For us humans, getting involved in an aggressive conflict can be costly, not only because of the risk of injury and stress, but also because it can damage precious social relationships between friends – and the same goes for monkeys and apes.
Two Sport Psychology students share their experiences of their field trip to Manchester United training ground and the English Institute of Sport.
Sacha Ogosi graduated in 2020 with a degree in Psychology and Criminology and went on to complete an MA in International Relations. She now works as a Public Affairs Officer for The Inclusion Initiative at The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Second year Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice student Lauren Russell tells us about her Discovery Internship as a Charity Support Officer Intern at Torrington Drive Community Association.
An MSc Exercise Physiology student reflects on their internship at the Inspire Institute of Sport in India, where they worked with Olympic athletes and professional footballers, gaining invaluable experience that led to a PhD offer.
Rachel Stalker, Senior Lecturer in Law and founder of the pro bono Legal Advice Centre at LJMU, recently hosted University of Saskatchewan law professor Sarah Buhler.
History student Emily Knowles tells us about the Discovery Internship she undertook as a Classroom Learning Support Intern at Knotty Ash Primary School.
Macy Gow graduated from LJMU in 2023 with a degree in Fashion Communication. She is the founder of Artists of Aura, a creative agency for emerging music artists - specialising in social media management and styling.
LJMU Computer Security graduate Cameron Dawson tells us about his role as a Junior Support Engineer at System C Healthcare.
Tom Toward graduated from LJMU with a degree in History. He then went on to do a Masters in Defence, Diplomacy and Development at Durham University. He secured a place on a 2-year graduate scheme with the Ministry of Defence as a Corporate Service Group (CSG) graduate in Defence, Equipment & Support (DES). The CSG graduate scheme is a two-year development programme focused around corporate services roles across different areas of DES.