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1. What it's like to be a teacher

   Several months into her role as a primary school teacher, we catch up with Sarah Wright, who completed her teacher training with LJMU, to find out what her first year has been like.

2. Just one more episode – four reasons why binge watching is bad for you

   Sedentary behaviour expert, Sophie Carter, explains why binge watching TV is detrimental to your health.

3. Not the 9 to 5: meet BBC Radio presenter, Ngunan Adamu

   We chat with BBC Radio Merseyside presenter and LJMU alumna, Ngunan Adamu about what it's like to work in radio.

4. BBC presenter Jane Garvey 'tells it like it is' to students

   Students studying English at LJMU were treated to a special Q&A with the presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour.

5. Using forensic science to tackle illegal wildlife trade 

   More effective measures of detection are needed to help stop the trade in illegal animal products. An LJMU graduate is working on an innovative approach to address the problem.

6. What it's like to work as a food buyer

   Ever thought about whose job it was to decide what products should be on the supermarket shelves? We catch up with graduate Emily Burr, a buyer for Booths Supermarket, to find out what it's like to decide what the nation eats.

7. Harbour Master

   This occupation is found in the maritime sector in ports, harbours and marinas of varying size, from a major gateway for international trade to a single jetty jutting out into a river or sea.

8. Naval Architect

   The broad purpose of the occupation is the design and technical responsibility for the construction and maintenance of ships, boats, other marine vessels and offshore structures, both civil and military.

9. Marine Surveyor

   This occupation is found in the commercial and leisure maritime sectors, including maritime regulators, classification societies, small commercial vessel certifying authorities, port authorities, marine insurers, brokers and consultancy companies, including large, medium-sized and small employers.

10. Marine Technical Superintendent

    The Marine Technical Superintendent is a shore-based, technical role responsible for the safe and economic operation of a fleet of vessels. They oversee vessel performance and are responsible for the technical and operational condition of vessels from an engineering perspective.