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1. Human-altered ecosystems

   What can fossil bones tell us about the ecology and behaviour of extinct species? In two recent publications, Dr Carlo Meloro from the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology has worked with international teams to demonstrate how we can interpret palaeoecology (the ecology of fossil animals and plants) of extinct wild dogs by looking at their fore-limb and skull shape.

2. New light on the evolution of human speech

   Study involving Liverpool John Moores University and the Pongo Foundation has uncovered new calls from orang-utans.

3. Blood Runs Green: The Murder that Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago

   International acclaim for new book on one of the USA’s most notorious murders.

4. Humanities PhD student awarded for outstanding paper

   Sean Creaney, a lecturer in Childhood and Youth Studies at Stockport College, who is currently studying for his PhD in the School of Humanities and Social Science, has just been awarded ‘Outstanding Paper’ in the 2015 Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence

5. Graduates celebrate in the sunshine

   Tuesday 14 July was the second day of the summer graduation ceremonies

6. Honorary Fellow Lady Grantchester

   Oration for Honorary Fellowship award

7. Unpublished gems make up The Novella Award shortlist

   Critically acclaimed international writers

8. Effervescent Britons

   Investigating mass tourism

9. Major achievements at Graduate Fashion Week

   Major achievements at Graduate Fashion Week

10. Macaque communication signals studied

    Experts in primate behaviour develop online resource to improve welfare