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1. New species of human relative discovered in South African cave

   The discovery of a new species of human relative has shed light on the origins and diversity of our origins.

2. MA Screen School Alumni celebrates feature film on Amazon Prime

   J1S, a feature film by LJMU MA Screenwriting graduate, Jay Cunningham, 44, has been released on Amazon Prime.

3. Students at the Heart Conference

   A Quick Update - blog by the conference team

4. Young chimpanzees reconcile through play

   Researchers at LJMU's School of Natural Sciences and Psychology have discovered for the first time that, unlike their adult counterparts who kiss and embrace immediately after a fight, young chimpanzees reconcile through play.

5. Major Copperas Hill development gets green light

   Liverpool John Moores University’s ambitious plans to transform a disused city centre site into state-of-the-art student facilities have been given the go-ahead. Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee today (Tuesday 9 October) approved the plans for the former Royal Mail site on Copperas Hill.

6. Girlguides set for LJMU Science & Engineering Day

   Hundreds of young girls are set for an inspiring day of Science and Engineering at LJMU this Saturday, March 7.

7. Students at the Heart Conference 2023: submission deadline extended

   The Students at the Heart Conference 2023 submission deadline has been extended until 9am, Monday 13 March to allow more time for staff and students to make a submission, to present at the conference.

8. Conservation breakthrough

   Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

9. Improving animal welfare

   Happy Hamsters: Examining the effect of emotions on cognitive processes in pets

10. LJMU hosts first ever Para Pentathlon training day in the UK

    25 Athletes from across the UK attended the first ever Para Laser Sport training event at LJMU’s Sport Building this week.