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1. Study of 'nearest human relative' suggests parenting more influential than genetics

   Paper in Communications Biology looked at influencers of stress in 600 chimpanzees

2. European Grant to help our understanding of how galaxies form

   Professor Nate Bastian, Head of Research at the Astrophysics Research Institute and Royal Society University Research Fellow, has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator grant.

3. Exploring the relationship between radio and heavy rock and metal music

   International scholars and practitioners came together to discuss the theme at the inaugural Heavy Metal on the Airwaves symposium organised by LJMU researcher and lecturer Dr Nadim Hassan.

4. 'We can't expect farmers to take the burden of rewetting peatlands'

   Research at the university is focusing on rewetting peatlands for agriculture to ensure a sustainable future, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating income generation for farmers.

5. Honorary Fellow Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale at Liverpool Cathedral on Monday 10 July 2017.

6. Cheering for research and innovation at the Royal Court

   LJMU welcomed nearly 300 staff to the third Research and Innovation Day at the Royal Court on 20 June.

7. St Patricks Day and Liverpool

   Following International Women’s Day (8 March) and ahead of St Patrick’s Day (17 March), our Diversity and Inclusion team is looking at some of the Irish women who have made a significant contribution to Liverpool.

8. The Mind Map: former LJMU student launches innovative mental health services platform

   After struggling with his own mental health issues, LJMU graduate Philip Bridges was determined to help others access free support that works

9. Addressing gender imbalance within higher education

   For the fourth lecture in LJMU's Athena Lecture Series, three speakers from STEMM and non STEMM backgrounds presented to a packed lecture theatre comprising academics, students, professionals and Year 9 pupils from four local schools.

10. Liverpool City Region HDD project tests low carbon credentials of Open RAN technology at Act 1.5 event

    The project is investigating if new technology improves digital connectivity in high density settings such as music venues.