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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. Microplastic pollution threatens hermit crab populations

   New research from Queens University Belfast and Liverpool John Moores University reveals how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity.

3. UN Special Rapporteur joins LJMU webinar on preventative detention

   From Guantanamo to Xinjiang, from India to Europe, governments globally appear increasingly willing to detain citizens and migrants on suspicion rather than evidence.

4. Draining peatlands for agriculture adds 'huge pulse' to global warming

   New research has calculated the damage done by farmers converting tropical peat swamps to oil palm plantations.

5. Introducing eco-friendly search engine Ecosia

   In support of JMSUs Sustainability Week taking place from next Monday, 3 February, the university will be trialling a new eco-friendly default internet search engine.

6. Engineering research at LJMU 'very highly-rated'

   Our vision to be recognised as 'UK's applied research powerhouse'

7. Research confirms severity of COVID hazards for dentists

   New research has underlined the hazards associated with COVID-19 in dental surgery settings, and a solution to higher patient turnover.

8. Graduation review: Thursday 21 November 2019

   Day two of graduation week saw more than 750 students receive their awards across two ceremonies at Liverpool Cathedral.

9. Tourists say ignorance is bliss - research

   Research shows that far from choosing safe and familiar locations, holidaymakers prefer places they know little about.

10. Consultation LJMU and the Atlantic Slave Economy

    In February 2019, LJMU joined the Universities Studying Slavery Consortium (USS), based at the University of Virginia.