New research from LJMU & UCL shows synthetic phonics helps many children learn to read but isn’t effective for all, especially those with dyslexia or ADHD. Teachers often stick with it due to policy, highlighting the need for flexible, evidence-informed approaches. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

The first rule of Monthly GDP Figures Club is “You don’t talk about Monthly GDP figures.” Unless… Popped onto BBC News Channel to discuss some of the broader implications for the budget and beyond. youtu.be/iDigvkUqcXI?... @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social

The latest MEE LIVE! has dropped! If you missed the event, you can all learn about #DNADivers here! #eDNA #CitizenScience #fish #biodiversity @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social @bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social youtu.be/jfNZtINiF4Y

Attending WHO European meeting to shape the European Aging is living Strategy. Looking forward to enhancing work around abuse of older people, loneliness & social isolation… to extend good health (not just extra years of life) & reduce inequality @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @markabellis.bsky.social

Dr Dominique Walker, senior lecturer in forensics, policing and investigations at LJMU along with Dr Leon Moosavi and Dr Leona Vaughn of UoL and independent scholar Dr Khalil West will seek to better understand the long-term impact of racism on Liverpool’s communities. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Why we can't resist splashing out at Christmas | Liverpool John Moores University www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Find out who the winners of the RKE Awards for 2025 Liverpool John Moores University are here: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new... Congratulations to everyone who won an award or received a commendation and thank you to all those who took the time to nominate a colleague. 200 nominations were received!

Supernova3 | Liverpool John Moores University www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

LJMU officially ranked as a first class university for sustainability | Liverpool John Moores University www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Our systematic scoping review explores the role of public health frameworks in the primary prevention of interpersonal violence www.journalcswb.ca/index.php/cs... @ljmuimpact.bsky.social

Design and technology’s practical and creative skills should see it revived in the school curriculum theconversation.com/design-and-t...

🌳 New research from @LJMU’s Natural Capital Hub shows the 11 million trees planted through the UK’s Nature for Climate Fund could absorb up to 1.6 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2050 — that’s like removing 12,500 cars from the road 👏 www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

We're SO excited to reveal April Ashley's Personal Papers as our newest collection, and we really want to hear from our communities as to what you want to see happen next! Book onto a First Look event at: www.eventbrite.com/e/april-ashl... #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbthistory #trans #aprilashley #transhistory

Gee whizz! My article on Twilight 2000 in the Journal of American studies is now the most read piece over the last 3 months, despite it only being available for a couple of weeks. That's kind of terrifying! Thanks so much to everyone who's taken the time to engage with it! doi.org/10.1017/S002...

Brilliant to see Dr Fran Yeoman’s expertise reflected in the new curriculum review and government response. Her work on media literacy and Citizenship education has clearly influenced the discussion. #MediaLiteracy #Education #ResearchImpact #LJMU www.gov.uk/government/p...

Great to hear Professor Patrick Byrne on BBC Radio 4 discussing the risks of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’, how dangerous they are, and whether safer alternatives exist. A vital conversation on the science behind what’s in our everyday products. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We keep promises! Our #metaprobe #DNADivers event is open for registration: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/mee-... @britishecologicalsociety.org @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmubiocon.bsky.social @nhm.org

The LJMU author Dr Matt McLain is also one of the associate editors of our LJMU hosted open journal dedicated to design and technology: Design and Technology Education: An International Journal. This open journal allows authors to publish at no cost and is open access for everyone to read.

Design and technology’s practical and creative skills should see it revived in the school curriculum says Dr Matt McLain from the LJMU School of Education. theconversation.com/design-and-t...

Have you ever thought about commercialisation? It brings research to life by turning ideas into practical products and services. For social scientists, it’s a powerful way to extend the reach and impact of their work, generating value well beyond academia.

*New Impact Blog Alert* Prof Andrew Newsam shares how partnerships between researchers & teachers are opening up the universe for young people through The Schools’ Observatory. 🔭 Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/res... #ResearchImpact #PublicEngagement #STEMEducation #Astrophysics #LJMU

We were delighted to showcase some of our pioneering expertise at the insightful Liverpool City Region Combined Authority AI Summit. 🎉 LJMU was an official supporter of the summit and exhibited some of our AI expertise with our robotic dogs, robotic head and more. ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Professor Julia Buxton from the School of Justice Studies looks at how our current drug control regime came about from the first US-driven international meeting on drug control in the early 20th century and the ideologies behind it. youtu.be/2WDPjoWJpHY?...

