As part of the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences in 2025, a range of Nutrition graduates from recent years share reflections of their time at LJMU and how it has influenced their careers and personal growth.
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.
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.
Six scientists share their supplement recommendations.
Samantha Elmes graduated with a Degree in History and English and is now working as a diplomat for the Foreign, Development and Commonwealth Office (FCDO).
Lucy Daniels graduated in 2024 with a degree in International Tourism Management. She is the founder of Explorer Travel Holidays by Lucy, a one-stop Travel Advisory service selling a range of different holiday packages, holiday extras and tours across the UK, Europe and Worldwide.
Mark Smith is a Biology graduate who works for Eurofins Forensics Services as a Forensic DNA Analyst.
By Catherine McCarthy, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour student
Jamie Harris graduated from LJMU with a degree in Media, Culture, Communication and then went on to get a Masters in Digital Marketing before securing a role as a Social Media Executive at THG.
Hattie Lowe graduated with a History degree and then went on to do a Masters at Chester University in Sustainable Heritage before securing a job as a Programming and Partnerships Officer for the National Trust.