Our ancient relative who “walked like a human, but climbed like an ape”
New fossils are the missing link that settles a decades old debate proving early hominins used their upper limbs to climb like apes, and their lower limbs to walk like humans
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Honorary Fellow David Carter
Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to David Carter at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday 14 July 2017.
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Scientists reveal source of human heartbeat in 3D
A pioneering new study is set to help surgeons repair hearts without damaging precious tissue.
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LJMU features in Ri Christmas Lectures
Academics from LJMU will be helping to reveal the secrets of forensic science in the Royal Institution’s prestigious Christmas Lectures.
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Lecturer's theatre show opens
A production by an LJMU lecturer, based on the lived experiences of children who have a parent in prison, opens in theatres this month.
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Graduation review Wednesday 11 July
Wednesday saw the School of Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition graduate in the morning and the Public Health Institute and the School of Education in the afternoon ceremony.
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World’s rarest great ape virtually wiped out in a century
The survival of the worlds rarest great ape the Tapanuli Orangutan is hanging in the balance, according to a team of scientists.
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Advance HE Aurora Programme final days to apply
LJMU staff are reminded that the application deadline for the Advance HE Aurora Programme, a leadership development initiative for women, is Friday 4 November 2022.
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LJMU leads €10m project on data science-led healthcare
LJMU, Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital partner with ten European countries to model improved diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for atrial fibrillation to stroke patients
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Pandemic exacerbated disadvantages faced by young people with special needs and disabilities
Education, mental health, and social care downgraded or, in some cases, withdrawn altogether.