Three upcoming events from the @andrealivesey.bsky.social Black Maternal Health & History Project, exploring Black maternal experiences and inequalities. Exhibition: collective-encounters.org.uk/events/black... UNFPA: www.unfpa.org Book launch: fb.me/e/3FVQPhDrv #BlackMaternalHealth

Important work by Prof Patrick Byrne on PFAS “forever chemicals” leaking into our rivers. Hidden sources are driving long-term pollution, especially in the Mersey. Read the article and listen to the podcast to learn what must change. #PFAS #WaterQuality #Impact theconversation.com/the-hidden-s...

If you're at a loose end on Sunday come and watch us play at the Lady Levert Art Gallery in Port Sunlight at 2.30pm. We're playing a selection of nostalgic radio theme tunes which will take you right back! It's free but get there early for a seat!

FYI: @ljmuimpact.bsky.social and @ljmuhistory.bsky.social

We’re pleased to confirm a presentation from Nicky Garland, Training and Communications Manager at HSDS, on Wednesday 15th October 10-11am, which will explore the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) and the data catalogue. To book , please go to : unical.ljmu.ac.uk/Event.aspx?E...

We are thrilled to have our documentary selected for @londonbreeze.bsky.social & International Reflection of Disability in Art 2025! Check out the movie trailer www.bonsaipictures.co.uk/what-is-blin... and enjoy the movie at the festivals.

When @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's official photographer snaps you in action at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Festival! It was great to see Europe's longest standing science festival hosted in Liverpool & be given a platform to bring #ornithology to the public. @ljmuimpact.bsky.social🌍

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And here we are! The latest, greatest issue of @wyrdscience.bsky.social, incorporating an article on the Cold War and RPGs by...me! @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmuhistory.bsky.social

New paper out today, exploring the experiences of parents supporting their autistic children with mental health difficulties: journals.plos.org/mentalhealth.... Thank you to the parents who trusted us with their stories and took the time to share them with us.

Forever chemicals don’t just come from today’s industry. Patrick Byrne’s research shows hidden sources like old landfills + industrial sites are still leaking PFAS into our rivers. A real reminder that past pollution is today’s problem — and action can’t wait. theconversation.com/how-i-tracke...

You can listen to Professor Pooja Saini talking to Woman's Hour about Menopause and severe depression. A thought provoking discussion. #LJMUResearch #LJMUImpact www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Check out this wonderful documentary 👇

Thank you to @rcn.org.uk #DigitalNursing and #PainandPalliativeCare for inviting me to talk all things #DigitalLegacy in #PalliativeCare. 🎙️Podcast link here: on.soundcloud.com/rJSvlejkY6BX... #hpm #hapc #DigitalHealth @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social

Take a look at some of the latest work of our next speakers @facelabljmu.bsky.social. They will be joining us on Tuesday 9th September at the usual time in the usual place @storyhouselive.bsky.social #chester www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Join us next week to hear from the research group that analyses, authenticates, & depicts the faces of significant historical figures using skeletal remains, death masks, and portraits! 📍 @storyhouselive.bsky.social 🗣️ @facelabljmu.bsky.social 📆9th Sept ℹ️https://fb.me/e/3pPYrXKOj

Scientists have been able to sequence the oldest complete genome from an ancient Egyptian man’s skeleton from Egypt's Old Kingdom period—offering the chance for Face Lab to reconstruct his face and reveal new insights into the era. Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Chaired by artist Anna Dumitriu, Liverpool-based artist Gina Czarnecki and Our Director Caroline Wilkinson is speaking at the British Science Festival @thebluecoat.bsky.social on the topic “Deepfakes, identity, and bioethics”. Check out more events throughout the week!

Wow! Our event sold out! What a pleasure to talk medical cannabis and share patient experiences at the British Science Festival today. #BSF25 #medicalcannabis #medcan #socialscience #patients @britsciassoc.bsky.social @ljmuresearch.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social

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

I’ve had a brilliant day at the British Science Festival #BSF25. Thanks so much for inviting us to share our @medcanproject.bsky.social research!

British Science Festival began today & my @artinsciencema.bsky.social graduating class of 2025 have installed snapshots of their Major Projects in a window display at the Quirky Quater. If you’re in Liverpool for the festival go & take a look at their innovative art-science projects! #BSF25 #sciart

Great to be part of the British Science Festival today that has taken over Liverpool city centre this week - talking all things #ornithology & showing the public many ways we can monitor #birds for #conservation & research at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social (also a chance to big up @bou.org.uk)

LJMU’s Face Lab's latest project ventures into the extraordinary funerary practice of fusing masks to the faces of the dead, practised by many pre-Columbian peoples of South America. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Drinking too little water could increase vulnerability to stress-related health issues. People who drink less than the recommended daily fluid intake experience a greater stress hormone response, associated with increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Research at LJMU is “really exciting” and “important” in improving the UK’s housing energy efficiency, according to the chair of the Parliamentary Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee, Bill Esterson MP. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...