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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MA Art in Science students exhibit works at Glastonbury's first art-science exhibition
Ten Liverpool School of Art and Design students and graduates showcased their work in the Green Futures Field at Glastonbury festival.
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Improving access for BAME students
LJMU has been part of a successful consortium bid for funds to improve opportunities for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to undertake postgraduate research.
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Former Chief Constable joins School of Justice Studies
One of Britain's leading figures in police leadership has joined Liverpool John Moores University as an adjunct Professor.
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New Professors and Readers
LJMU has promoted five new professors and 34 new readers.
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Ice Age bone samples reveal DNA links between wolves and dogs
An international group of geneticists and archaeologists have analysed bones samples, some provided by LJMU, that reveal the ancestry of dogs can be traced to at least two populations of ancient wolves.
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Young people benefit from LJMU residential
LJMU Outreach has welcomed 25 young people from 12 schools across the North West to its annual Year 10 residential, targeted specifically at those in local authority or residential care.
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Maritime SuperSkills Project
Event to celebrate the successful completion of the project at the Maritime Museum, Royal Albert Dock on 13th June 2019. Attended by Iain McKinnon, Secretary Maritime Skills Alliance, local and national employers and LJMU staff who have helped with the project.
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LJMU partnerships to tackle skills gap in construction
LJMU wowed industry partners with its future homes research at the launch of a new £370,000 centre for construction skills.
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LJMU leads work to explore BAME attainment deficit
Study underway to understand how assessment impacts Black students