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1. Silver award for support of the Armed Forces

   LJMU has received the silver award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) acknowledging how it provides support to the Armed Forces community.

2. How to spot a phishing or malicious email

   As part of LJMU’s ongoing security awareness programme, the IT Services team will be conducting phishing simulation exercises to ensure that all staff can recognise and report phishing attempts.

3. Support over the spring break and what to do in Liverpool

   For most of our students following the standard academic calendar, the spring break runs from 9 to 24 April. Whether you are heading home or staying around Liverpool, here is some advice on where to go, what to do if you need help and support and those all important Library opening times.

4. Opportunities for veterans to plug skills shortage in green energy sector

   LJMU played host to the inaugural Veterans’ Green Energy Forum (Thursday 23 February) in an extension of its commitment to supporting veterans to better access higher education and to further its role in combatting climate concerns.

5. Why we can't resist splashing out at Christmas

   Associate Professor of Neuroscience Dr Samantha Brooks explains what happens to our willpower when it comes to Christmas treats and spending.

6. Do you have a disability or are you neurodiverse? Tell the university

   We want to make it easier for LJMU students who have a disability, or are neurodiverse, to tell the university. This is so reasonable adjustments can be made, and we can support you throughout your studies, ensuring you get the very best student experience.

7. Care experienced girls and young women still at risk of unnecessary criminalisation

   Girls and women who have been through the care system should be diverted away from custodial sentences into community alternatives wherever possible, says a new report published today (Weds 4 May 2022). And the study adds that moves to prevent the criminalisation of girls in care need to be high on the agenda for change.

8. What should our future support for students look like?

   Much-anticipated Students at the Heart Conference runs 15 & 16 June

9. First evidence of distinct human species living cheek by jowl

   LJMU with scientists from US and Kenya find Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei lived in same place at same time

10. Student support and new podcast series this Disability History Month

    Here at LJMU we want to outline the support available at the university for students with a disability, long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent.