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1. Our ancient relative who “walked like a human, but climbed like an ape”

   New fossils are the missing link that settles a decades old debate proving early hominins used their upper limbs to climb like apes, and their lower limbs to walk like humans

2. UN security council needs major changes – permanent seats for African countries is just one

   Law academic Dr Gary Wilson sets out a future road map for a more representative, authoritative Security Council

3. Words of wisdom to new students

   We asked our current students and alumni community what their one piece of advice would be to new students starting their studies at LJMU. Here's what they said...

4. Academic Registry Policy Update

   The Academic Board has recently approved an update to the Personal Circumstances Policy, as well as detailed supporting guidance for LJMU students and the Personal Circumstances Panel.

5. Celebrating 20 years of the Start-up Hub

   LJMU is celebrating 20 years of its Start-up Hub this month which has helped over 1,000 businesses and is estimated to have contributed over £20 million in income to the Liverpool City Region economy each year.

6. School pupils inspired by female associate deans' leadership journeys

   This month, as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, seven of our female associate deans shared their extraordinary career journeys with local school children, staff, and students.

7. Staff and community partners celebrate LGBT History Month

   To mark LGBT HIstory Month, LJMU Together (the University's LGBT+ Staff Network) organised a social event on Friday 22nd February featuring talks and a chance to play 'Psychic Bingo' with Liverpool's Lady Seanne.

8. Students given unique insight into production of BBC Radio Merseyside’s longest running programme

   LJMU's MA Mass Communications students went behind the scenes at BBC Radio Merseyside for a studio tour, followed by an 'in conversation' event with Mike Brocken, presenter of Folkscene, Radio Merseyside's longest running programme.

9. LJMU scoop top accolade at Student Nursing Times Awards

   LJMU is celebrating after the university was named Nurse Education Provider of the Year (Pre-registration) at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2018.

10. Report on benefits of outdoors debated in Scottish Parliament

    Dr Kaye Richards' Outjoyment Report for the Camping and Caravanning Club is having a significant impact nationwide