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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. The Conversation: Most humans haven’t evolved to cope with the cold, yet we dominate northern climates – here’s why

   Evolutionary biologists Dr Laura Buck and Dr Kyoko Yamaguchi write in The Conversation on how human species (hominins) have coped with cold climates over the millennia.

3. July is Disability Pride Month

   July marks the celebration of Disability Pride month. An opportunity to raise awareness and have positive conversations about disability in study and the workplace.

4. International students Sarra, Tino and Andrea share their LJMU stories

   Three international students who have studied at LJMU share their experiences and advice for new international students moving to the UK to start their studies in Liverpool this September.

5. Sunshine and celebration during Wednesday’s graduation ceremonies

   Wednesday 15 July graduation ceremonies

6. A day to remember

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

7. Connecting the community with Climate Science

   LJMU celebrated Climate Week 2015 with an event at Manchester Museum which saw over 1,200 people get together with academics and students from the University, British Antarctic Survey, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Manchester to investigate the latest challenges to the environment.

8. PhD student takes care support to Parliament

   Shaunna praised for help for other care-experienced students

9. Liverpool, Littlewoods and the legacy of Sir John Moores through LJMU

   A blog by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Power delving into the story of Sir John Moores, the man LJMU is named after.

10. Farewelling: have you got your digital affairs in order?

    Marie Curie nurse and PhD candidate Sarah Stanley is researching 'digital 'legacies'