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.
We spoke to Head of Corporate Events at LJMU Dawn Fantin about our forthcoming Graduation ceremonies.
"We have a chicken and egg situation, which is unsustainable"
To further help with the Cost of Living and as part of our commitment to sustainability at LJMU, we’re launching the Too Good to Go app for students and staff this September.
LJMU paramedics joined forces with fellow university paramedic students and societies from across the UK to hike Mount Snowdon raising vital funds for The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC).
Our brand new Student Life Building is open and to celebrate all our students being back on campus weve got lots of FREE and exciting activities planned for induction week (W/C 20th September).
This week marks the beginning of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, to encourage survivors to talk about abuse and that #ItIsNotOk
To help colleagues navigate social media effectively, the university has published updated social media guidelines for staff and secondary accounts.
The Academic Board has recently approved an update to the Personal Circumstances Policy, as well as detailed supporting guidance for LJMU students and the Personal Circumstances Panel.
To help reduce the spread of Covid, Public Health at Liverpool City Council are conducting a survey of LJMU students.