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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 6d

A third year Sports Journalism student got the opportunity of a lifetime reporting on the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. 🏉

Alfie Bugg spent the past month interning for the Rugby News Service and was chosen to work the final week at Twickenham.

➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Britain’s ‘Northern Forest’ is improving lives, says a new report using LJMU data.

Since 2018, over 10 million trees have been planted, giving a million people better access to nature, cleaner air, and improved health. 🌳

➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 8d

Thinking about a career in teaching?

Join our Get Into Teaching Online Open Day:
🗓️ 7 October 2025
🕰️ 4–6 pm

👉 Learn about primary & secondary PGCEs
👉 Live Q&As with our admissions team

Register now ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/eve...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 8d

LJMU students helped bring the Royal British Legion’s new Forgotten Army exhibition to life.

From AR experiences to performance, they’ve honoured the 2.5M+ soldiers of the British Indian Army in WWII.

📍On display now at Liverpool Central Library.

Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 9d

We’re proud to support #WorldHeartDay both locally & globally.

At LJMU we’re:
🔬 Pioneering research into heart disease & stroke
🏥 Training the next generation of health professionals
🤖 Developing AI to prevent strokes & arrhythmias
💪 Supporting patients with rehab & wearable tech

➡️ bit.ly/4nU7gM8

Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 13d

Postgraduate Architecture graduates Ethan and Abbie have received prizes at the Association of Project Safety Student Designer Awards 2025.

They each submitted their master’s theses and impressed the judges with their creative, thoughtful and ambitious designs.

➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 14d

Good luck to PhD Psychology student Amanda Bennett who has been nominated for a national BAME Health and Care award. 🎉

We caught up with Amanda to talk about her journey into PhD study and how she is breaking down race barriers.

Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 16d

LJMU is delighted to welcome Professor Paul Townsend as Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Health, Innovation, Technology & Science in January 2026.

A leader in biomedical & health sciences, Paul brings innovation, industry expertise, and transformative academic leadership.

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3Kx12TY

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 16d

Our thoughts are with Matt Beard’s family, friends, and the football community. Dr Fran Champ and the LJMU Sport Science team remember him as a colleague, mentor, and friend with “the biggest heart” whose legacy in women’s football and student development will be deeply missed.

Tom Garry @tomjgarry.bsky.social · 17d

What an awful, sad weekend. Here's my attempt to pay tribute to Matt Beard for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Goodbye Matt Beard: the Del Boy of women’s football who took Liverpool to two WSL titles

www.theguardian.com

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 16d

LJMU Sport Business graduates are shaping the global sports industry, from Real Madrid and the FA, to adidas, Vodafone and beyond.

As the programme marks its 10th anniversary, its industry-focused approach continues to deliver outstanding career outcomes.

➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 19d

Students are gaining policing experience through a volunteer scheme with Merseyside Police.

A pilot programme between LJMU’s Student Futures team and Merseyside Police is giving students first-hand insight into the responsibilities of investigative work.

➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 21d

Say hello to City Square 👋

You may have noticed this new location appearing on your timetable.

Some teaching for our health, science and city campus based students will take place here this semester while work is completed on our Henry Cotton Building.

Spot the LJMU flag outside the building 👀

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 22d

Huge congrats to LJMU Civil Engineering apprentice Elijah Twiss, shortlisted for a national award by the Institute of Highways Engineers for his outstanding work on #HS2

Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 22d

As our students return to campus, we're reminding them about the ways we're providing support on campus and beyond:

🔹SafeZone app
🔹 Report+Support
🔹 Wellbeing & advice drop-ins
🔹PC Martin Triggs on campus
🔹SLB open 24/7

Find out more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 22d

Thousands joined us in Liverpool for the British Science Festival 2025.

We were proud to co-host the festival with @britsciassoc.bsky.social and the University of Liverpool delivering 100+ free events.

Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 23d

We are thrilled to have been ranked in the top 50 in the latest @theguardian.com University Guide 🎉

This recognition reflects not just our academic quality but also our commitment to student satisfaction, career outcomes, and social impact.

Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 26d

LJMU’s Dr Jayne Erlam reveals shocking findings: children as young as 9 detained under the Mental Health Act are being held in A&E, not specialist suites.

Her research calls for urgent reform.

Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Children detained under Mental Health Act held for hours in A&E departments

Research finds children as young as nine in England and Wales taken to A&E because of lack of specialist suites

www.theguardian.com

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 26d

What an incredible start to the British Science Festival in Liverpool 🎉

Over the past three days science has taken over our city as we co-host the festival with University of Liverpool.

There’s still time to sign up to the free events happening this weekend.

➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 27d

Four LJMU academics have been selected to help assess the quality of research in UK universities.

They will work on expert panels to judge submissions to the Research Excellence Framework 2029 (REF 2029).

Read more➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 27d

We are delighted to have become an official supporter of the @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social AI Summit 2025.

Together, they will explore how AI can be harnessed to enrich lives and tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our society today.

➡️ liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/ai-summit

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 27d

Ocean detectives’ are diving to help protect endangered marine life.

LJMU researchers are using eDNA from seawater to track rare species like thresher sharks and whip-stingrays, all from a simple swim.

Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 27d

We're kicking off day 2 of #BSF25 at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social with University of Glasgow researcher Dr Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas discussing her work developing tech to connect animals! Can we build an animal internet? 🦜🖥️

Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas presents in a lecture theatre in front of a large photo of herself and her dog

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 28d

LJMU researchers have found 6.5m hectares of vitamin-rich oil palm growing wild, semi-wild and in gardens across Africa, three times all commercial plantations combined.

The crops could help feed millions.

Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 28d

Suicide prevention charity, Martin Gallier Project, backed by LJMU experts has unveiled vital research in Parliament to help reshape the UK’s response to suicidal crisis.

The report could become a blueprint for prevention.

Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 28d

The British Science Festival opens in Liverpool today!

We’re proud to be co-hosting the festival, which features more than 100 free events across the city, including a murder mystery, a maritime voyage back to the 1800s and dance therapy.

Sign up for the free events: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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