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.
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LJMU ranked one of the top 10 best UK universities in StudentCrowd Awards 2022
Based on online reviews over the past two years, LJMU is ranked as the 6th best UK university according to the StudentCrowd awards 2022.
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Top 10 in the world for sports-related subjects
LJMU enhances global reputation in research and teaching
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Cocoa drinks can boost exercise resistance in middle age
Scientists in Liverpool have found that cocoa can increase oxygen uptake and make exercising easier for more sedentary people.
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Themes emerge from inaugural Liverpool Health Commission investigation
Liverpool Health Commission, supported by LJMU, is currently midway through its inaugural investigation and is able to report a number of emerging themes.
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Sport science students make an impact with nearly 15,000 hours of placements
From community sports clubs that support people with special educational needs to premier league football clubs, 173 students have undertaken 14,730 hours of work-based placements this academic year.
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Tell your students about Freshers 22 activities
Students can sign up for Freshers 22 activities or staff can make a group booking for their programme.
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Green app can help save £100 a month in travel costs
Liverpool City Region residents could save up to £100 each month by swapping car journeys for bike rides or walks according to data from a new mobile app being launched this week.
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School of Education project inspiring next generation of teachers and students
Spearheaded by School of Education lecturer, Adam Vasco, the two-year project aims to bridge the gap between school and university to ensure that people of all backgrounds, especially those from the Global Majority, have the confidence and support to choose university study.
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Sport-for-all manager joins LJMU as part of international collaboration
LJMU is set to strengthen its reputation for promoting sport-for-all and physical activity in its communities.