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1. Alcatraz, Auschwitz, Chernobyl…the appeal of dark tourism

   Is dark tourism just another fad in the age of the selfie and tick list travelling? Gillian O’Brien explains its appeal and gives it historical context.

2. Universities UK Chief enjoys "powerful" and "inspiring" visit to LJMU

   Vivienne Stern MBE met with Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Power to learn how LJMU is creating a thriving environment for its students and the impact it's having on the region.

3. US soccer sport scientist shares insight from across the pond

   LJMU graduate, doctoral researcher and US Soccer sport scientist Patrick Mannix shared his expert insight with students as he returned to his educational roots in the city.

4. Welcome Week 2022

   We've got an exciting schedule full of activities and events for you this September!

5. Running (things) like a girl: the women tackling inequality in Sport and Exercise Sciences

   When it comes to female participation in sport, we've come a long way. But the playing field is by no means level yet...

6. 'I'm so excited about our new Learning Commons' - Library chief

   The CHAT this month meets Heather Thrift, Director of Library Services, to talk about the digital future, pushing the boundaries of customer service and an exciting new library in the SLB.

7. Tips and advice for the Graduate and Placement Jobs Fair on Wednesday 18 October

   In order to make the most of a recruitment event like this, it is important to prepare ahead of the event. Here are some tips and advice about what you should do before, during and after the fair.

8. Battle of the Atlantic 80th anniversary events led by LJMU

   This month Liverpool will play host to a swathe of commemorative events marking its links with WWII’s Battle of the Atlantic, 80 years on. LJMU’s staff and students across its Drama, History and Maritime programmes will play a role in marking this milestone anniversary

9. Drama students tell untold stories of the women behind Operation Raspberry

   Thirteen second-year Drama students from Liverpool Screen School have, in collaboration with History academics and students from the School of Humanities and Social Science, produced an original show to be performed during anniversary events across the city in May.

10. PR ‘President’ gives back to students on his old course

    Liverpool Business School students to be mentored by Whitehall lobbyists