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1. Birth trauma may increase risk of harmful drinking

   First UK study to look at psychological birth trauma and long-term effects on coping with drink

2. New species of human relative discovered in South African cave

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

3. 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.

4. New performance review and development system

   Following a successful pilot scheme, from next week all staff will be able to access a brand new system to take ownership of their development and objective.

5. Boost your staff profile by adding your research data to Symplectic

   Find out how to update your Symplectic profile.

6. Corporate Awards for Cunard Line and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

   Celebrating success in the city

7. Meet Renske Smit, latest researcher to join the Astrophysics Research Institute

   Dr Renske Smit will be joining the Astrophysics Research Institute as an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow. We caught up with her to find out more about achievements in astronomy and her plans for her time at LJMU.

8. Ready for the Randox Health Grand National

   Find out more about the week of public health programmes Grand National sponsors Randox Health have run in partnership with LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

9. Support for transgender and non-binary students

   We now have dedicated information on our student support webpages, for transgender and non-binary students, to find out how to get help and support while at university, as well as requesting a name change via LJMU.

10. November is Islamophobia Awareness Month

    Islamophobia Awareness Month takes place every November. Find out about the events going on at LJMU and how you can support it.