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1. 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.

2. Radical conservation offers hope for Orangutan

   A new study involving LJMU’s world-leading animal conservationists says radical action is needed now to avert the loss of thousands more orangutans.

3. Forensics: Advances in scene of crime DNA evidence

   Team explores how tiny traces could help crack criminal cases

4. Blistering Barnacles! Boat detritus boost for marine conservation

   eDNA from biofouling sponges offers clearer view of marine life

5. Reconstructing Ice Age environments

   A study into the feeding behaviour of two extinct European rhinoceros species has revealed an unexpected survival strategy for a mammalian family of the Ice Ages.

6. The story of a seven-year-old murdered by the British

   Forensic anthropologist returns boy's remains to his family 65 years on

7. "We're just doing the job we love!"

   Winners and commended from this year's Teaching & Learning Excellence Awards

8. Forensic researchers partner with North Wales Police to tackle livestock attacks

   A pioneering collaboration between LJMU forensic researchers and North Wales Police will provide invaluable support to future livestock attack investigations.

9. January Media Highlights

   LJMU knowledge and expertise hit the headlines in January with stories and commentary in New Scientist, The Independent, BBC News 24, The Liverpool Echo, BBC 5 Live and more.

10. LJMU to host major global astronomy and space science event

    LJMU has won its bid to host the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) in 2018.