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  1. About the Centre

    Researchers in the Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology have used drones for the conservation of habitats, discovered how Neolithic agriculture spread, and uncovered the earliest evidence of hunting - to point out just a few of our achievements. Find out more about our work including current projects and collaborations.

  2. Time and talent

    Want to give something back? As an LJMU alumnus you can help prepare the next generation of graduates for work in your industry. Find out how to get involved.

  3. Calendars and timetables

    This section provides students with the Academic Calendar for the current and upcoming year. Plus you can access your timetable.

  4. Mission and Strategy

    Find out LJMU's mission and strategy for the university's future, including our 2030 strategy.

  5. Social behaviour, ecology and conservation

    Our interest lies in the evolution of animal societies and the interactions that occur within these societies and their link to emotion, cognition and communication. We primarily study primates (including humans) but also other species including birds. Find out more about the Social Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation Research Group's work, collaborations, publications and meet the research team.

  6. Dr Avril Rowley

    Avril is a graduate of the university, she spent 20 years teaching in primary schools on Merseyside before joining LJMU in 2014 where she is now a senior lecturer within our School of Education, working with both undergraduate and postgraduate students on our primary education programmes. She combines her passion for the outdoors with teaching, and has become our lead on outdoor learning, developing a new approach called the Natural Curriculum, and establishing two Forest School sites.