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We are the LJMU Impact and Engagement team supporting researchers to make a real world difference. Posts by Emily.

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Sio Wynne exploring practical approaches to alleviating gender dysphoria.

Heather Panter examining forensic and investigative responses to transgender homicides.

Serious research with clear pathways into policy and practice.

25.02.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Went to the q:LJMU Research Showcase today. Three thought provoking projects with real world relevance.

Hannah Madden asking β€œwhat counts as sex?” and what that means for risk and sexual health messaging.

25.02.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Outstanding feedback for LJMU research degrees Students, postgraduate, research, degrees, surveys, LJMU performance, student satisfaction, Advance HE, Doctoral Academy, student support, resources

PG Survey | Liverpool John Moores University
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23.02.2026 11:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ε½’εΏƒδΌΌζ΅· A Heart That Always Returns | Lunar New Year Digital artist, Beatrice Png Jiaxing ζ–Ήδ½³εΉΈ, has delved into the Maritime Archives to piece together a creative response to Lunar New Year.

Great artwork from our wonderful Beatrice Png Jiaxing: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/guix...

19.02.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We have a fantastic group of colleagues sharing insights on the day, including:
Dr Hannah Madden (School of Nursing, Public and Allied Health)
Dr Heather Panter (School of Law and Justice Studies)
Dr Bee Hughes Hughes (School of Humanities and Social Science)
Prof. Viv Hope (School of Nursing)

19.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

q:LJMU was established to provide an inter-disciplinary space for LJMU staff & research degree students interested in research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities to come together to support research activities, discussion & collaboration.

19.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As part of our activities to mark LGBTQ+ History Month, next Wednesday 25th February colleagues from the q:LJMU Network, in collaboration with the Diversity and Inclusion Team, are hosting a Research and Scholarship Showcase in room G.09 in the Tithebarn Building, between 1pm and 2:30pm.

19.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Understanding flu vaccine hesitancy in Liverpool’s ethnically diverse communities – The Pandemic Institute

Understanding flu vaccine hesitancy in Liverpool’s ethnically diverse communities @cathymonty-psy.bsky.social

www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/underst...

17.02.2026 11:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The difference between good and bad impact management How do academics and research managers really feel about impact management? Here’s how it can be done badly, and how to do it right

www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/diffe...

11.02.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Really looking forward to speaking at the Thackray Museum of Medicine (Leeds) β€˜Late: Anatomy Uncovered’ event tomorrow night. I’ll be speaking about the history of medical illustration followed discussions about anatomical archives and ethical seeing. More info thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/thackr...

11.02.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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According to Professor John Byrne, art should be about doing something new, rethinking how we do stuff, and increasingly making art that is β€œuseful”.

In his new book, John challenges the traditional notion of art as purely aesthetic. 🎨

➑️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

11.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com an elderly relative sent me this asking if it was real because they don't understand AI. Really worrying 😟

10.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ought art to be useful as well as beautiful? Art, design, utility, aesthetics, art history, community, civic university, society, social value, employment, research, philosophy

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

10.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From bodybuilding to the local gym: how performance-enhancing drugs can damage the heart These drugs are shown to change the very structure and function of the heart.

From bodybuilding to the local gym: how performance-enhancing drugs can damage the heart
theconversation.com/from-bodybui...

06.02.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Things reek, stink and pong – but why are there no verbs for describing a delightful odour? | Adrian Chiles We don’t have a single verb to express smelling something nice. Welsh and Croatian, by contrast, are never caught short when something fragrant gets right up your nose, writes Guardian columnist Adria...

LJMU's Michael O’Shaugnessy get's a nice mention in Adrian Chiles Guardian column today: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

06.02.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to pivot from dissemination to knowledge mobilisation (webinar edition) – The KM Blog

blogs.ed.ac.uk/thekmblog/20...

03.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From ARIs to Action:
www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/r...

03.02.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Farm 999 - Series 1: 11. Cows Stranded in a River, Poachers Tracked by Drone A County Down farmer calls in a search team for missing cows, a North Yorkshire officer catches deer poachers, and Paul explores how DNA could help prevent dog attacks on sheep.

Dr Nick Dawnay is advancing police investigations with new #forensic methods. You can hear how the Canine #DNA Recovery Project is validating new DNA recovery methods from livestock attacks. Watch here www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis.... Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social team for highlighting this.

01.02.2026 09:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Two significant Liverpool John Moores University research papers analysing the factors influencing #Covid‑19 infection, death rates and excess mortality across #Europe have now been formally submitted to the UK Covid‑19 Public Inquiry.

Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.

01.02.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you BCS Cybercrime Forensics Specialist Group! I was delighted to join you as an invited speaker to deliver my talk, β€œDeepfake Forensics," exploring challenges for detection, policy, and practice. Great audience questions & discussions πŸ™‚ @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social

23.01.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Identifying dinosaurs from their footprints is difficult – but AI can help Dinosaurs, science, biology, animals, research, The Conversation, AI, technology, archaeology

Conversation dinosaur prints | Liverpool John Moores University
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28.01.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why research impact planning feels harder than it needs to be Why does research impact planning feel so hard? This article explores common pitfalls and how a clearer structure helps researchers and support staff.

Majykri has now published the first issue of "The Majykri Method: Planning, Evidencing and Accelerating Research Impact".

Click below to read the first issue and follow Majykri on LinkedIn.

#Majykri #researchimpact #acceleratingimpact #impactplanning

23.01.2026 04:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool maritime sector steams ahead on jobs and growth Shipping, maritime, industry, economy, reports, research, impact, Merseyside, Liverpool, Liverpool City Region, growth, jobs, Government, Innovation

Maritime Impact Report | Liverpool John Moores University
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

23.01.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Contributed evidence to the Scottish Parliament and the Senedd committees on the intro of MSP/MS recall powers. Reports now published.

Scottish Parliament - bprcdn.parliament.scot/published/SP...
Senedd - laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17670-e....

@ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social

05.01.2026 11:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Synthetic phonics β€œineffective” for teaching many young readers Phonics, Reading, English, Education, Schools, Curriculum, Department for Education, Special Education, Children, Pupils, Literacy, Research

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...

16.12.2025 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Talking about the lack of UK growth on the BBC News Channel - 13th November 2025
Talking about the lack of UK growth on the BBC News Channel - 13th November 2025 YouTube video by Steve Nolan

The first rule of Monthly GDP Figures Club is β€œYou 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

13.11.2025 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
MEE live! DNA Divers: low-tech solutions for accessible eDNA science and monitoring
MEE live! DNA Divers: low-tech solutions for accessible eDNA science and monitoring YouTube video by MethodsEcolEvol

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

04.12.2025 18:28 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

10.12.2025 07:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Racism - study looks at impact of over a century of discrimination Racism, Black community, ethnic minorities, Liverpool, community, society, values, research, justice, injustice, race, Liverpool City Council, equality

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...

16.12.2025 12:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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

16.12.2025 12:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0