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1. World Hijab Day: Let’s celebrate!

   Saturday 1 February 2020 marks the 7th World Hijab celebration; a celebration which takes place in over 140 countries worldwide, bringing communities together sharing and experiencing the Hijab.

2. 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?

3. How to write a standout personal statement

   Struggling to write a personal statement to support your university application? Our in-house expert, Andrew Cooper, shows you how to approach this essential document.

4. Stacey hits the road to raise awareness of lockdown mental health

   The LJMU student telling anxiety to jog on...

5. Why should I study a foundation year?

   Explore the benefits of studying a Foundation Year at LJMU and learn how this program can boost your confidence and ease the transition to university life.

6. A trip to Clairefontaine

   Sam Lee and Henry Ogden, BSc (Hons) Science and Football students, share their experiences of their trip to Clairefontaine, the training base for the French national team.

7. 5 reasons to study English Literature

   Love reading and analysing books? Consider studying English Literature – a degree that opens doors to a wide range of careers.

8. Can I afford to go to university?

   Working out how much you can afford can be difficult. Our Money Advice Team are here to help you look after your wallet and your mental health.

9. 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.

10. How we can use light to fight bacteria

    This research could provide an answer to some of the problems posed by antibiotic resistance