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1. Decorated snail shell in a cave in Iraq could be evidence of Paleolithic bling

   A tiny artefact with complex incisions tells us about prehistoric ornamentation, writes Professor Chris Hunt

2. What supplements do scientists use and why?

   Six scientists share their supplement recommendations.

3. Nepal’s menstrual huts: what can be done about this practice of confining women to cow sheds?

   Despite being illegal, chhaupadi, the practice of exiling menstruating women and girls from their home – often to a cow shed – is still practised in some areas of Western Nepal. Chhaupadi is an extreme example of the stigmas and restrictions around menstruation that exist not only in Nepal, but also globally.

4. How we can use light to fight bacteria

   This research could provide an answer to some of the problems posed by antibiotic resistance

5. Studying nursing as a mature student

   Final-year mature Adult Nursing student Kerri Jones explains her career journey and why it’s never too late to study at university.

6. St. George's Park visit

   On Friday 8 March, over 20 students studying BSc and MSc programmes in LJMU's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences visited St. George's Park, the home of the Football Association.

7. International internship leads to PhD success

   An MSc Exercise Physiology student reflects on their internship at the Inspire Institute of Sport in India, where they worked with Olympic athletes and professional footballers, gaining invaluable experience that led to a PhD offer.

8. Footprint fossils suggest lizards have been running on two feet for 110 million years

   Bipedal movement has existed in modern reptiles for much longer than we previously knew, writes Dr Peter Falkingham

9. Differentiation Tags | EdTech

   Our institution is assessing a new Canvas feature that allows tutors to tag students to streamlining personalised learning.

10. A Nursing Pilot Showing Real Promise | Edtech

    Andy Shackleton has partnered with the School of Nursing to pilot a smarter way of organising large student cohorts in Canvas, using a combination of Groups and Sections to deliver targeted activities and content to different teams. Early feedback from the Nursing Simulated Practice team has been very positive, with the approach credited with helping a current placement run significantly more smoothly. The pilot is part of a wider project to find scalable Canvas solutions for larger cohorts.