panel

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Kingsway House - swipe card access

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LJMU Learning and Teaching Conference

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Academic Board Elections 2011

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LJMU to host link-up for documentary screening

LJMU to host Liverpool link up with Cape Town and Mumbai for Global Documentary Screening.
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Sport Scholars take centre stage at world class events

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Give it a go in York with LSU

Liverpool Students’ Union has organised a day trip to the 26th Annual Jorvik Viking Festival in York, this Saturday 26 February.
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Interested in being a new student mentor?

LJMU is committed to supporting students who are Care Leavers throughout their time at the University – we were awarded the Buttle UK (previously the Frank Buttle Trust) Quality Mark to recognise our work in this area.
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Support for LJMU students affected by current conflicts

Situation in Middle East/North Africa.
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LJMU Screen School students 'due North'

'Due North' – Liverpool Screen School, Skillset Media Academies and Endemol team up with UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Volunteer@LJMU has been successfully working with local schools and supporting organisations to raise the aspirations and achievements of Liverpool’s young people since 2009.
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Academic Board Elections 2011 - nominations announced

Nominations for staff to be appointed to Academic Board closed at 12 noon on Friday 11 February 2011.
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CPD sessions for LJMU staff

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JISC conference 2011 in Liverpool

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Show off your label

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Making Strategic Use of Information and Communication Technologies

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Sports campaign launched to keep kids smoke free

An innovative pilot project aimed at using physical activity and sport as a way to promote the smoke free message to young people is being launched in the City and North districts of Liverpool this week.
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MP visits Liverpool Screen School

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Honorary Fellowships 2011: first names announced

Liverpool John Moores University has released details of the Honorary Fellowships to be conferred during this year.
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Encouraging labour market briefing praises WoW

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GDC achieves BIS Matrix quality standard

LJMU's Graduate Development Centre (GDC) has successfully achieved the Matrix standard, an important Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) quality standard for information, advice and guidance on learning and work.
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Invite to Tolkien events

This coming weekend is 'Tolkien Weekend' at the Catholic Chaplaincy and all staff and students are welcome to attend.
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Childcare vouchers update

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New Vice-Chancellor appointed

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Funding burst for LJMU Gamma Ray research

Additional boost to local and UK wide SMEs.
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Commercial partnership connection

LJMU School of Engineering, Technology and Maritime Operations and its commercial partner RISKTEC Ltd have developed joint programmes to meet the specific requirements of FANR (Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Pension news

The Government’s review into the affordability and sustainability of public sector pensions, led by Lord Hutton, is due to end within the next few weeks.
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Student survey - last chance to enter prize draw

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Built Environment builds links with Russia

The School of the Built Environment is currently working towards the development of a postgraduate programme in Property Management in collaboration with Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography.
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LJMU students contribute to BBC News Report Day

Pupils from a local secondary school have had a chance to be a news journalist for the day and gain a taste of university life by attending an ICT activity event at the Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure.
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In memoriam

Staff at LJMU were saddened to learn of the death of local author and Honorary Fellow Dr Brian Jacques.
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Corporate Social Responsibility at LJMU

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Interested in a career in medicine?

Have you ever thought of becoming a doctor? Did you know that there is a 4 year shortened course in medicine available to graduates?
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National Apprenticeship Week

This is the week (7-11 February) when we celebrate the talents and skills of our Apprentices and raise the profile of Apprenticeships amongst employers, stakeholders and the media.
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Crime and Social Exclusion takes centre stage at LJMU

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Check your tax code or you could end up paying too much tax

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Meet the scientist series

LJMU’s Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES) recently took centre stage at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) as part of the successful ‘Meet the Scientist’ series.
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Telephone campaign launched

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Train the Trainer qualifications

The Academic Enhancement Unit is offering two new qualifications designed to assist those who would like to develop their skills in providing training and teaching. Both programmes are open to all staff.
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LGBT History Month celebration

LJMU celebrates LGBT History Month as the top university in the 2011 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.
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Staff Infobase downtime

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New coursework submission deadline

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LJMU getting greener

LJMU managed to save 1,211 trees as a result of its contract with Shred-it for confidential recycling during the past year.
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WoW® Uncovered for LJMU staff

Refresh your occupational and industrial knowledge - WoW® Uncovered for LJMU teaching and non-teaching staff.
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Alumni move to the Graduate Development Centre

LJMU's Alumni Relations has become part of the Graduate Development Centre and is now located at Kingsway House, Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2AJ.
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LJMU launches new careers portal to support graduates

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Staying safe in the city

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Changes to retirement age

The University’s Strategic Management Group agreed at its meeting on 18 January 2011 that as from 1 October 2011, in line with Government legislation, LJMU will no longer operate a compulsory retirement age.
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LJMU enhancing clinical care through partnership

Catalyst for opportunities to enhance clinical care through LJMU and NHS Trust partnership.
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Enlightening learning technology briefings

