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1. The joys of English Literature

   Find out why studying English Literature is so rewarding.

2. 5 ways to inspire a new generation of female engineers

   Why the engineering industry is appealing for more female talent.

3. What supplements do scientists use, and why?

   Six scientists, including LJMU Professor of Human Physiology Graeme Close, on the supplements they take every day and why they take them

4. Student placement at Secret World Wildlife Rescue: Saving the world via hedgehogs

   By Catherine McCarthy, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour student

5. Colombia vs England post-match analysis

   Post-match analysis on the World Cup game between Colombia and England from Science and Football students.

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. Human ancestors had the same dental problems as us – even without fizzy drinks and sweets

   Prehistoric humans and their predecessors may have had a very different diet but their teeth suffered in similar ways to ours, writes anthropology lecturer Dr Ian Towle

8. 5 reasons to study English Literature

   Love reading and analysing books? Consider studying English Literature – a degree that opens doors to a wide range of careers.

9. Nepal’s menstrual huts: what can be done about this practice of confining women to cow sheds?

   Despite being illegal, chhaupadi, the practice of exiling menstruating women and girls from their home – often to a cow shed – is still practised in some areas of Western Nepal. Chhaupadi is an extreme example of the stigmas and restrictions around menstruation that exist not only in Nepal, but also globally.

10. 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.