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1. Human speech evolved from great apes

   Researchers have shown that, contrary to previous arguments, great apes do have control over their voice, and can learn how to ‘speak,’ throwing new light on the evolution of speech.

2. Remembrance Day: War Widows project heads to London

   Widows join Dr Nadine Leese at National Army Museum on the making of the memorial Widows' Quilt

3. Analysis of alcohol detox centre shows savings to NHS

   Research examines impact of Rapid Access to Alcohol Detox Acute Referral (RADAR)

4. Improving PGT student identity and their experience through understanding their expectations on entry – the findings from an 11 University HEFCE funded project

   The seminar will provide an opportunity for exploration through some of the findings from the HEFCE funded project.

5. LJMU launches cost of living hub to support students

   LJMU has launched a new website hub to help support students through the rising costs of living, including help and advice, plus the financial support available from LJMU and JMSU and how to apply for it.

6. Generation X hardest hit as drug deaths rise yet again in England and Wales

   Record deaths but many drugs not even included in figures.

7. Looking after your safety: update for our students

   Over the summer months LJMU has made a number of important changes to further improve the safety and wellbeing of all our students

8. Equality, diversity and inclusion in journalism teaching conference

   The journalism department is holding a free one-day conference on EDI in Journalism education on June 26th. Although the conference is geared towards Journalism education, the conference is open to educators from other subject areas who will be welcome to share their research and best practice as well as benefit from transferable, practical ideas around embedding EDI in teaching, learning and assessment and creating an inclusive environment for students.

9. Visit to National Trust site at Formby

   Join us for a guided walk around the National Trust site at Formby!

10. Make Do and Mend Workshop

    Come along to our make do and mend workshop where you can learn how to do basic repairs to your clothing.