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1. Harnessing the power of staff networks

   Save the date for the launch of our latest group, the PA and Admin Staff Network, on Thursday 8 February, featuring a guest talk from staff networks expert Cherron Inko-Tariah.

2. Face of a king discovered

   Revealing the true face of Richard III.

3. Getting to grips with all things IT

   If you're new to LJMU, or if you're returning to studies but have forgotten things over the break, just take a look at our new guide brought to you by our very helpful IT team.

4. Discover magazine recognises Homo naledi research

   Research regarding the discovery of a new species of human relative shedding light on the origins and diversity of our origins was selected as the second most important scientific story in 2015.

5. Report Template and Guidance

   The new report template and guidance are now available

6. 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.

7. Librarian Heather discovers relatives in her own archive!

   Digging into the archives to find your ancestors often throws up surprises.

8. Change to process for visiting lecturers

   LJMU is introducing a new and more efficient process for appointing visiting lecturers.

9. International Welcome starts this week

   This is the first bespoke welcome programme catered for International New Arrivals.

10. Updated Assessment and Feedback Policy

    The policy has been updated with two new areas of activity on internal moderation and the use of generative AI (GenAI) in assessment.