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1. More Sumatran orangutans found in the wild than expected

   Researchers have discovered c.14,600 animals still live in the wild today - 8,000 more than expected.

2. Making Transatlantic Connections

   Find out more about LJMU's partnership with Southern Connecticut State University and two recent international field trips

3. Alumni return to Liverpool Screen School with top TV production company

   Three LJMU Screen School alumni recently visited current film studies students to share their experience of working in TV and film production.

4. Mussels credited with cleaning up Albert Dock waters

   Study from environmental scientists at LJMU, Liverpool and Plymouth pinpoints catalysts for clean water as mussels, barnacles and marine dock-wall 'residents'

5. Medallist returns from European Championships to graduate

   Sport Business student Rio Boothe has returned from the European Para Laser Run Championships to graduate in BA Sport Business.

6. Wigan Warriors get LJMU media grilling

   Journalism school offers media training day for Rugby League stars of future

7. City remembers disability rights hero and LJMU Honorary Fellow

   Sir Bert was a leading disability rights activist and was awarded his Honorary Fellowship at LJMU in 2002 for services to equality and promoting the rights of disabled people. He also served as a Governor of the university for nine years.

8. Alumnus wins coveted poetry prize

   We’re thrilled to learn that one of our Creative Writing graduates, Callan Waldron-Hall, was recently recognised for his outstanding writing at the Poetry Business New Poets Prize.

9. Sports and Exercise Science student coaches at Strongest Woman Competition

   Student Laura Dye, 32, has coached Rebecca Roberts to victory as placed second at the Arnold Strongwoman Competition in Ohio, USA.

10. Librarian Heather discovers relatives in her own archive!

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