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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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LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · last mo.

How can fashion become a powerful expression of identity in sport? In his latest Conversation article, Andrew Ibi explores how athletes like Naomi Osaka are using fashion to celebrate heritage, challenge expectations & shape conversations about representation. theconversation.com/my-heritage-...

‘My heritage is my power’: how young Black women like Naomi Osaka are using fashion in sport

Osaka is part of a tradition of Black women using style not as decoration but as a way of asserting identity, heritage and agency.

theconversation.com

LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · last mo.

How do natural disasters affect countries already facing humanitarian crises? In her latest @theconversation.com article, LJMU's Professor Julia Buxton explores how recent earthquakes have added new challenges for communities in Venezuela. theconversation.com/venezuela-ea... #LJMU #Venezuela

Venezuela earthquakes add tragic new layer to the country’s humanitarian crisis

The earthquakes represent a politically perilous moment for Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez.

theconversation.com

LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · last mo.

What challenges lie ahead for Colombia's new president? LJMU's Johanna Amaya-Panche @amayoap.bsky.social explores whether an "iron fist" approach can tackle the violence facing the country, or whether deeper solutions are needed. theconversation.com/colombias-ne...

Colombia’s new president ‘El Tigre’ promises an iron fist – but that may not solve the violence he has inherited

Dismantling the 2016 peace agreement and introducing a military clampdown is not the answer to rising levels of violence.

theconversation.com

LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · last mo.

LJMU researchers have helped discover a surprisingly calm "cradle" for newborn stars at the centre of the Milky Way. The findings offer new insights into the earliest stages of star formation and how our own Sun may have formed. Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Scientists discover ‘cradle’ for newborn stars at the Milky Way’s centre

Space, Milky Way, Stars, Star Formation, Origins of Stars, ALMA, ACES, Astrophysics, Astrophysics Research Institute, Harvard, Smithsonian, Research, Discoveries

ljmu.ac.uk

LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · last mo.

What challenges lie ahead for Colombia's new president? LJMU's Johanna Amaya-Panche explores whether an "iron fist" approach can tackle the violence facing the country, or whether deeper solutions are needed. theconversation.com/colombias-ne...

Colombia’s new president ‘El Tigre’ promises an iron fist – but that may not solve the violence he has inherited

Dismantling the 2016 peace agreement and introducing a military clampdown is not the answer to rising levels of violence.

theconversation.com

Davide Bruno@davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Multiverse! Cortex! Biomarkers! 🧠🔬 All this and more in our recent paper! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @ccandl.bsky.social @kmueller123.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuresearch.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social Also, the code: osf.io/k8amh

A Multiverse Analysis of the Logical Memory Test and Plasma Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) detection with blood-based biomarkers promises to revolutionise dementia diagnosis. However, blood testing is still a challen…

sciencedirect.com

LJMU History@ljmuhistory.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Very exciting to see Senior Lecturer in American History Malcolm Craig's history-based role-playing games out in the wild. Watch out for a special launch event when the new academic year starts in September! FYI @ljmuimpact.bsky.social, @ljmuresearch.bsky.social, and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social

Malcolm Craig@malcolmcraig.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I have not run a game at a convention for many, many years. But this weekend I'm hosting a game of Hot War 2nd edition at the Rolling in the Ruins mini-con organised by @breakfastruins.bsky.social. I am both nervous and excited.

A top down view of stuff for running a game of Hot War 2nd edition. On the left is the book itself and on the right are four character sheets. Also in frame are the game map of London and a map of south east England.
LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Great to see Professor Julia Buxton featured in The Conversation, exploring how Venezuela has and hasn’t changed since Maduro’s capture. A sharp and timely analysis of politics, reform, and economic futures. #LJMU #ResearchImpact theconversation.com/how-venezuel...

How Venezuela has – and hasn’t – changed since Maduro’s capture

Delcy Rodríguez has maintained tight control of political conditions inside the country, while prioritising economic liberalisation.

theconversation.com

LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Great to see LJMU supporting emerging artists with entrepreneurship and business skills. Creative talent needs strong business foundations too, helping artists build sustainable and resilient careers. #ResearchImpact #CreativeIndustries #LJMU www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Empowering artists through entrepreneurship and business skills

LJMU is helping to upskill creatives in business and financial management to support the development of sustainable incomes.

ljmu.ac.uk

LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Really pleased to see this new POST Parliamentary research briefing on flood risk and resilience published. Great to see Dr Sarah Percival (BES) contributing expert evidence on flood risk, vulnerability and resilience to inform parliamentary analysis. 🔗 post.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Nature-based flood and drought resilience

This POSTnote outlines the evidence, challenges and benefits for implementing catchment scale nature-based solutions for flood and drought resilience.

post.parliament.uk

LJMU Impact@ljmuimpact.bsky.social · 3mo ago

How should AI be regulated when mental health is at stake? Join LJMU’s public legislative theatre workshops exploring AI & mental health through original student-written plays. Take part in shaping the debate. 27 May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988273883... 28 May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988309983...

LJMU Legislative Theatre Workshop Day 1

Jump into LJMU’s Legislative Theatre Workshop for some hands-on fun exploring law and drama live!

eventbrite.co.uk

Sio Wynne (he/they)@siowynne.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm recruiting! Super excited to talk to people about the little ways they cope with dysphoria, feel free to email or DM with questions 😀

TransActual@transactualuk.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A PhD researcher from Liverpool John Moores University is looking to speak with trans people about how they reduce gender dysphoria in their daily lives. For more information email s.c.wynne@2025.ljmu.ac.uk or fill out the form here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/MwLfGsvpSy #TransResearch #Trans

A pale yellow square with black text on pink and blue text boxes. A non-binary flag and a transgender flag are in the top corners, and a QR code and the Liverpool John Moores University logo in the bottom right quarter. Text reads: Are you transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse? Do you experience gender dysphoria? Research participants wanted for a PhD study investigating non-medical ways of reducing gender dysphoria. Who can take part? Transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse adults aged 18 or older, living in the UK, who have experience of gender dysphoria What would I have to do? Take part in a focus group (online or in person) to create a mind map of methods you use to reduce or cope with gender dysphoria What are the benefits? The chance to share your experiences and contribute to trans research. You will also receive a shopping voucher. How do I take part? The chance to share your experiences and contribute to trans research. You will also receive a shopping voucher.