JMU Journalism students were among those welcomed to the second LJMU Chancellor Reception in London.
LJMU is renaming its Art and Design Academy in honour of Beatles legend John Lennon, marking his links with the institution.
Dr Brian May has spoken of his pride to be associated with LJMU after handing over as Chancellor.
Sir Brian Leveson officially replaces Dr Brian May as he is installed as the new Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University.
Party leaders have agreed a deal on the future of press regulation after last-ditch talks to prevent the issue going to a Commons vote.