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1. Mersey Ferry crews pass LJMU training

   Captains and crews of new £26m Royal Daffodil trained on ship's stimulator

2. Simulated evolution of the Universe

   A study conducted by an international team of astrophysicists, including Dr Rob Crain and Dr Ian McCarthy from the LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI), has emerged as one of the major research highlights of 2015.

3. Blue tits individually decide: "Should I stay or should I go?"

   A new study reveals that energy resources, shelter and the environment are not the only factors involved in blue tits’ decisions to migrate or remain resident, their individual personalities also play a role.

4. 'We can't expect farmers to take the burden of rewetting peatlands'

   Research at the university is focusing on rewetting peatlands for agriculture to ensure a sustainable future, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating income generation for farmers.

5. Natural Health Service Consortium is improving health and reducing demand on services

   Pioneering delivery partners gathered at Liverpool John Moores University to showcase the achievements of the Natural Health Service (NaHS) Consortium.

6. Transatlantic research partnership in the arts

   LJMU’s School of Art and Design has agreed a five-year partnership with Transart Institute in New York City, which will see the two organisations offer a joint transdisciplinary doctoral programme from summer 2020. The aim of the programme is to create an exchange in research areas including contemporary art, art history, curating and exhibition studies, digital culture and technology.

7. LJMU honours Bicentenary fellows

   LJMU has honoured 10 new fellows as part of its Bicentenary celebrations at a memorable event at St George’s Hall.

8. Your new Staff Governor Emily Walker

   Following a fortnight-long election period, Emily received the majority of votes out of the five self-nominated candidates to represent Professional Services, and will now serve on the Board for the next three years.

9. Study of 'nearest human relative' suggests parenting more influential than genetics

   Paper in Communications Biology looked at influencers of stress in 600 chimpanzees

10. In memoriam: Dr Jo Croft

    Dr Jo Croft, senior lecturer in English, died of cancer on 15 January. She was a dearly-loved colleague and teacher at LJMU for nearly 28 years.