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1. DNA-study shows the Guanches originated from North Africa

   The aboriginal inhabitants of the Canary Islands, commonly known as the Guanches, originated from North Africa. A team of international researchers has now confirmed.

2. 5 Ways to Battle Homesickness and Settle into University

   University can be some of the best years of your life, however adjusting to a big change can take some time. Whether you've travelled an hour down the road or from across the water, homesickness can affect everyone. Here are some tips to handle homesickness and ensure you enjoy university life as much as possible.

3. LJMU Honorary Fellow enjoys gold medal success at Rio 2016

   The captain of Britain’s gold medal-winning women’s hockey team Kate Richardson-Walsh MBE is an LJMU Honorary Fellow and has arrived back in the UK after leading her team to victory in Rio.

4. Corporate Awards for Cunard Line and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

   Celebrating success in the city

5. Research: Virtual reality proves violence breeds violence

   Simulation predicts history of violence in certain individuals

6. The explosive times that led Liverpool to trade superpower

   As we approach the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5 November 1605), Liverpool John Moores University research allows us to take a look at the overall impact of the Stuart-era (1603-1714) on Liverpool.

7. Anchors Aweigh as research ship opens its doors to Liverpool youngsters

   The rich maritime history of Liverpool was celebrated aboard the Royal Research Ship (RSS) Discovery as the region’s school children got a glimpse into what a career in marine sciences and engineering at LJMU might be like.

8. Discoveries of faint galaxies using supernovae

   Tom Sedgwick, PhD student at the Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), part of LJMU,has with a team of ARI astronomers discovered 140 ‘new’galaxies, with findings due to be published in April’s edition of the prestigious journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

9. Banging the drum for heavy rock and metal music on Merseyside

   LJMU academic Dr Nedim Hassan is taking centre stage in a collaborative project that aims to support and develop the heavy metal and hard rock music scene within the Liverpool City Region.

10. LJMU showcases exciting £30m New Robotic Telescope

    Scientists take project to city industry as partnership builds to launch