Gang culture appeals to disenfranchised young people – but ‘social mixing’ offers a way out
Over the past ten years, violence among young people involved in gangs has claimed hundreds of lives and dominated national debate in the UK.
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Groundhog Day or liberation from daily routine?
Dr Ruth Odgen from the School of Psychology, a lead investigator on a new study into time under COVID-19 isolation, shares her thoughts with us.
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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.
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How we can use light to fight bacteria
This research could provide an answer to some of the problems posed by antibiotic resistance
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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?
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How to become a Clinical Embryologist: why an MSc could be the key
Do you dream of a career in a rapidly-advancing field that helps families achieve parenthood? Are you considering becoming a Clinical Embryologist? Studying MSc Clinical Embryology at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and Care Fertility is a great way to get there.
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Studying nursing as a mature student
Final-year mature Adult Nursing student Kerri Jones explains her career journey and why it’s never too late to study at university.
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My archaeological summer placement in Pano Lefkara, Cyprus
Bethany Royle, BSc (Hons) Forensic Anthropology student tell us about her summer placement in Cyprus.
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How a career in maths can take you to some unexpected places
Why maths is more than just numbers...
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Knife crime and gangs: how a decade of bad policy left deprived young people without real choice
England’s dramatic rise in gang-related knife crime has been called a “disease” by the UK home secretary, Sajid Javid, and amid the daily drama of Brexit the prime minister, Theresa May, has called a summit of 100 experts to Downing Street to discuss the issue.