England v South Africa – a history of tough tackling and political turmoil
The historic sporting rivalry between England and South Africa has often been marred by political protests and controversy.
The historic sporting rivalry between England and South Africa has often been marred by political protests and controversy.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, we asked some of the students who completed their PhDs with the Institute over the last 20 years to share their stories.
Sue Riley, who graduated with a degree in Criminology in 2025, tells us about the voluntary work she completed during her final year at Merseyside Police as a Victim Update Volunteer in the Marsh Lane Protecting Vulnerable Person’s (PVP) Unit.
Hannah Lacy graduated from LJMU in 2021 with a degree in Wildlife Conservation, followed by an MSc in Wildlife Conservation Technology in 2022, and is now a PhD Researcher in Conservation Biology at the University of Leeds.
2023 International Tourism Management graduate Mayur Lad tells us about securing a place on the New to Travel Programme as a Travel Consultant for Hays Travel.
Zoë Dunlop graduated in 2025 with a degree in Marketing and has secured a graduate role with AccountsIQ in London. During her time at LJMU, Zoë completed an industrial placement with Mando Group, worked part-time for the Student Futures team during her final year as a Marketing and Content Officer and also completed a Discovery Internship with In-House Legal Solutions.
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences has chosen to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities by highlighting the successes of some of our past students.
Science and Football students give their post-match analysis of the Sweden and England game of the World Cup.
Science and Football students give their post-match analysis of the Croatia and England game of the World Cup.