Gang culture appeals to disenfranchised young people – but ‘social mixing’ offers a way out
Over the past ten years, violence among young people involved in gangs has claimed hundreds of lives and dominated national debate in the UK.
Over the past ten years, violence among young people involved in gangs has claimed hundreds of lives and dominated national debate in the UK.
Professional Policing student Frederick Lowe tells us about the voluntary role he undertook during his second year as a Community Volunteer with Merseyside Police, in the Protecting Vulnerable Person's Unit (PVPU).
Liverpool John Moores University is working on a major project to make its online learning platform simpler and more consistent for everyone, especially students who learn differently.
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).
Hayley Worsfold is an Animal Behaviour graduate who works as an Advanced Practitioner in Animal Management at Reaseheath College.
Tom Barnes graduated from LJMU with degree in Sociology and went on to do an MSc in Development Studies at SOAS (School of African and Oriental studies) in London before becoming the Director of Fundraising and Communications at War on Want.
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Zoë Dunlop graduated in 2025 with a degree in Marketing and has secured a graduate role with AccountsIQ in London. During her time at LJMU, Zoë completed an industrial placement with Mando Group, worked part-time for the Student Futures team during her final year as a Marketing and Content Officer and also completed a Discovery Internship with In-House Legal Solutions.
Biology graduate Katie Fisher secured a place on the Teach First graduate scheme as a Trainee Secondary Science Teacher.
History student Emily Knowles tells us about the Discovery Internship she undertook as a Classroom Learning Support Intern at Knotty Ash Primary School.