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1. 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.

2. Black Lives Matter

   On the 12-month anniversary of the death of George Floyd, LJMU has restated its commitment to change and respond to the needs of people of colour.

3. 42 years and counting

   Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Power marks his 42nd work anniversary at LJMU.

4. Ancient skeletal hand could reveal evolutionary secrets

   A 4.4 million-year-old skeleton could show how early humans moved and began to walk upright, according to new research.

5. Validation and Review training courses

   Training for Chairs, Panel Members and Programme Teams

6. SPRAT exciting new instrument arrives on Liverpool Telescope

   The Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) has announced the successful commissioning of an exciting new instrument on the Liverpool Telescope (LT).

7. Cycling events at LJMU

   LJMU is hosting a series of events to support cyclists of all abilities and experience.

8. Examination Timetable now out

   The main University examinations will take place between 27 April - 7 May 2020.

9. LJMU Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Calendar (2020 - 2021)

   LJMU Diversity Calendar (Sep 2020 - Aug 2021)

10. Christmas closure and support services over the festive break

    The university will close at 5pm on Thursday 23 December and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4 January. The Student Life Building will be open 24/7 throughout the festive break including on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.