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1. Discover magazine recognises Homo naledi research

   Research regarding the discovery of a new species of human relative shedding light on the origins and diversity of our origins was selected as the second most important scientific story in 2015.

2. Times Higher Award shortlisting for ‘star-shattering’ research project

   New technology using Artificial Intelligence alongside the famous Liverpool Telescope (LT), has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award for Research Project of the Year 2017.

3. Report Template and Guidance

   The new report template and guidance are now available

4. Transatlantic research partnership in the arts

   LJMU’s School of Art and Design has agreed a five-year partnership with Transart Institute in New York City, which will see the two organisations offer a joint transdisciplinary doctoral programme from summer 2020. The aim of the programme is to create an exchange in research areas including contemporary art, art history, curating and exhibition studies, digital culture and technology.

5. Human speech evolved from great apes

   Researchers have shown that, contrary to previous arguments, great apes do have control over their voice, and can learn how to ‘speak,’ throwing new light on the evolution of speech.

6. Journalism programmes receive NCTJ award for equality, diversity and inclusion

   The award recognises LJMU’s work on diversity and inclusion including the creation of a Diversity Reporting Guide and a planned Diversity in Journalism Teaching symposium.

7. International Welcome starts this week

   This is the first bespoke welcome programme catered for International New Arrivals.

8. Change to process for visiting lecturers

   LJMU is introducing a new and more efficient process for appointing visiting lecturers.

9. Librarian Heather discovers relatives in her own archive!

   Digging into the archives to find your ancestors often throws up surprises.

10. Curriculum Management system taking shape

    Work is well under way on a major project to develop a new curriculum management system for LJMU.