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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Astro-ecology: Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology

   LJMU, WWF and HUTAN came together to examine better ways of detecting the great apes in the Bornean forest canopy, by using drones fitted with thermal-imaging cameras.

4. 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

5. Scientists to simulate 14 billion years of cosmic evolution

   Astrophysics Research Institute wins time on STFC Supercomputer

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Biodiversity thriving at LJMU

   An environmental study has revealed dozens of species of wildflowers and grass are thriving across the LJMU estate.

10. Your LJMU January exam timetable

    LJMU’s assessment period will run from Wednesday 4 – Friday 13 January 2023 and personalised exam timetables are now available to view online.