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1. Scientists discover the dawn of spoken language evolution

   Why did our ancestors combine a consonant with a vowel to make up the first word? Scientists from several institutes have found some clues to the answer.

2. Inspiring stories of women in engineering and technology

   Students, academics and professionals discuss #breakingthebias

3. Change to process for visiting lecturers

   LJMU is introducing a new and more efficient process for appointing visiting lecturers.

4. Scientists teach underprivileged kids in police chief challenge

   This week young people from across the north west are sailing on the trip of a lifetime for the Chief Constable’s Challenge yacht race.

5. LJMU welcomes Accelerator City status

   LJMU’s new climate and sustainability research institute has welcomed the announcement that Liverpool has become the world’s first ‘Accelerator City’ for climate action.

6. Induction Update from PVC Student Experience Professor Phil Vickerman

   As induction week begins, PVC Professor Phil Vickerman is sharing updates from the Transition and Induction Group and asking staff to share feedback for next year.

7. 3 Dads Walking back LJMU suicide report

   Study finds broad support for changes to school curriculum

8. Exercise help for cancer patients

   Wearable tech project to improve outcomes for patients at Clatterbridge hospital

9. LJMU to create MOOC on digital analytics in education

   British Council grant for School of Education and partners in Malaysia to create new collaborative leaning resources

10. LJMU leads way in police education

    Merseyside Police and LJMU relationship, a model for England and Wales