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1. Why do young men get embroiled in street gangs?

   Dr Robert Hesketh's new book published by Palgrave 'Beyond the Street Corner' explores gang membership.

2. The life of a primatologist

   Meet LJMU primate specialist and lecturer in Animal Behaviour, Dr Alex Piel. He talks about his research on chimpanzees and what they tell us about our own history.

3. Unlocking creativity: FACTLab

   Partnership sees launch of pioneering workshop

4. Building opening times and support over the winter break

   As semester one draws to a close and we get ready for the winter break, please see LJMU’s opening times for building opening times and student support over the coming weeks.

5. Support this winter break and building opening times

   As semester one ends and we get ready for the winter break, please see LJMU’s opening times for buildings and support available over the coming weeks.

6. Congratulations to our graduates in Shanghai!

   Graduation at the Sino-British College at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

7. Memory offers new clues to onset of dementia

   People dying with Alzheimer's 11% down on memory tests taken years earlier

8. Seasonal storminess, should we be concerned?

   Scientists give long-term perspective for unsettled British summers

9. Researchers launch 'world's most advanced nutritional' app

   PhD student David Dunne has worked with Harlequins, QPR and the Ryder Cup team to maximise the physical potential of athletes. Together with ex-PhD Sam Impey, David has raised £450k to launch training companion app Hexis, claimed to be the world's most intelligent nutrition system. He spoke to us to explain more.

10. LJMU features in Ri Christmas Lectures

    Academics from LJMU will be helping to reveal the secrets of forensic science in the Royal Institution’s prestigious Christmas Lectures.