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1. Obituary: Professor Michael J. Lalor

   It is with great sadness that the university has learned of the passing of Professor Michael J. Lalor aged 79 on 6th May 2020.

2. A day to remember

   Friday 17 July was the final day of LJMU's 2015 summer graduation ceremonies

3. LJMU and The Eurovision Song Contest 2023

   Through research, collaborations and celebrations, we are united in welcoming The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 to Liverpool, on behalf of Ukraine.

4. Care experienced girls and young women still at risk of unnecessary criminalisation

   Girls and women who have been through the care system should be diverted away from custodial sentences into community alternatives wherever possible, says a new report published today (Weds 4 May 2022). And the study adds that moves to prevent the criminalisation of girls in care need to be high on the agenda for change.

5. Black History Month 2023

   Our Diversity and Inclusion team explains this year’s theme of Black History Month: Saluting our Sisters and Matriarchs in Black History

6. 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.

7. Meet Renske Smit, latest researcher to join the Astrophysics Research Institute

   Dr Renske Smit will be joining the Astrophysics Research Institute as an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow. We caught up with her to find out more about achievements in astronomy and her plans for her time at LJMU.

8. Meet LJMU's own Ten Pound Pom

   Professor of Creative Writing Catherine Cole's poignant memoir on emigration to Australia and the bravery of migrants

9. Championing regional innovation

   Anthony Walker, Strategic Manager at LJMU for Horizons shares his industry insight into the impact of the Spring Budget 2024 and the importance of driving forwards innovation.

10. Why do young men get embroiled in street gangs?

    Dr Robert Hesketh's new book published by Palgrave 'Beyond the Street Corner' explores gang membership.