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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. How monkeys make friends and influence each other

   For us humans, getting involved in an aggressive conflict can be costly, not only because of the risk of injury and stress, but also because it can damage precious social relationships between friends – and the same goes for monkeys and apes.

3. Clearing blog 2023

   Don’t think university is for you? Think again! LJMU’s caring community is here to support you to achieve your best.

4. Mollie's Clearing blog

   We sit down with Mollie who applied to LJMU on Results Day to find out what applying through Clearing is like.

5. New AI Canvas chatbot pilot | EdTech

   LJMU is testing LearnWise, a new AI chatbot in Canvas that answers student questions 24/7. Starting with course information like deadlines and exam dates, it will later offer study tools like quizzes and flashcards. Staff choose whether to use it in their courses.

6. Improvements coming to SpeedGrader this March

   This blog post announces the upcoming upgrade to SpeedGrader in Canvas, going live on 30 March.

7. Groundhog Day or liberation from daily routine?

   Dr Ruth Odgen from the School of Psychology, a lead investigator on a new study into time under COVID-19 isolation, shares her thoughts with us.

8. 5 reasons to study English Literature

   Love reading and analysing books? Consider studying English Literature – a degree that opens doors to a wide range of careers.

9. Student placement at Secret World Wildlife Rescue: Saving the world via hedgehogs

   By Catherine McCarthy, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour student

10. My International Tourism Management placement year in North Carolina

    Blog from Campbell Macintosh-Watson, BA (hons) International Tourism Management student on his placement year in North Carolina, USA.