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1. Astronomers and space scientists from across Europe to link up in Liverpool

   The European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) 2018 will be taking place in Liverpool for the first time next April.

2. Honorary Fellow Lou McGrath OBE

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Lou McGrath OBE at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday 14 July 2017.

3. Report launched on state of the city region

   The opportunities and challenges presented by Liverpool City Region's devolution deal have been outlined in a major new report produced by LJMU and the University of Liverpool.

4. Chief's lecture places surveillance in the spotlight

   250 people gathered in the Redmonds Building to hear Sir Jon Murphy QPM, Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, give his annual public lecture, focusing on surveillance and its impacts on contemporary law enforcement.

5. Prehistoric predators kept large animals in check and shaped ecosystem

   Our prehistoric ancestors may have had large carnivores – giant lions, saber-tooth cats, bears and hyenas up to twice the size of their modern relatives – to thank for an abundance and diversity of plants and wildlife.

6. Ice Age bone samples reveal DNA links between wolves and dogs

   An international group of geneticists and archaeologists have analysed bones samples, some provided by LJMU, that reveal the ancestry of dogs can be traced to at least two populations of ancient wolves.

7. Research reveals evidence of new population of ancient Native Americans

   Genetic analysis of ancient DNA from a six-week-old female infant found at an Interior Alaska archaeological site, has revealed a previously unknown population of ancient people in North America.

8. Turning CSI to curb the illegal trade of wildlife

   Professor Stefano Mariani of Liverpool John Moores University leads study of forensic tools to identify illegal trade in marine species

9. Astonishing difference globally in approach to children in prison

   Marie Claire Van Hout of the LJMU Public Health Institute publishes research in Lancet

10. Work culture key to success of digital roll outs

    Research by the Institute of Capital Culture, a collaboration between LJMU and the University of Liverpool, has found that creating a positive digital culture at work and encouraging worker confidence in digital tools are the most important factors in ensuring digital roll-outs are successful.