As BBC2 marked the 50th anniversary of a momentous meeting between Elvis Presley and The Beatles, LJMU lecturer Jeff Young penned a drama for the occasion inspired by the secret meeting that took place in Elvis’s Bel Air mansion in 1965.
Shakespeare; creative genius, wordsmith and innovator, was also a man of the people. His influence on the English language has stood the test of time, and lines such as ‘in a nutshell,’ ‘mum's the word,’ ‘eaten out of house and home,’ ‘all's well that ends well" and ‘a wild goose chase’ are just some of those in common, everyday usage.
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LJMU and its partners is launching a pioneering pilot training module designed to equip the next generation of professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver sustainable live events.
Two notable LJMU alumni and one of our key partners are to be honoured with the university’s highest award this spring.
The university is saddened to report the death of Andy Walne, Business Manager for the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science
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We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of LJMU colleague Eddie Felmingham.
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