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1. Happy Hamsters

   Hamsters are the ubiquitous childhood pet: cute, cuddly, ready to sink their teeth deep into your finger … But how can you tell if your hamster is happy?

2. 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.

3. Women expose themselves when calling out sexual aggression

   A NEW study into unwanted sexual attention in bars and clubs has found that men use two key aggression tactics.

4. Pharmacies key to keeping local communities healthy

   Read more about how community pharmacies could be making more of a difference to public health in local communities and stamping out inequalities.

5. Vice Chancellor's Awards for Research, Scholarship and Knowledge Transfer 2019

   A summary of the winners of the VC Awards for Research, Scholarship and Knowledge Transfer 2019 conferred at the University Research and Innovation Day in June.

6. Meet Renske Smit, latest researcher to join the Astrophysics Research Institute

   Dr Renske Smit will be joining the Astrophysics Research Institute as an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow. We caught up with her to find out more about achievements in astronomy and her plans for her time at LJMU.

7. Scientists to simulate 14 billion years of cosmic evolution

   Astrophysics Research Institute wins time on STFC Supercomputer

8. The Mind Map: former LJMU student launches innovative mental health services platform

   After struggling with his own mental health issues, LJMU graduate Philip Bridges was determined to help others access free support that works

9. The Angola 3 and the struggle for justice

   Liverpool John Moores University welcomed two of the Angola 3, Robert King and Albert Woodfox, on Thursday 3rd November as part of their European Freedom Tour.

10. CBD use in rugby high as players seek to soothe pain

    A new study from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) highlights the high prevalence of cannabidiol (CBD) use among professional rugby players despite warnings it could lead to drugs bans.