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1. Why the fitness and leisure sector should be awarded ‘essential service’ status – by Professor Greg Whyte OBE

   Leading sport scientist puts the case for not locking-down leisure

2. Alcatraz, Auschwitz, Chernobyl…the appeal of dark tourism

   Is dark tourism just another fad in the age of the selfie and tick list travelling? Gillian O’Brien explains its appeal and gives it historical context.

3. International Women's Day - Tuesday 8 March

   This year's International Women's Day theme is #BreakTheBias and Ambar Ennis, VP Community and Wellbeing at JMSU and Julia Daer, EDI Advisor discuss what this means to them.

4. How to continue celebrating Black history beyond October

   LJMU School of Education Lecturer, Adam Vasco, is giving his thoughts on five ways to celebrate and commemorate Black history beyond October.

5. Does this painting offend you?

   Was Manchester Art Gallery's removal of JW Waterhouse's Hylas and the Nymphs a brilliant conversation-starter or a PC act of censorship? History of Art lecturer Dr Juliet Caroll and students give their thoughts

6. Thinking about how to spend the summer?

   As the assessment period draws to a close, for most of our students this month and teaching finishes for the academic year, here are four ways to spend your summer.

7. Make Do and Mend Workshop

   Come along to our make do and mend workshop where you can learn how to do basic repairs to your clothing.

8. Litter Picking: Mount Pleasant

   The Environmental Sustainability and Energy Team at LJMU are litter picking around campus, keeping our city and estate clean for our community.

9. Let's Make! Upcycled Christmas Jumpers

   To help you get into the festive spirit, the Environmental Sustainability and Energy team and Staff Wellbeing Team at LJMU are holding an upcycling workshop where you can transform an old garment into a Christmas jumper or t-shirt!

10. Hedgehog House Installation: Byrom Street

    The Environmental Sustainability and Energy Team at LJMU are installing hedgehog houses around campus to encourage wildlife and improve biodiversity.