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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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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Colombia vs England post-match analysis
Post-match analysis on the World Cup game between Colombia and England from Science and Football students.
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My law field trip to a former prison at Lancaster Castle
Second year LLB Law student Poppy shares what she learnt away from the lecture theatre about legal history during a visit to Lancaster.
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How parasites and bacteria could be changing the way you think and feel
From losing inhibitions to dementia – Lecturer in Genetics Dr Robbie Rae explores the role small critters play in a range of illnesses and behaviours
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7 reasons to study in Liverpool
Liverpool is a magnet for students as a safe and affordable home from home. Here are just some of the reasons why Liverpool is a great student destination.
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Stacey hits the road to raise awareness of lockdown mental health
The LJMU student telling anxiety to jog on...
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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?
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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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Safari tourism may make elephants more aggressive – but it’s still the best tool for conservation
Going on safari in Africa offers tourists the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular wildlife on Earth – including African elephants, but as it becomes more popular worldwide, it’s worth remembering that we often don’t know how tourism affects the animals we observe.