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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. Winner of Novella Award announced

   Nina Allan has been announced as the winner of the Novella Award, hosted by LJMU.

3. Film Studies feature at FACT this October

   Partnership brings exclusive screenings to Liverpool.

4. Breaking Ground

   ‘Breaking Ground’ saw internationally-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind discuss the inspiration behind some of the world’s most iconic buildings, including the reconstruction of the World Trade Center, the Jewish Museum in Berlin and Manchester’s Imperial War Museum.

5. A direct line to the world’s media

   Academic research and local organisations to benefit from new technology at LJMU

6. Research reveals secrets of Gestapo

   Surviving records held in Dusseldorf about the Gestapo have formed the basis of Professor Frank McDonough’s latest research, which reveals long-kept secrets about Hitler’s secret police.

7. Face of a king discovered

   Revealing the true face of Richard III.

8. Why our brains need touch

   An LJMU academic is leading a Neuroscience Group (SANG) that is revolutionising how we view the basic human sense of touch.

9. Connecting the community with Climate Science

   LJMU celebrated Climate Week 2015 with an event at Manchester Museum which saw over 1,200 people get together with academics and students from the University, British Antarctic Survey, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Manchester to investigate the latest challenges to the environment.

10. Royal Television Society Award winners

    Two Media Production graduates won Royal Television Society (RTS) awards for their documentary ‘One Eye Open.’ Ian Garden and Josie Webster came first in the Factual Category at the annual Student Television Awards, held at the Lowry Theatre, MediaCityUK.