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.
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Raising environmental awareness among schoolchildren
LJMU has been awarded funding to help raise awareness and understanding of the climate, the environment and nature among schoolchildren in the Liverpool City Region.
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Celebrating Black History Month
For this year's Black History Month celebrations, LJMU is involved in a range of events.
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How to continue celebrating Black history beyond October
LJMU School of Education Lecturer, Adam Vasco, is giving his thoughts on five ways to celebrate and commemorate Black history beyond October.
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New book reveals lives, loves and losses behind War Widows’ Quilt
A new digital exhibition book tells the moving stories that lie behind the squares of the War Widows Quilt, a collaborative piece of art made by more than 90 war widows.
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What does 'Trans Visibility' mean and why is it so important?
We caught up with Oli Fitzsimmons, Trans and Non-Binary Part-Time Officer at John Moores Students Union, following Trans Day of Visibility, to hear from him on what an inclusive LJMU community looks like.
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One to one appointments for careers advice
Our Student Futures: Careers, Employability and Enterprise team has a range of careers support over December and the festive break.
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Britain Afraid: Imperial Insecurities and National Fears - conference June 21/22
Interview with organiser Dr James Crossland
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Student sport coach stars in film with refugee football friends
Sport psychology masters student Ellie Fox has appeared in a short documentary about the inspirational refugee football team based in Toxteth that she has volunteered with for the past three years.
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Hanukkah Sameach (Happy Hanukkah)!
Liverpool Jewish Society and our EDI team explain the importance of the festival in the Jewish calendar