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1. The solution from the skies to save endangered species

   Read more about the world’s first astrophysics-ecology drone project, which could be the answer to many global conservation efforts.

2. Astrophysicist receives prestigious award for her work to protect endangered animals using drone technology

   LJMU Astrophysicist Claire Burke has been named by the British Science Association (BSA) as a winner of its prestigious Award Lectures for 2018.

3. Astro-ecology: Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology

   LJMU, WWF and HUTAN came together to examine better ways of detecting the great apes in the Bornean forest canopy, by using drones fitted with thermal-imaging cameras.

4. LJMU leads new European research group on migrant deaths

   European Cooperation in Science and Technology funds Face Lab to lead important collaboration on identifying migrant victims

5. Policy updates

   Information about updated policies

6. Probes effective against illegal rhino and tiger trade

   POACHERS who disguise rare animal remains in a multi-billion dollar trade are a step closer to being caught out, according to scientists in Liverpool, UK.

7. A Virtual Museum

   €2.3 million story telling search engine for cultural artefacts

8. National showcase for world class conservation research

   The making of Conservation AI told on film by funding body the Science & Technology Facilities Council

9. Staff Qualifications and Health and Safety policy updates

   A number of LJMU staff policies have been updated.

10. AI can spot wounded wild animals and poachers in camera trap footage

    AI from Liverpool John Moores University is being used to identify animals, plot their movements and spot wounds in a bid to help conservationists, reports New Scientist.