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1. Study 'solves mystery' of shifts in physical appearance of ancient Egyptians

   The shift from hunter-gatherer to farmer likely explains evolutionary jumps in appearance amongst many ancient peoples.

2. Machines that 'learn how to learn'

   Researchers have developed a new approach to machine learning that mimics humans ability to learn how to learn.

3. Graduation review: Wednesday 20 November 2019

   Here are some highlights of what happened at the first two graduation ceremonies of the week.

4. VC Award 'statuettes' tick sustainable boxes ... and look amazing!

   Stunning awards made from plant starch and containing copper nano-particles will be handed out at the Research and Knowledge Exchange awards next week.

5. Can you support Clearing this year?

   Clearing is fast approaching and, once again, we are looking for support to staff the 105 Clearing Hotlines on Thursday 15 August 2019.

6. Green app can help save £100 a month in travel costs

   Liverpool City Region residents could save up to £100 each month by swapping car journeys for bike rides or walks according to data from a new mobile app being launched this week.

7. New book reveals lives, loves and losses behind War Widows’ Quilt

   A new digital exhibition book tells the moving stories that lie behind the squares of the War Widows Quilt, a collaborative piece of art made by more than 90 war widows.

8. LJMU supporting new science and discovery centre

   Liverpool John Moores University is supporting a brand new science and discovery centre aimed at inspiring children and young people.

9. Final preparations for new curriculum management system

   Final preparations are under way for the launch of LJMUs brand new curriculum management system.

10. Seminar series: decolonising the science curriculum

    This is a virtual seminar series to encourage discourse on decolonising the curriculum in the sciences.