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1. UN security council needs major changes – permanent seats for African countries is just one

   Law academic Dr Gary Wilson sets out a future road map for a more representative, authoritative Security Council

2. LJMU researcher plays pivotal role in unexplained cosmic flare

   An LJMU astronomy researcher has played an integral role in the investigation of one of the most observed and puzzling objects ever discovered.

3. Woman’s skeleton shines light on early peopling of the New World

   A FEMALE skeleton found in Mexico has strengthened the theory that humans originally reached the American continent from different points of origin.

4. 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.

5. James Webb telescope sees most distant galaxy

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

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. 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.

9. 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

10. Can you support Clearing 2024?

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