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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Fault reporting processes for the new academic year
As the new academic year begins and our campus becomes busy once more, staff are reminded to ensure that all faults are reported via the respective Helpdesks.
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Astrophysics Professor shares his ‘observations’ on the UK’s Eurovision entry
On the eve of this year's Eurovision song contest, LJMU Astrophysics Professor Andy Newsam analyses the UKs Space Man entry and ponders how the lyrics stand up in the real universe.
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£575k boost for student mental health provision in Liverpool
A partnership featuring Liverpool John Moores University has been awarded £575k worth of funding from the Office for Students for a project to further develop mental health provision for students across Liverpool.
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Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement
We wish all our Jewish staff and students at LJMU a good and fulfilling celebration.
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Exercise maintains 'rhythm of life'
Exercising at a regular time of day may help to ward off mental health conditions by protecting the body's natural circadian rhythms, research suggests.
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Academic Board election update
Information about who has been appointed to Academic Board
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Forgetting the beginning of a story might be early sign of dementia
Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, think that struggling to recall narratives might be a sign of dementia.
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Training: Supporting students from Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater communities
LJMU has long prided itself on offering access to higher education to under-represented sections of our community.
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Law alumna Nisha Katona MBE announced as next Chancellor
The Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Nisha Katona MBE as the sixth Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University.