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1. 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?

2. How we can use light to fight bacteria

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

3. 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.

4. Exam top tips

   Business Studies student, Julia Harrison, shares her top tips in preparing for exams.

5. How monkeys make friends and influence each other

   For us humans, getting involved in an aggressive conflict can be costly, not only because of the risk of injury and stress, but also because it can damage precious social relationships between friends – and the same goes for monkeys and apes.

6. Charlie Gregory Student Case Study | Student Futures

   Charlie Gregory, who graduated with a degree in Media, Culture, Communication, talks about the Discovery Internship he completed during his final year in 2023.

7. 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.

8. Lauren Russell -Discovery Internship Case Study | Student Futures

   Second year Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice student Lauren Russell tells us about her Discovery Internship as a Charity Support Officer Intern at Torrington Drive Community Association.

9. 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.

10. The importance of seeking support during your studies

    Final Year Sociology student Lucy Rose Ashton reflects on her time at LJMU, all the support available for new and current students and how to reach out.