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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. What's it like studying a Foundation Year?

   We sat down with Muller, a student who applied to study International Relations and Politics, BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moore’s University through Clearing to find out what studying a foundation year as part of your degree is really like…

3. 5 reasons to love maggots

   Whether they are working away in the farmer’s field or being used as evidence in court, maggots are helping us in our day-to-day lives in surprising ways. Isn’t it time you gave these misunderstood creatures the credit they deserve?

4. Nepal’s menstrual huts: what can be done about this practice of confining women to cow sheds?

   Despite being illegal, chhaupadi, the practice of exiling menstruating women and girls from their home – often to a cow shed – is still practised in some areas of Western Nepal. Chhaupadi is an extreme example of the stigmas and restrictions around menstruation that exist not only in Nepal, but also globally.

5. Exam top tips

   Business Studies student, Julia Harrison, shares her top tips in preparing for exams.

6. More vital now than ever: My research on Andrea Levy

   Dr Michael Perfect, a Senior Lecturer in English Literature, discusses his research on author Andrea Levy.

7. Knife crime and gangs: how a decade of bad policy left deprived young people without real choice

   England’s dramatic rise in gang-related knife crime has been called a “disease” by the UK home secretary, Sajid Javid, and amid the daily drama of Brexit the prime minister, Theresa May, has called a summit of 100 experts to Downing Street to discuss the issue.

8. 7 reasons to study in Liverpool

   Liverpool is a magnet for students as a safe and affordable home from home. Here are just some of the reasons why Liverpool is a great student destination.

9. 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?

10. Don't panic! 5 tips to help you through Clearing

    Whatever reason you're applying to uni through Clearing, our top tips can help you through the process.