Obituary: Professor Michael J. Lalor
It is with great sadness that the university has learned of the passing of Professor Michael J. Lalor aged 79 on 6th May 2020.
It is with great sadness that the university has learned of the passing of Professor Michael J. Lalor aged 79 on 6th May 2020.
In extreme sports, the consequences of athletes’ decisions can be life threatening. So what can we learn from moment of jumping?
The representations of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) roles is improving, but there’s work to be done. As of 2018, WISE Campaign (Women into Science and Engineering) announced that the UK is on track to have one million women working in the field by 2020. These statistics are encouraging, and demonstrate an improvement in opportunities shown to young women who pursue the career path.
As the university strives for equality, diversity and inclusion, more women are particularly encouraged to apply for the available roles in Readership and Professorship, as they are underrepresented at these levels.
PhD student David Dunne has worked with Harlequins, QPR and the Ryder Cup team to maximise the physical potential of athletes. Together with ex-PhD Sam Impey, David has raised £450k to launch training companion app Hexis, claimed to be the world's most intelligent nutrition system. He spoke to us to explain more.
Astronomers discover huge hydrogen cloud - a new clue to formation of stars
The British Science Festival starts this month, so please make sure you’ve booked your place to support our LJMU colleagues who are delivering fantastic events and activities across the city.
Intrigue, propaganda and conspiracy theories - Dr James Crossland, reader in international history at LJMU, looks back at one of the most bizarre episodes of the Second World War.
Read more about the Roscoe Lecture delivered by the Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney where he made a startling appraisal of how globalisation is failing great swathes of society.
Hundreds of students have gained a first-hand look at the extensive and important links the University has with high-profile companies across the sectors of engineering, technology and science.