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1. New species of human relative discovered on South African Cave

   The discovery of a new species of human relative has shed light on the origins and diversity of our origins.

2. Reciprocal Mentoring Programme involving BAME Staff, Black Students and Senior Leaders

   Given the success of last year's pilot, we are running the LJMU Reciprocal Mentoring Programme again and we are extending it to include BAME staff from across the institution. The programme is open to all LJMU Senior Staff from Director Level of non BAME Background and to BAME staff from non-Director Level and to Black Students from all Faculties.

3. 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.

4. "I was quite shy in first year and now I'm President'

   Emily Roxbee Cox on how she wants to give students the best possible experience

5. Tyrannosaurus or Hadrosaur: How well can AI identify dinosaur footprints?

   Artificial intelligence comes out on top in machine v human challenge to identify fossil dinosaur tracks

6. Welcome Week 2022

   We've got an exciting schedule full of activities and events for you this September!

7. £5m boost towards region’s green economy

   More businesses in the Liverpool City Region could benefit as a low carbon business support programme led by Liverpool John Moores University has received a £5m boost.

8. Launch of Women’s Professional Services Staff Network 

   LJMUs newest staff network has launched this February with over 70 attendees from across Professional Services attending the event online. 

9. Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls 2022

   Our LJMU Equality team explains why the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls is important, and the support available here at LJMU.

10. New humanities and social sciences research centre

    The Liverpool Centre for Cultural, Social and Political Research (CSPR) has been established to bring together expertise around humanities and social sciences to drive forward the impact of their work.