My experience working with orangutans
MRes English student, Lindsay Wilkinson shares her insights into the orangutan volunteer project in Indonesian Borneo.
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Clearing blog 2023
Don’t think university is for you? Think again! LJMU’s caring community is here to support you to achieve your best.
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International Women’s Day – a day for all
Cara Shearer talks about International Women's Day and what it means to her.
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Students' tips for a social media detox
We chat with Becca Hope and Julia Harrison about their experiences staying away from social media and discover their top tips on how to let go.
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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.
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Will genetically modified pets soon be reality or do they already live among us?
Demelza Kooij's film The Breeder considers the darker implications of our cultural fetish with cute.
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More vital now than ever: My research on Andrea Levy
Dr Michael Perfect, a Senior Lecturer in English Literature, discusses his research on author Andrea Levy.
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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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The Moon: facts, fascination and the future
We talk to Professor Andy Newsam, Director of the National Schools’ Observatory, about the Apollo 11 Moon landing and learn some interesting facts about the Moon along the way.
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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.