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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. 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

3. Accolades for students at Graduate Fashion Week

   BA Fashion Design and Communication students have been making their mark in the fashion industry with their collections at Graduate Fashion Week. A fantastic number of students were shortlisted for prestigious awards and two won their categories.

4. Instagram: no link with anxiety, depression and loneliness

   Research presented at British Psychological Society counters assumptions around self worth and lifestyle

5. New Scientist backs LJMU 'big idea'

   A LJMU ‘big idea’ has been selected as one of the most innovative of the year by New Scientist.

6. LJMU first university to use teaching and research 'robot dog'

   Civil Engineers show off canine construction robot at LJMU Open Day.

7. Taking the city under water

   Unexpected biodiversity at Liverpool's Albert Dock

8. Young people in care show their creativity

   Young people in care across the country have shown their creative talent as part of an LJMU contest.

9. The lives of working mules: film screening and Q&A at FACT

   A POIGNANT film about the life of working mules in the Himalayas is the backdrop to an event at Liverpool FACT in March.

10. LJMU announces Honorary Fellowships for Summer Graduation

    Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is delighted to announce this year’s Honorary Fellowships to be conferred during its graduation ceremonies this July.