What's happening in Liverpool this semester?

Liverpool was recently crowned the number one student city by the Student Crowd Awards, so what sort of amazing things can you get up to this new year and new semester both on and off campus?

Liverpool is such a vibrant city where the culture, nightlife and most importantly the people make it a place where students can find a home away from home and enjoy the best student experience possible. Here’s our top picks for things to do this semester.  

View the John Moores Painting Prize Exhibition 

On now until Sunday 25 February 2024, Walker Art Gallery 

LJMU is named after Sir John Moores, the founding sponsor of the John Moores Painting Prize, the UK's most well-known painting competition, which provides a platform for artists to inspire, disrupt and challenge the British painting art scene today. With entries judged anonymously over a two-stage selection process, the competition, first held in 1957, unfolds at the Walker Art Gallery every two years. 

Simply show your student ID card at the information desk when visiting the gallery to gain free entry to the exhibition. 

Find out more on the National Museums Website. 

Watch the award-winning Varna International Ballet  

Tuesday 9 January to Thursday 11 January 2024, Liverpool Empire Theatre 

Kicking off the new year the Varna International Ballet, founded in 1947, returns to the UK. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and captivating corps de ballet, the company will perform 3 well-known shows: Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Nutcracker. 

Book your tickets for shows at the Liverpool Empire Theatre. 

Get involved in JMSU Refreshers events  

Monday 15 January to Sunday 21 January 2024, on campus and around the city  

Explore a variety of activities designed to welcome students back to campus and for those new students joining us this month.  

Be sure to check out the Refreshers Fair on Wednesday 17 January, 11am to 4pm at the LJMU Sports Building in the main sports hall. 

Visit the JMSU Events webpages for more details. 

Check out the Final Year Support and Jobs Fair  

Wednesday 21 February, 11am to 2pm, Student Life Building  

For final year students thinking about life after university, the Final Year Support and Jobs Fair is a must. Connect with over 50 employers eager to hire LJMU students, explore graduation options, and gain insights into post-uni wellbeing. This fair serves as the centerpiece of Future Week (19-23 February), featuring a series of online events focusing on careers, employability, and start-up sessions. 

Attend the Sustainable Businesses and Green Careers Insights Fair  

Wednesday 13 March, 12pm to 2pm, Student Life Building  

March brings a focus on sustainable careers with the Sustainable Businesses and Green Careers Insights Fair. Learn more about the world of green industries and gain valuable insights into career paths that align with sustainability. 

Be transported to a fantasy world at Liverpool Comic Con  

Saturday 4 May to Sunday 5 May 2024, Exhibition Centre Liverpool  

Don't miss the return of Liverpool Comic Con at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool this May. This fan convention which attracted over 48,000 attendees last October celebrates films, pop culture, cult television, video gaming, anime, cosplay, and comic books.  

Check out the guest list for photographs and autographs. 

Visit Bees: A Story of Survival  

Saturday 4 May 2024 to Sunday 5 May 2025, World Museum  

Explore "Bees: A Story of Survival" at the World Museum. Delve into the epic tale of bees and their essential relationship with the natural world. 

Read more about the exhibition and book tickets here. 

What else is going on in Liverpool during 2024? 

Visit Liverpool is an amazing resource for finding out about everything going on in the city this year.