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1. More Sumatran orangutans found in the wild than expected

   Researchers have discovered c.14,600 animals still live in the wild today - 8,000 more than expected.

2. 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.

3. Jane Garvey Honorary Fellowship

   Read the oration for Jane Garvey in the presentation of her award as an Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University.

4. Liverpool's history with the Chinese community

   Beatrice Png, a Chinese Singaporean, former student and now staff member in the Diversity and Inclusion Team, explains Liverpool's affiliation to the Chinese community.

5. LJMU's Face Lab reveals faces of the past and present

   Liverpool will be a centre of excellence for craniofacial analysis, facial depiction and forensic art, following the launch of LJMU’s Face Lab.

6. Liverpool Short Film Festival attracts massive interest

   Student organised festival receives 3,000 films from 15 countries

7. Looking after your safety this semester

   Ways to stay safe around campus and the city.

8. LJMU making an impact at Six Nations rugby

   Professor Graeme Close and his team support England Rugby nutrition for the ninth Six Nations tournament

9. Paid internship opportunities for L5 and 6 students

   Student Futures, LJMUs Careers, Employability and Enterprise team, have a range of exciting, paid internship opportunities available for L5 and 6 (second and third year) students working on a real-life project for a local business/SME.

10. Salters' Festival of Chemistry brings together the next generation of scientists

    Over 50 school pupils came to LJMU to enjoy a day in the labs, as part of the Salters' Festival of Chemistry.