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1. Farewelling: have you got your digital affairs in order?

   Marie Curie nurse and PhD candidate Sarah Stanley is researching 'digital 'legacies'

2. Dinosaur footprint expert to feature in Channel 5 series fronted by Stephen Fry

   Dinosaurs with Stephen Fry, airing from Sunday 12 February on Channel 5, will feature expert analysis from LJMU’s Dr Peter Falkingham. He will explain how birds are modern descendants of dinosaurs by looking at the motion of ostriches compared to the T. rex.

3. ‘Joining a student society made me come out of my shell’

   Meet JMSU's new Vice-President (Activities) Pedrom Tavakolli 

4. Welcome to our new students joining us from January 2026

   Take a look through our Before You Arrive webpages and get ready for your studies.

5. Donate to support homeless people this winter

   A local community organisation run by one of our academic staff is appealing for donations to support homeless people this winter.

6. 'Covid-19 gave us all a little insight into what it is like to “lose time'

   VC's Award for Excellence in Research winner Dr Ruth Ogden talks about her work at LJMU

7. January 2020 Exam FAQs

   Assessments will be taking place from Monday 6 to Friday 17 January 2020. To support you in preparation for exams, weve answered the frequently asked questions.

8. 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.

9. Pandemic exacerbated disadvantages faced by young people with special needs and disabilities

   Education, mental health, and social care downgraded or, in some cases, withdrawn altogether.

10. In case you missed it: summer recap for staff

    We know many members of staff may have been in and out of the office over the summer months, here’s a recap of what you might have missed to get you up to date ahead of the start of the academic year.