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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. Islamophobia Awareness Month

   November is the start of Islamophobia Awareness Month, and this year also marks 10 years of the awareness campaign, which showcases the positive contributions made to society, by Muslims, as well as raising awareness of Islamophobia in society.

3. Report backs calls for 'joined-up' public services

   Public Health Wales and LJMU set out 'best practice' for multi-agency working

4. Events and support for disabled and neurodivergent students

   Disability History Month begins this week (16 November- 16 December) and LJMU has a range of events, careers advice sessions and support available for students.

5. SPRAT exciting new instrument arrives on Liverpool Telescope

   The Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) has announced the successful commissioning of an exciting new instrument on the Liverpool Telescope (LT).

6. Researchers back Liverpool suicide centre model

   James's Place model has successfully adapted to new London and Newcastle centres after successful record in Liverpool

7. LJMU residential for young people

   LJMU Outreach has welcomed young people from 12 schools across the north west region to its annual Year 10 Residential, targeted specifically at those in local authority or residential care.

8. Honours for Archbishop of Canterbury

   The Most Reverend Justin Welby to receive Honorary Fellowship

9. Academic Board - Call for Nominations

   A call for nominations has opened for Academic Board membership.

10. Gang injunctions found to reduce serious crime on Merseyside and save police thousands of pounds

    New LJMU policing expert reveals gang injunctions are key to tackling organised street crime and protecting communities following three-year study