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1. Prescription drugs pregabalin and gabapentin have been reclassified – but it won’t stop problem use

   Prescription drugs pregabalin and gabapentin have been reclassified – but it won’t stop problem use

2. 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.

3. Here’s how your holiday photos could help save endangered species

   Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world – 42m people visited sub-Saharan Africa in 2018 alone. Photographs on social media are already being used to help track the illegal wildlife trade and how often areas of wilderness are visited by tourists.

4. 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.

5. Don't panic! 5 tips to help you through Clearing

   Whatever reason you're applying to uni through Clearing, our top tips can help you through the process.

6. My archaeological summer placement in Pano Lefkara, Cyprus

   Bethany Royle, BSc (Hons) Forensic Anthropology student tell us about her summer placement in Cyprus.

7. How to write a standout personal statement

   Struggling to write a personal statement to support your university application? Our in-house expert, Andrew Cooper, shows you how to approach this essential document.

8. How a career in maths can take you to some unexpected places

   Why maths is more than just numbers...

9. 9 tips for a successful Degree Apprenticeship interview

   We've been working closely with Degree Apprentice employers so we've gained some insight into what they are looking for in candidates.

10. 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.