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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. ‘Joining a student society made me come out of my shell’

   Meet JMSU's new Vice-President (Activities) Pedrom Tavakolli 

3. Updates to Welcome Week and Freshers 22 for students

   Monday 19 September is now a bank holiday. View the updated welcome week/freshers 22 schedule here

4. Students at the Heart Conference: Trialling mindfulness in lectures

   Academics in School of Education trial idea to allow students to regulate their emotions in class

5. 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.

6. Vaccines are here but how will we get them to billions of people?

   This article was published in The Conversation and authored by Sarah Schiffling, Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, LJMU and Liz Breen, Reader in Health Service Operations, University of Bradford.

7. Let’s Talk About Dignity & Respect at Work (Bullying & Harassment) - Where Do You Draw The Line?

   LJMUs Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Team, are pleased to offer LJMU/JMSU Staff, the opportunity to participate in a virtual Lets Talk About Dignity & Respect At Work (Bullying & Harassment) - Where Do You Draw The Line? Workshop.

8. 'Reclaiming narratives' for Black History Month 2024

   As we mark Black History Month in the UK this October, our Associate Director for Diversity and Inclusion, Moni Akinsanya, shares her thoughts on celebrating this year’s theme while reflecting on recent events over the summer months.

9. LJMU innovation and business growth specialists meet SMEs at the Sefton Economic Forum

   The Horizons team joined other universities to speak with local businesses about increasing productivity.

10. Public arts visionary leads lecture at Liverpool School of Art and Design

    LJMU welcomed Helen Marriage, the Co-founder and Director of Artichoke arts production company, to its first Luminary Lecture of 2022.