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1. 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.

2. Are young people frozen out politically?

   LJMU student Rachael Carroll talks about votes for 16-year-old, democracy and the European Youth Parliament

3. The Conversation: What we can learn from some of the world's most extreme athletes about overcoming doubt

   In extreme sports, the consequences of athletes’ decisions can be life threatening. So what can we learn from moment of jumping?

4. Researchers launch 'world's most advanced nutritional' app

   PhD student David Dunne has worked with Harlequins, QPR and the Ryder Cup team to maximise the physical potential of athletes. Together with ex-PhD Sam Impey, David has raised £450k to launch training companion app Hexis, claimed to be the world's most intelligent nutrition system. He spoke to us to explain more.

5. The Conversation: Hyrox could improve your strength, endurance and fitness

   Experts from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences share evidence that suggests the fitness competition is good for your health.

6. LJMU wins funding for 200 new Degree Apprenticeships under Government initiative

   LJMU will be opening its doors to an extra 200 new employer-supported Degree Apprentices in September 2017, after being only one of 18 universities to secure part of a multimillion pound Government fund.

7. 'Just commit' is final thought before Olympic race says LJMU Lecturer and medallist

   Ever wondered what goes on in an Olympic athlete’s mind just before the start of a race? Or what an Olympic athlete's training schedule looks like? We caught up with LJMU Sport and Exercise Sciences Lecturer and Women’s 4x400m Relay Olympic Bronze medallist, Kelly Massey, to find out.

8. Roscoe Lecture Summary: Sir Vince Cable

   Sir Vince Cable sets out impact of Brexit and ‘Industrial Strategy’ on the North in latest Roscoe lecture

9. Shining a spotlight on our long serving staff members

   As we near the end of 2023 and our Bicentenary celebrations, we're shining a spotlight on some of the staff members who have celebrated their own milestone of 25,35,45 or 50 years at the institution.

10. Retracing "world's most costly" ship crash on LJMU Maritime Simulator

    After the worlds most costly cargo ship accident, maritime expert Dr Abdul Khalique mans LJMU's £2.5 million simulator to explain what went wrong on board the Ever Given.