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1. The Conversation: The UK needs a national energy advice service

   Energy policy expert Dr Neil Simcock and colleagues write in The Conversation on the need for greater support for the public on home energy use

2. 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.

3. Prehistoric predators kept large animals in check and shaped ecosystem

   Our prehistoric ancestors may have had large carnivores – giant lions, saber-tooth cats, bears and hyenas up to twice the size of their modern relatives – to thank for an abundance and diversity of plants and wildlife.

4. Celebrating 40 years of Sports Science

   LJMU at the forefront of sporting innovation and development since 1975.

5. Chief's lecture places surveillance in the spotlight

   250 people gathered in the Redmonds Building to hear Sir Jon Murphy QPM, Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, give his annual public lecture, focusing on surveillance and its impacts on contemporary law enforcement.

6. National Teaching Fellowship awarded to Dr Craig Hammond

   LJMUs Dr Craig Hammond, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, has been recognised for his outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in higher education, with a National Teaching Fellowship.

7. Ice Age bone samples reveal DNA links between wolves and dogs

   An international group of geneticists and archaeologists have analysed bones samples, some provided by LJMU, that reveal the ancestry of dogs can be traced to at least two populations of ancient wolves.

8. Network launched to connect sport science experts with PE teachers and sports coaches

   Experts from LJMUs Physical Activity Exchange have launched a new network so that they can better share knowledge and support the professional development of school PE teachers and sports coaches within the Liverpool City Region.

9. Get vaccinated on campus this October

   Female students aged 18 to 25 can get a HPV or MMR vaccine at Byrom Street, Monday to Saturday from 14 to 26 October.

10. Pharmacies key to keeping local communities healthy

    Read more about how community pharmacies could be making more of a difference to public health in local communities and stamping out inequalities.