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1. Sinuses shed light on how humans got their unique skull shape

   They are most-commonly associated with a blocked nose and headaches but the humble sinuses could hold an important key to the evolution of the human face.

2. Analysis of alcohol detox centre shows savings to NHS

   Research examines impact of Rapid Access to Alcohol Detox Acute Referral (RADAR)

3. Research: Rampant growth in vegetable oil production threatens wildlife

   Professor Serge Wich contributes to IUCN report on vegetable oil

4. Rio's goal to remove barriers surrounding disabilities within sport

   Second Year Sport Business student, Rio Boothe, is partnering with charities in the North West to raise awareness around the barriers surrounding disabilities and para sport.

5. Alcatraz, Auschwitz, Chernobyl…the appeal of dark tourism

   Is dark tourism just another fad in the age of the selfie and tick list travelling? Gillian O’Brien explains its appeal and gives it historical context.

6. LJMU provide sport science at this week’s golf Open

   Professor Graeme Close leads nutritional and player recovery support at Royal Liverpool, Hoylake.

7. Another ‘first’ for LJMU in Sport and Exercise Sciences

   Professor Zoe Knowles is set to become the first woman to chair the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

8. Geopolymer offers hope for low carbon constructors of future

   School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment at LJMU shows case for novel 'substitute' for concrete

9. Ninth National Teaching Fellowship received

   Continued success in ‘University Oscars’

10. Unitemps Awards 2023

    Students from across LJMU have been recognised at a Unitemps Awards Ceremony this week.