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Give it a Go with LSU

Liverpoool Students' Union (LSU) has arranged a day trip to Warwick Castle this Saturday 5 February.
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Napoleon’s Omelette

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Housing Fair

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Brainwave competition winner announced

The winner of this year’s Brainwave Idea Competition was recently announced at an event held in the Graduate Development Centre.
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Invitation to staff seminar

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Income tax change notifications

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Academic Board Elections

Vacancies for representatives on Academic Board – Call for Nominations.
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Challenging British Police Service myths

Andy Fisher, retired Superintendent from Merseyside Police will be delivering a lecture on 7th February challenging the myth that Sir Robert Peel created the British Police Service
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Multi-Faith/Quiet Spaces Launch and Opening

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LJMU Graduates go Deutsche

LJMU Graduate Development Centre’s relationship with the Deutsche Bank has assisted three LJMU Graduates with securing positions within the bank.
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CPD staff sessions

There is a series of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for LJMU staff taking place throughout February and March.
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Screen School students celebrate RTS success

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The student and academic relationship – a work of fiction?

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In Memoriam

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Give it a go in 2011

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Managing Meetings staff session

Places are still available on February's Managing Meetings session.
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Gok Wan’s fashion gets a fix from LJMU students

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Engaging Enterprise event

Record number of students attend Creative Industries self-employment event.
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Staff opportunity to work in the LRCs

Easter and Bank Holiday LRC Opening - additional hours. Ringfenced to LJMU staff.
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LJMU Student Survey now live

Calling all undergraduates – tell us what you think about the LJMU student experience and you could win £1,000.
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LJMU Student Survey now live

All undergraduates asked for feedback on LJMU student experience.
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Outstanding student recognised

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LJMU expert appointed to Government Council

LJMU expert on substance misuse appointed to Government’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD).
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Strongest physics performance in HEFCE Impact Pilot

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Attendance confirmation: last day

Today (Friday 21 January) is the deadline for students (except those enrolled on research or CPD programmes) to confirm their attendance at the University.
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Alder Hey set to become Europe’s ‘greenest’ hospital

Knowledge Transfer Partnership with School of Built Environment aims to create environmentally sustainable hospital.
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Johnny Ball Reveals All at Roscoe Lecture

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Upcoming WoW events

Two new World of Work employer events are taking place during February, available to all LJMU students and staff.
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Calling all postgraduate students

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Week of prayer for Christian Unity

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Teach First partnership with leading teacher training providers

LJMU is joining some of the country’s leading universities to partner with independent education charity Teach First to train the next generation of inspirational primary and secondary school teachers.
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Carbon Trust certificate

LJMU’s efforts to reduce its carbon emissions have been recognized by the Carbon Trust.
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Travel Plan Extra: save money and go greener

With fuel prices at record levels after the VAT and fuel tax increases, now is the time to consider leaving the car at home and trying an alternative way to travel to work.
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LJMU top sector employer

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The Hillsborough Trust Fund

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Graduate's sweet success

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60 second staff quiz

Don’t miss your chance to take part!
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Changes to childcare vouchers

Government changes to Childcare Vouchers are due in April 2011 and may cost you money.
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Attendance confirmation update

All students (except those enrolled on research or CPD programmes) only have until Friday 21 January to confirm their attendance at LJMU.
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News from the Graduate Development Centre

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Rhino family health checks at Knowsley Safari Park

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January CPD sessions

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LJMU and SHOKK tactics to keep Liverpool healthy

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Professorship and Readership Conferments 2011

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Attendance confirmation

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Researchers show that heart heals itself

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Multi-Faith Space launch

Liverpool John Moores University is delighted to announce the opening of three new Multi-Faith spaces at three locations across the campus: City, Mount Pleasant and IM Marsh.
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Christmas Closure 2011/12

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Accommodation talks for students

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Important information for all LJMU staff

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Become a member of Academic Board

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Alexis Redmond awarded MBE

LJMU Honorary Fellow Alexis Redmond has received an MBE for her services to the community in Merseyside.
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Swine ‘flu Q&A

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What to do if you are ill and have assessments

Swine ‘flu / norovirus and assessments: advice for students
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2011 staff training opportunities

There are a range of staff training sessions taking place throughout January, February and March 2011.
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Milky Way findings

Researchers from the LJMU's Astrophysics Research Institute have made a recent discovery that is challenging the post-Copernican notion that we live in an undistinguished region of the Universe.
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Swine flu / norovirus and January 2011 assessments: general advice

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Giant laser beam connects two Liverpool galleries

A huge green laser has joined FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) with Tate Liverpool.
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Give to gain in 2011

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Professor Pat Shenton made an OBE

LJMU Emeritus Professor Patricia Shenton, has received an OBE for services to Education and Training including Community Developments.
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In Memoriam

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