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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Human ancestors had the same dental problems as us – even without fizzy drinks and sweets

   Prehistoric humans and their predecessors may have had a very different diet but their teeth suffered in similar ways to ours, writes anthropology lecturer Dr Ian Towle

4. Footprint fossils suggest lizards have been running on two feet for 110 million years

   Bipedal movement has existed in modern reptiles for much longer than we previously knew, writes Dr Peter Falkingham

5. The welcome rise and worrying fall in covert investigation

   Covert techniques and specialist intelligence never appear to be far from the headlines - so why are they on the decline?

6. Clearing 2024 – How to get a Clearing offer

   Received your results and they’re not what you expected? Changed your mind about your choice of course? Decided you want to live at home or move somewhere else?

7. 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.

8. The importance of seeking support during your studies

   Final Year Sociology student Lucy Rose Ashton reflects on her time at LJMU, all the support available for new and current students and how to reach out.

9. Can I afford to go to university?

   Working out how much you can afford can be difficult. Our Money Advice Team are here to help you look after your wallet and your mental health.

10. Getting geared up for university – your questions answered

    With the new academic year just around the corner, we’ve put together some useful advice to prepare you for starting uni this autumn.