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1. Chimpanzees copy gestures to get by in a complex social world

   Researchers have found that wild chimpanzees may copy each other’s gestures to maintain their complex social relationships.

2. Move more and sit less to improve health and productivity

   Encouraging desk-based staff to move more and sit less at work can not only improve their health, but also their work performance, was the advice from the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES), at a forum for contact centre employees.

3. Take the next step in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

   National speakers at event on September 29

4. LJMU experts to present at national Inspiring Engineering Excellence Conference

   Professor Monower Sadique and Dr Iacopo Carnacina will share insights into their research around the viability and development of sustainable, cement-free concrete.

5. Are you feeling homesick?

   35% of new students experience homesickness. Find out top tips on overcoming homesickness and how to get support.

6. Study for Success courses

   Academic colleagues are encouraged to highlight this year’s Study for Success Canvas course to students.

7. Annual survey and audit of teaching space to take place this February

   The survey will be conducted between the hours of 9am and 5pm from Monday 5 to Friday 9 February 2024.

8. Oliver gets 'best of both worlds' with Degree Apprenticeship

   Flinders Chase graduate engineer achieves his goal as a Civil Engineer

9. LJMU 'still on top' for NI recruitment

   That LJMU is the most popular university in Britain for Northern Irish students is hardly a surprise.

10. Paid Discovery Internships for L5 and L6 students

    Internship applications open on Monday 16 September - sign up with Unitemps to be ready to apply