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1. Study of 'nearest human relative' suggests parenting more influential than genetics

   Paper in Communications Biology looked at influencers of stress in 600 chimpanzees

2. 'Can I please speak to the manager!"

   Research from Liverpool Business School surveyed 570 tourists and customers about their experiences of hotel stays

3. Professorship and readership conferment call for submissions

   Applications are now invited for the 2024 process for the conferment of professorships and readerships.

4. New ES1 form available for managers

   The Finance team has recently updated the ES1 form used to assess contractors against HMRCs off-payroll working rules (sometimes called IR35).

5. International students Saidah, Sara and Taha share their LJMU stories

   Three international students who have studied at LJMU share their experiences and advice for those moving to the UK.

6. Tricks of the trade: debunking psychic abilities

   Forensic anthropologist and mind illusionist, Dr Matteo Borrini, demonstrates the techniques that psychics use to make people believe in paranormal powers.

7. Merseyside pupils experience working life at LJMU

   36 students from across 16 schools in Merseyside have taken part in work experience at Liverpool John Moores University over the summer.

8. Discovery of a new great ape: The Tapanuli orangutan

   An international team of researchers have just described a new ape species, the Tapanuli orangutan, find out more about this exciting discovery here.

9. Tips for exam success

   Take a look at some valuable insights on how to prioritise self-care and smash your exams. Best of luck!

10. LJMU 2nd in Uni Compare Top 100 University Rankings

    LJMU has risen two places in the overall rankings and is placed in the top 10 for its accommodation, course quality, employability and student life.