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1. 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.

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

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

3. How AI could help football managers spot weak links in their teams

   A new approach to gathering data using cybernetics and AI could help coaches spot weak links in their teams

4. 6 days in the life of a geography student on Almeria field trip

   Geography students, Holly Hadden and Georgina Harriss, share their experiences of a recent field trip to Almeria, Spain.

5. Diversity in action through LJMU's Staff Disability Network

   Martin Coulby from the Astrophysics Research Institute talks about his own mental health issues and the importance of the Staff Disability Network at LJMU.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Can I afford to go to university?

   Working out how much you can afford can be difficult. Our Money Advice Team are here to help you look after your wallet and your mental health.

10. 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