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1. Installation of Chancellor Nisha Katona

   Both Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor former students

2. 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

3. Menopause cafes to take place in person throughout 2023

   To keep conversations moving forward around the menopause, dates in January, April, July and October 2023 have been set for the next four menopause cafes.

4. Five free things to do in Liverpool this January

   As the new year begins, many of us may be feeling slightly strapped for cash following the Christmas break. Here our third-year journalism student, Chloe Doolan rounds up her favourite five things to do in the city that are completely free.

5. Domestic abuse: better safeguarding can aid prosecution

   New research suggests domestic abuse victims are better served by schemes which prioritise safeguarding over prosecution.

6. Sign up now for virtual trek across the globe

   Its back! The 2022 Virgin Pulse (VP) Step Challenge is now open for registration.

7. New student ID card delivery and collections

   Info about your student ID card for new students starting in early 2024.

8. Staying Safe this Semester

   Our Student Advice and Wellbeing team is giving their advice on staying safe and where to go for help or support if you need it.

9. New social media policy

   The university has launched its new social media policy to help staff get the most out of their communications and to stay safe.

10. LJMU's Outdoor Learning Area officially opens

    Trainee teachers and schoolchildren from across the Liverpool City Region are developing new skills and confidence thanks to LJMUs Outdoor Learning Area. The green space in the heart of the city centre has been officially opened this week and is already hugely popular with student teachers and school pupils.