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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. Yuletide TV schedules remain culturally significant

   Dr Joanne Knowles, Senior Lecturer in Media, Culture and Communication, School of Humanities and Social Science, comments on why the Christmas TV schedule is still so eagerly anticipated, even in the age of on-demand viewing.

3. Balkans Film Odyssey

   Rhiannon Wain selected for insightful, well written reviews.

4. Simulated evolution of the Universe

   A study conducted by an international team of astrophysicists, including Dr Rob Crain and Dr Ian McCarthy from the LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), has emerged as one of the major research highlights of 2015.

5. Outreach programme takes pupils to London

   Local school children have visited University College London (UCL) as part of an LJMU widening access programme. Access All Areas is an initiative from LJMU’s Outreach team which arranged the first university exchange for year 11 pupils.

6. Launch of Your LJMU Your Voice 2024

   This month we are launching the Your LJMU Your Voice 2024 staff engagement survey.

7. Postgraduate Research Festival celebrates LJMU doctoral work

   Annual LJMU Postgraduate Research Festival

8. Graduation: A future in Artificial Intelligence

   Masters graduate Sithu at heart of AI revolution

9. Making Every Contact Count staff training: September to December

   Book onto the mental health and wellbeing training now.

10. New LJMU professors and readers

    LJMU has confirmed a number of new professors and readers following a rigorous process.