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1. Conservation breakthrough

   Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

2. Lifestyles of the dinosaurs

   Scientists downsize the Jurassic giant

3. Transatlantic research partnership in the arts

   LJMU’s School of Art and Design has agreed a five-year partnership with Transart Institute in New York City, which will see the two organisations offer a joint transdisciplinary doctoral programme from summer 2020. The aim of the programme is to create an exchange in research areas including contemporary art, art history, curating and exhibition studies, digital culture and technology.

4. Let’s Talk Disability and Mental Health

   A renowned comedian and writer, the Public Health England national lead for mental health and wellbeing and an LJMU Honorary fellow were among the impressive speakers that informed and enlightened almost 300 delegates at the Let's Talk Disability and Mental Health Conference.

5. How the brain controls our sense of touch

   MRC Funded grant to offer most detailed insight yet

6. Anchors Aweigh as research ship opens its doors to Liverpool youngsters

   The rich maritime history of Liverpool was celebrated aboard the Royal Research Ship (RSS) Discovery as the region’s school children got a glimpse into what a career in marine sciences and engineering at LJMU might be like.

7. Honorary Fellow: Dame Philippa Russell

   Oration for Honorary Fellowship award

8. Conservation breakthrough - Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

   A new study has revealed that drones fitted with a standard camera are able to detect chimpanzee nests, saving conservation researchers hours of ground work.

9. AI to help national hedgehog survey

   Conservation AI platform applies machine learning to identify animals in double time

10. 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.