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1. New species of human relative discovered on South African Cave

   The discovery of a new species of human relative has shed light on the origins and diversity of our origins.

2. Centre of Advanced Policing Studies

   Liverpool will become a leading authority on policing following the launch of the University's Centre for Advanced Policing Studies.

3. Salters’ Festival of Chemistry

   Inspiring future generations of scientists

4. First female US president?

   Complex US politics system explained

5. Top Merseyside University in Guardian League Table

   Ranking makes LJMU top university in Merseyside

6. New role to lead LiRICS

   In line with its Climate Action Plan, LJMU has confirmed additional strategic investment in a new role to lead the Liverpool Research Institute for Climate and Sustainability (LiRICS).

7. Balkans Film Odyssey

   Rhiannon Wain selected for insightful, well written reviews.

8. Record-breaking supernova discovered

   Astronomers scanning the sky to make new discoveries in the universe have witnessed a record-breaking cosmic explosion about 200 times more powerful than a typical supernova - and more than twice as luminous as the previous record-holding supernova.

9. FactLab role in Lever Prize 2016

   The prestigious Lever Prize 2016 has been won by the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) for a joint project with FACT, involving FACTLab, a collaboration between FACT and LJMU, which explores the interaction between arts and science.

10. Simulated evolution of the Universe

    A study conducted by an international team of astrophysicists, including Dr Rob Crain and Dr Ian McCarthy from the LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), has emerged as one of the major research highlights of 2015.