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1. What supplements do scientists use, and why?

   Six scientists, including LJMU Professor of Human Physiology Graeme Close, on the supplements they take every day and why they take them

2. My law field trip to a former prison at Lancaster Castle

   Second year LLB Law student Poppy shares what she learnt away from the lecture theatre about legal history during a visit to Lancaster.

3. From bean to cup: students visit 92 Degrees Coffee

   BA Business Management students go behind-the-scenes at thriving local business, 92 Degrees Coffee.

4. 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?

5. How parasites and bacteria could be changing the way you think and feel

   From losing inhibitions to dementia – Lecturer in Genetics Dr Robbie Rae explores the role small critters play in a range of illnesses and behaviours

6. 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.

7. A culinary trip to Kendal College

   Written by Jakub Pilski, BSc (Hons) Nutrition student. As a BSc (Hons) Nutrition student, I had the chance to join a cohort of students from the BSc (Hons) Nutrition and the BSc (Hons) Sport Nutrition programmes at Liverpool John Moores University on their trip to experience using commercial kitchens and dining at Kendal College.

8. Students' tips for a social media detox

   We chat with Becca Hope and Julia Harrison about their experiences staying away from social media and discover their top tips on how to let go.

9. My International Tourism Management placement year in North Carolina

   Blog from Campbell Macintosh-Watson, BA (hons) International Tourism Management student on his placement year in North Carolina, USA.

10. Clearing blog 2023

    Don’t think university is for you? Think again! LJMU’s caring community is here to support you to achieve your best.