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1. James Webb telescope sees most distant galaxy

   Dr Renske Smit at LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute part of team analysing James Webb Space Telescope images

2. Gravitational wave science used to search for catastrophic explosion

   Researchers at the Astrophysics Research Institute were among the first to use new gravitational wave science, ahead of the recent announcement by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) that they had made the first direct detection of gravitational waves.

3. The anatomy of our ancestors

   Forensic techniques by international scientists, led by LJMU’s Dr Matteo Borrini, have created the facial reconstruction of the oldest preserved mummy in the Egyptian Museum of Florence.

4. In memoriam: Caroline Aherne

   It is with great sadness that the University announces the death of former student Caroline Aherne at the age of 52.

5. Celebrating Cultures Event 2022

   All staff and students are invited to LJMU's Celebrating Cultures Event on Wednesday 15 June as part of the Students at the Heart Conference.

6. Conservation breakthrough

   Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

7. Genetics plays huge part in animal migration - study

   Reindeer from one 'genetic ancestry' travel ten times further on average than others

8. Geographers say sterile gardens raise risk of flooding

   Drs Sarah Percival and Jon Dick back proposals to incentivise homeowners to keep their gardens green and natural

9. Teacher Training: Partnership approach earns praise from Ofsted

   Inspectors also cite social justice, mentoring and curriculum as Primary and Secondary training earn 'good' status

10. Can you support Clearing 2024?

    LJMU is looking for staff to help recruit students to LJMU during Clearing 2024 on Thursday 15 August.