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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. Joint statement from LJMU and JMSU

   A statement from LJMU and JMSU on the pro-life society

3. New Policy - Data Sharing with Law Enforcement Agencies

   The Policy Centre has been updated with a new policy

4. Smart meter data could help identify dementia

   Energy use patterns from smart meter data could be used to help identify whether people are suffering from conditions such as dementia and depression, computer scientists have shown.

5. More than 120 local school pupils take part in LJMU Summer University

   Over the past month, more than 120 14- to 17-year-olds from across the UK have taken part in LJMU summer schools to inspire students from underrepresented backgrounds to consider higher education.

6. Mersey Youth Rowing's First Training Workshop with LJMU's Performance Sports Department

   The Performance Sports Department hosted Mersey Youth Rowing's inaugural training workshop. The program, developed by Warrington Rowing Club, promotes diversity in rowing and imparts vital life skills. Coached by experts including Dr. Tim Donovan and Professor Graeme Close, the workshop equips youth rowers with essential knowledge for their competitive journey.

7. Banded mongooses target family members for eviction

   Read more about how banded mongooses target close female relatives according to new findings.

8. LJMU launches Liverpool Bright Club

   Billed as the ‘thinking person’s variety night’, LJMU launched Liverpool Bright Club, a comedy night with a difference.

9. Honorary Fellow Lou McGrath OBE

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Honorary Fellowship to Lou McGrath OBE at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday 14 July 2017.

10. LJMU's ACTivator Earns National Recognition

    ACTivator, LJMU's programme of researcher development workshops, has been awarded the 'Developing Excellent Practice Award 2019' at the Staff Development Forum's (SDF) annual national conference.