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1. Our ancient relative who “walked like a human, but climbed like an ape”

   New fossils are the missing link that settles a decades old debate proving early hominins used their upper limbs to climb like apes, and their lower limbs to walk like humans

2. Vegan-based biomaterials developed to support eco-friendly crop management

   New vegan-based biomaterials could be used instead of chemical products and pesticides to help farmers manage their crops in a more eco-friendly and sustainable way, according to new research.

3. Is your tattoo taboo at work?

   'Inked' employees sought for study

4. Sinuses shed light on how humans got their unique skull shape

   They are most-commonly associated with a blocked nose and headaches but the humble sinuses could hold an important key to the evolution of the human face.

5. LJMU announces academic and research partnership with Rock n' Roll Marathon series

   Unique partnership with Rock n' Roll Marathon series illustrates LJMU ethos of health and wellbeing

6. Laser Run added to Invictus Games 2027 thanks to influence of LJMU

   LJMU has been a trailblazer in the inclusive sport of Para Pentathlon, so much so that the Para Laser element of the event has been added to the Invictus Games.

7. Exhibition offers a backstage pass on the promotion of live rock and metal performances

   The first-of-its-kind exhibition has been curated by LJMU scholar Dr Nedim Hassan.

8. Exercise during chemotherapy reduces tumour growth

   World-first: study demonstrates exercise promotes tumour regression in humans

9. Astonishing difference globally in approach to children in prison

   Marie Claire Van Hout of the LJMU Public Health Institute publishes research in Lancet

10. Genes reveal how our pelvis evolved for upright walking

    From 3-4 million years ago the pattern points to bipedalism