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1. Melissa crowned Pulp Idol for teen pregnancy novel

   UP-and-coming novelist Melissa Grindon hailed LJMU's writing community after being crowned Pulp Idol by Liverpool literary organisation, Writing on the Wall.

2. Ancient skeletal hand could reveal evolutionary secrets

   A 4.4 million-year-old skeleton could show how early humans moved and began to walk upright, according to new research.

3. LJMU pledges to secure successful student futures at House of Commons

   22 universities, including Liverpool John Moores University and JMSU have pledged to develop a Student Futures Manifesto joint action between a university and its students to improve the student experience.

4. Tourists say ignorance is bliss - research

   Research shows that far from choosing safe and familiar locations, holidaymakers prefer places they know little about.

5. Exercise maintains 'rhythm of life'

   Exercising at a regular time of day may help to ward off mental health conditions by protecting the body's natural circadian rhythms, research suggests.

6. LJMU goes extra mile for 'hard to reach' students

   Liverpool John Moores University is going the extra mile to support youngsters at risk of missing out on a university education due to the COVID pandemic.

7. Size really does matter! Professor Satya Sarker talks nanomedicine.

   Professor Satya Sarker, Director of the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, has published a new book on nanomedicine. We asked him about advances in this exciting field of science which actually dates back to Asia, 2,500 years ago.

8. Another successful year for the online summer course “Sustainability and Employability”

   Over 60 students successfully completed the online summer course Sustainability and Employability: Understanding Sustainability Issues and Getting Ready for the Job Market.

9. Celebrating Black History Month

   For this year's Black History Month celebrations, LJMU is involved in a range of events.

10. Women in Sport Journalism Day

    It has been called the last men's club in journalism, but expect a much more female future for the UK's sport coverage.