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1. Why we can't resist splashing out at Christmas

   Associate Professor of Neuroscience Dr Samantha Brooks explains what happens to our willpower when it comes to Christmas treats and spending.

2. Galaxies are "wasteful" and retain fewer materials needed to build stars and planets, says new study

   Galaxies “waste” large amounts of heavy elements they generate via star formation by ejecting them up to a million light years away

3. Are we chatting or shopping? How it’s hard to tell in our new AI ‘high street’

   Marketing experts research impact of AI on our shopping culture after Chartered Institute of Marketing conference presentation.

4. Alpine F1 performance coach and jet lag doctoral researcher visits LJMU ahead of new Formula 1 season

   Sport and Exercise Science Professional Doctorate student, Tom Clark, visited LJMU last week in preparation for the start of the new Formula 1 season and to discuss his jet lag research. Tom has spent the past four years working with the Alpine F1 team and specifically their driver Esteban Ocon.

5. 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.

6. July is Disability Pride Month

   July marks the celebration of Disability Pride month. An opportunity to raise awareness and have positive conversations about disability in study and the workplace.

7. In memoriam: Professor Maureen Williams

   LJMU is saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Maureen Williams who was a supporter and friend of the university.

8. Sunshine and celebration during Wednesday’s graduation ceremonies

   Wednesday 15 July graduation ceremonies

9. A day to remember

   Friday 17 July was the final day of LJMU's 2015 summer graduation ceremonies

10. Pandemics and public health: have we found our new normal? - Conan Leavey and Graeme Mitchell, Public Health Institute, LJMU

    It was only a relatively short time ago - in March this year - that the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic. We know now that it is likely to be many, many months before the UK pronounces its outbreak over; and certainly years before it is over globally.