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1. Our ancient relative who “walked like a human, but climbed like an ape”

   New fossils are the missing link that settles a decades old debate proving early hominins used their upper limbs to climb like apes, and their lower limbs to walk like humans

2. Do you have a disability or are you neurodiverse? Tell the university

   We want to make it easier for LJMU students who have a disability, or are neurodiverse, to tell the university. This is so reasonable adjustments can be made, and we can support you throughout your studies, ensuring you get the very best student experience.

3. Care experienced girls and young women still at risk of unnecessary criminalisation

   Girls and women who have been through the care system should be diverted away from custodial sentences into community alternatives wherever possible, says a new report published today (Weds 4 May 2022). And the study adds that moves to prevent the criminalisation of girls in care need to be high on the agenda for change.

4. New financial wellbeing support for staff

   The university is introducing several new financial wellbeing measures to support staff during this challenging financial period.

5. Are England and Wales facing a female imprisonment crisis?

   International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Accelerating gender parity.

6. The people who built JMU: exhibition from today

   Educational Pioneers: Fanny Calder, James Gill and the making of a modern university opens

7. Paralympics team GB are Rio ready with LJMU help

   An LJMU student and several LJMU sports experts are behind a cohort of para-athletes who will be going for gold in Rio this week.

8. LJMU delivering training to matrons and nurses

   LJMU is delivering specialist training to dozens of community matrons and nurses across the Liverpool City Region to ensure patients are able to shape their own treatment and care.

9. Life in the fast lane: are digital technologies harming our quality of life?

   A new 1.7m multinational research project - TIMED - is led by LJMUs Dr Ruth Ogden, who shared her thoughts with us.

10. Are young people frozen out politically?

    LJMU student Rachael Carroll talks about votes for 16-year-old, democracy and the European Youth Parliament