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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. LJMU train 40 Mersey Care matrons and nurses in anticipatory and advanced care planning

   Helping patients across Merseyside to be involved in the planning of their future treatment and care.

3. Suicide prevention trial is first for schools in England

   NIHR funded trial in partnership with schools and parents to encourage struggling children to seek help

4. Next-gen smart road surfaces prove potential

   Yangming Gao and Patryk Kot publish first lab trial results of electronic self-sensing asphalt in the international journal of Construction and Building Materials

5. LJMU makes commitment to become a Menopause Friendly employer

   Marking World Menopause Day 2024 the university continues to progress its workplace support, awareness and understanding of the menopause.

6. LJMU e-Racing Team Launch Evening a success

   It was great to see plenty of supporters at the LJMU e-Racing Team’s launch evening earlier this month when the team announced some big changes for the 2017-2018 season.

7. Students raise £10,000 for children’s hospice

   Find out how LJMU students have raised £10,000 for Claire House Children’s Hospice.

8. A giant interstellar bubble being grown in the Andromeda Galaxy

   An international team of astrophysicists have uncovered an enormous bubble current being ‘blown’ by the regular eruptions from a binary star system within the Andromeda Galaxy.

9. In memoriam: Professor David R. Burton

   It is with great sadness that the university has learned of the passing of Professor David R. Burton.

10. New research by Public Health Institute on children’s perceptions of electronic cigarettes

    The increasing popularity and rapid growth of electronic cigarettes has raised considerable concern about their impact on children and young people.