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1. International Women’s Day –  a day for all

   Cara Shearer talks about International Women's Day and what it means to her.

2. 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.

3. Top tips on looking after your mental health during your time at university

   Starting university is a big step and although exciting, it can be a challenge for anyone’s mental wellbeing. Wendy Lavin, LJMU Student Wellbeing Team Leader, is giving her top tips on looking after your mental health during your time at university.

4. Reach new heights: 6 signs you are ready for postgraduate study

   Are you ready for postgraduate study? Read more to find out...

5. My experience working with orangutans

   MRes English student, Lindsay Wilkinson shares her insights into the orangutan volunteer project in Indonesian Borneo.

6. Chimpanzee ‘nests’ shed light on the origins of humanity

   Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, and observing them in the wild helps us reconstruct how our ancestors adapted to a changing environment millions of years ago, write Drs Alexander Piel and Fiona Stewart

7. Wanted: students to live with monkeys

   LJMU students are given a once in a lifetime opportunity to venture out into the wilds of Tanzania to study primates in their natural habitat. Find out about their experiences.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.