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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. New Staff Gardening Group

   The School of Biological & Environmental Sciences has been working on a project to improve Byrom Street Campus with 10 urban wildlife gardens.

3. Bob Steventon

   We have received the sad news that our former Energy and Environment Manager Bob Steventon passed away earlier this week.

4. Graduation: Honorary Awards in Maritime and Girlguiding

   Maritime connections and raising the aspirations of women lie behind LJMU’s Winter 2019 Honorary Awards.

5. English all at sea over fish identification - try our 'Name That Tuna' quiz

   Lack of consumer awareness makes conservation of fish stocks more challenging - research

6. Stepping up on sustainability and saving 25p on every cuppa on campus

   Did you know if you use a reusable cup at a café on campus, you will get 25p off the cost of your hot drink?

7. Computer scientists trial rapid information system at Merseyrail stations

   Merseyrail staff will be the first in the country to have delay updates in the palm of their hand.

8. Policy Centre Updates

   Important Revisions to LJMU policies

9. Researchers back NHS-Police domestic abuse partnership

   Victims engaging with prosecutions triples, say researchers

10. Pupils learn media skills thanks to LJMU and the BBC

    School and college pupils from across the region have gained an insight into the media and creative industries, thanks to LJMU and the BBC.