Doing a PhD in sport sciences
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, we asked some of the students who completed their PhDs with the Institute over the last 20 years to share their stories.
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Student placement at Secret World Wildlife Rescue: Saving the world via hedgehogs
By Catherine McCarthy, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour student
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England v South Africa – a history of tough tackling and political turmoil
The historic sporting rivalry between England and South Africa has often been marred by political protests and controversy.
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The Moon: facts, fascination and the future
We talk to Professor Andy Newsam, Director of the National Schools’ Observatory, about the Apollo 11 Moon landing and learn some interesting facts about the Moon along the way.
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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.
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Interview with visiting law professor, Sarah Buhler
Rachel Stalker, Senior Lecturer in Law and founder of the pro bono Legal Advice Centre at LJMU, recently hosted University of Saskatchewan law professor Sarah Buhler.
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Chimpanzee ‘nests’ shed light on the origins of humanity
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, and observing them in the wild helps us reconstruct how our ancestors adapted to a changing environment millions of years ago, write Drs Alexander Piel and Fiona Stewart
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5 ways to inspire a new generation of female engineers
Why the engineering industry is appealing for more female talent.
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Will genetically modified pets soon be reality or do they already live among us?
Demelza Kooij's film The Breeder considers the darker implications of our cultural fetish with cute.
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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.