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.
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In memoriam: Aldham Robarts
The LJMU community is deeply saddened by the death of Aldham Robarts, an Honorary Fellow, trustee and passionate supporter of the university.
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Preparing for Student Induction
Bethan Reid from the Learning Technology @ LJMU blog writes about using Canvas and preparing for Induction
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Call for submissions: Teaching and Learning Conference 2020
This year's conference will take place on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June and submissions are now invited from staff and students and collaborative partner institutions, as well as other colleagues working in post-16 education.
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Students take pledge to minimise rise of COVID-19
Liverpool John Moores University students have begun taking a pledge to help protect each other and the public from the Coronavirus.
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Metro Mayor backs new Centre for Educational Leadership
LJMU is launching a new Centre for Educational Leadership to help steer the region's schools and colleges post-COVID.
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Scientists unveil new weapon in war on animal poachers
Wildlife experts have revealed a new artificial intelligence system at Knowsley Safari to help protect endangered species from poachers.
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Civil engineers offer solution to Bangladesh's toxic construction industry
A NOVEL brick made from industrial waste has the potential to make a positive environmental impact and create 'clean jobs' in Bangladesh and elsewhere.
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LJMU launches pioneering scheme with senior Black leaders from across the Liverpool City Region
The launch of the programme, yesterday evening at Liverpool John Moores University, saw the 26 leaders finding out who they had been paired with.
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Stars’ odd behaviour gives up hidden black holes
Black hole hunters are turning detective to uncover hidden behemoths in Space.