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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UN Special Rapporteur joins LJMU webinar on preventative detention
From Guantanamo to Xinjiang, from India to Europe, governments globally appear increasingly willing to detain citizens and migrants on suspicion rather than evidence.
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LJMU academic shaping solutions to tackle climate concerns across the construction industry
Dr Ana Bras has been nominated as chair of an international committee looking to find solutions to climate challenges across the whole chain of construction.
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Student's 'one-in-a-million' job offer
A LJMU student was astounded after a private message to marketing guru Steven Bartlett landed him a job within 10 minutes.
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IT upgrades coming your way
During the summer, IT services will be delivering an upgrade to Microsoft Office and Google Chrome will become the default browser.
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LJMU wins major construction industry award
LJMU has won a major award from the regional construction industry.
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Male suicide support 'model' during COVID
Liverpool charity James' Place is helping to prevent men dying by suicide according to a new report by LJMU.
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Another successful year for the online summer course “Sustainability and Employability”
Over 60 students successfully completed the online summer course Sustainability and Employability: Understanding Sustainability Issues and Getting Ready for the Job Market.
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British Academy backs research into COVID policing
Following the tragic killing of George Floyd in America, questions of police legitimacy and police malpractice are being debated internationally.
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Staff survey about online teaching during COVID
Students at Liverpool School of Art and Design are asking staff to complete a short survey about their experience of online teaching during the pandemic.