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1. Individuals ‘can be profiled’ via Virtual Reality platforms

   Study by psychologists raises ethical questions about data capture

2. Solving the evolutionary puzzle of menopause

   The evolution of the menopause was ‘kick-started’ by a fluke of nature, but then boosted by the tendency for sons and grandsons to remain living close to home, a new study by Liverpool scientists suggests.

3. Synthetic phonics “ineffective” for teaching children with persistent reading difficulties

   Study by LJMU and UCL of official methods in England's schools shows disconnect with many struggling pupils.

4. Honorary Fellow: The Right Reverend Dr Pete Wilcox

   Read the oration for The Right Reverend Dr Pete Wilcox as he received his Honorary Fellowship from LJMU, the University's highest honour.

5. Can you support Clearing this year?

   Clearing is fast approaching and, once again, we are looking for support to staff the 105 Clearing Hotlines on Thursday 15 August 2019.

6. New performance review and development system

   Following a successful pilot scheme, from next week all staff will be able to access a brand new system to take ownership of their development and objective.

7. Scientist Carl helps Jack to world title

   Local lad wins 'Glory at Giza' bout

8. Birth trauma may increase risk of harmful drinking

   First UK study to look at psychological birth trauma and long-term effects on coping with drink

9. Improving animal welfare

   Happy Hamsters: Examining the effect of emotions on cognitive processes in pets

10. An afternoon with an astronaut

    Over 300 attendees from across Liverpool attended an ‘Afternoon with Helen Sharman ‘to listen to the inspiring story of what it was really like to become the first British astronaut in space.