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1. Chimpanzees copy gestures to get by in a complex social world

   Researchers have found that wild chimpanzees may copy each other’s gestures to maintain their complex social relationships.

2. City’s universities unite to encourage students to register to vote

   With only days before the 26 November registration deadline for the December 12 General Election, Liverpool's universities are collectively encouraging the city’s 70,000 students to register to vote.

3. Maritime SuperSkills Project

   Event to celebrate the successful completion of the project at the Maritime Museum, Royal Albert Dock on 13th June 2019. Attended by Iain McKinnon, Secretary Maritime Skills Alliance, local and national employers and LJMU staff who have helped with the project.

4. Professional Services Staff Governor Elections

   Five candidates have put themselves forwards for the position and voting will take place between Monday 13 and 27 March.

5. World Sleep Day

   World Sleep Day takes place on Friday 17 March

6. Staff Governor voting now open

   All Professional Services staff have until 5pm on Monday 27 March to vote for their preferred Staff Governor candidate.

7. A message to our students and staff affected by world events

   We understand that world events over the last week will be deeply concerning and upsetting for many of you and our thoughts are with everyone affected...

8. Shouting at children doubles the likelihood of lifelong harms

   Public Health Institute data on self-harm, drug abuse and prison

9. Academic Staff Governor Elections

   Following the call for nominations, eight candidates are standing for election, with the election period opening on Monday 5 June and running until Monday 19 June.

10. Resurfacing works affecting Mount Pleasant Campus (17-21 February)

    Please be aware that restrictions are in place over the next week around our Mount Pleasant Campus due to resurfacing works.