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1. 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.

2. How to settle into halls as an International student

   Jorge David Capera Holguín an international student from Colombia answers some of the most commonly asked questions about settling into student accommodation.

3. How to write a standout personal statement

   Struggling to write a personal statement to support your university application? Our in-house expert, Andrew Cooper, shows you how to approach this essential document.

4. Here’s how your holiday photos could help save endangered species

   Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world – 42m people visited sub-Saharan Africa in 2018 alone. Photographs on social media are already being used to help track the illegal wildlife trade and how often areas of wilderness are visited by tourists.

5. 9 tips for a successful Degree Apprenticeship interview

   We've been working closely with Degree Apprentice employers so we've gained some insight into what they are looking for in candidates.

6. Imagine a world without electrical engineering

   Have you ever stopped to think how essential electricity is in our lives? Graduates who studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at LJMU tell us what the world would be like without it. Be afraid, be very afraid!

7. Top tips on looking after your mental health during your time at university

   Starting university is a big step and although exciting, it can be a challenge for anyone’s mental wellbeing. Wendy Lavin, LJMU Student Wellbeing Team Leader, is giving her top tips on looking after your mental health during your time at university.

8. Project to Review Student Feedback on Online Learning | EdTech

   The Teaching and Learning Academy is running a project looking at student feedback to understand how online learning can be improved.

9. Turnitin Rules | EdTech

   Liverpool John Moores University is reminding all teaching staff to follow important rules when setting up Turnitin, the university's tool that checks student work for copying.

10. Moving to New Online Portfolio System | EdTech

    Liverpool John Moores University is changing its online portfolio system. Students and staff who use portfolios need to save their work and move to a new system by June 2026.