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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. DNA-study shows the Guanches originated from North Africa

   The aboriginal inhabitants of the Canary Islands, commonly known as the Guanches, originated from North Africa. A team of international researchers has now confirmed.

3. Archbishop of Canterbury receives Honorary Fellowship and delivers Roscoe Lecture

   The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby received an LJMU Honorary Fellowship and also delivered one of the University's acclaimed Roscoe Lectures at St George’s Hall.

4. Getting to grips with technology in media

   Pupils from Sacred Heart College, Crosby joined the Media Technology Group of the Dept. of Electronics & Electrical Engineering to learn technical processes for creating TV programmes.

5. Annual survey of teaching space from 21 October

   The annual survey of teaching space will take place across the University over a two-week period, from Monday 21 October to Friday 1 November, 9am to 5pm.

6. Policy Updates

   The following policies have been updated on the Policy Centre...

7. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Personal Development Workshops & Opportunities (2020)

   Don't Miss Out! - LJMU Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Personal Development Workshops & Opportunities (2020)

8. Macaque communication signals studied

   Experts in primate behaviour develop online resource to improve welfare

9. Costis to advise Public Health England on COVID impacts

   Costis Maganaris, of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, has been appointed a COVID-19 advisor to Public Health England.

10. New ES1 form available for managers

    The Finance team has recently updated the ES1 form used to assess contractors against HMRCs off-payroll working rules (sometimes called IR35).