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1. New species of human relative discovered on South African Cave

   The discovery of a new species of human relative has shed light on the origins and diversity of our origins.

2. New human evolution gallery at the World Museum Liverpool opened with a bang!

   Discover the intertwined history of our species. A new free gallery officially opened at the World Museum Liverpool on 6th September 2019. The opening was marked by a family event: Human Evolution Festival, but the gallery is now open to the public and an activity trail will be available soon. Where do we come from? What makes us human? These fundamental mysteries have shaped the study of human origins for centuries. Trace our species’ evolution from the first upright primate through to modern humans.

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. New species of human relative discovered in South African cave

   The discovery of a new species of human relative has shed light on the origins and diversity of our origins.

5. Bronze for three schools as Athena Swan push accelerates

   Congratulations to the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, the Liverpool Business School and the Astrophysics Research Institute on achieving the Athena SWAN Charter Mark.

6. Research: Virtual reality proves violence breeds violence

   Simulation predicts history of violence in certain individuals

7. ‘Pest’ monkeys save palm oil industry millions

   MONKEYS save the palm oil industry hundreds of millions each year by killing damaging pests, according to researchers in Liverpool, UK.

8. Study seeks volunteers to help understand hot flushes of menopause

   Three groups of women needed to solve mystery of hot flushes

9. UN Special Rapporteur joins LJMU webinar on preventative detention

   From Guantanamo to Xinjiang, from India to Europe, governments globally appear increasingly willing to detain citizens and migrants on suspicion rather than evidence.

10. Celebrating 200 years of art education

    Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) celebrated 200 years of the Liverpool Art School with students, staff, alumni and the wider artistic community at an event on campus.