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1. Mike Leigh provides memorable experience

   Liverpool Screen School was delighted to welcome award winning writer and director Mike Leigh for a screening and In Conversation event at Redmonds Building.    

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. Get to know Liverpool as a new student

   A comprehensive guide to some of the best activities and attractions in the city.

4. Astronomers catch Tatooine multiple star system as it forms

   For the first time astronomers, including Dr Richard Parker, of the Astrophysics Research Institute at LJMU, have caught a multiple-star system as it is created, and their observations are providing new insight into how such systems, and possibly the solar system, are formed. The amazing images taken from a series of telescopes on Earth show clouds of gas which are in the process of developing into stars.

5. International students Sarra, Tino and Andrea share their LJMU stories

   Three international students who have studied at LJMU share their experiences and advice for new international students moving to the UK to start their studies in Liverpool this September.

6. Arts Professional and Social Studies Research Day

   120 colleagues gather to discuss hot research topics

7. What’s happening around campus and the city this spring/summer?

   Former graduate Izzy shares her top picks for what to do this spring/summer on campus and around the city.

8. New Professors and Readers

   LJMU has promoted five new professors and 34 new readers.

9. LJMU honour for Metro Mayor

   The Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, is set to become one of the first Alumni Ambassador Fellows of Liverpool John Moores University.

10. Mongooses take life-threatening risks to mate with partners from rival groups

    Romeo and Juliet roles for banded mongooses