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1. More Sumatran orangutans found in the wild than expected

   Researchers have discovered c.14,600 animals still live in the wild today - 8,000 more than expected.

2. Thermal ‘fingerprinting’ to help conserve rare animals in Madagascar

   SCIENTIFIC methods developed at Liverpool John Moores University and Chester Zoo to count animals from the air are being adopted in the wilds of Madagascar.

3. Partnership project to close current skills gap in Indian construction

   A research project aiming to address the current skills gap in the Indian construction industry has begun through an industry academia partnership, funded by the British Council’s Going Global Partnership Grant

4. Let's explain how slavery streets got their names

   A reaccounting  of Liverpools uncomfortable slaving history is being backed by experts at Liverpool John Moores University.

5. Why do young men get embroiled in street gangs?

   Dr Robert Hesketh's new book published by Palgrave 'Beyond the Street Corner' explores gang membership.

6. 200 firms supported in drive to low carbon economy

   £5.2 million Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory hits milestone and bids for fresh funding

7. £3,600 raised for charity in first week of NSS

   We have raised a fantastic £3,600 for charity during the first week of the National Student Survey 2020.

8. Nominate an LJMU honorary fellow

   We’re asking our students, staff, alumni and LJMU community to nominate individuals they would like to become an LJMU honorary fellow.

9. Student teachers learn together with families seeking asylum in Toxteth

   A group of student teachers are working with families seeking asylum in Liverpool to provide education sessions for children without a place at school.

10. UN Special Rapporteur joins LJMU webinar on preventative detention

    From Guantanamo to Xinjiang, from India to Europe, governments globally appear increasingly willing to detain citizens and migrants on suspicion rather than evidence.