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1. The Moon: facts, fascination and the future

   We talk to Professor Andy Newsam, Director of the National Schools’ Observatory, about the Apollo 11 Moon landing and learn some interesting facts about the Moon along the way.

2. International internship leads to PhD success

   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.

3. Why International relations and politics at LJMU?

   Read Sarah's blog telling you the reasons why she thinks international relations and politics at LJMU is the best!

4. Studying MSc Sport and Clinical Biomechanics at LJMU

   From practical labs to career-shaping opportunities, MSc student Briony shares what it’s really like to study Sport and Clinical Biomechanics at LJMU.

5. Screen School Facilities: A Student’s Perspective

   Josh writes about the different Screen School facilities available to all of our Film Studies, Media Production, Drama and Journalism and Sports Journalism, as well as Performance and Production students.

6. Safari tourism may make elephants more aggressive – but it’s still the best tool for conservation

   Going on safari in Africa offers tourists the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular wildlife on Earth – including African elephants, but as it becomes more popular worldwide, it’s worth remembering that we often don’t know how tourism affects the animals we observe.

7. A chimpanzee cultural collapse is underway, and it’s driven by humans

   Chimpanzees now face the daunting task of surviving in a habitat increasingly infested and assaulted by humans. And as their populations decline, so does their behavioural variation. In short, humans are causing chimpanzee cultural collapse.

8. England v South Africa – a history of tough tackling and political turmoil

   The historic sporting rivalry between England and South Africa has often been marred by political protests and controversy.

9. What it's like studying Sport Psychology

   LJMU's Sport Psychology undergraduate course is a great first step for those aspiring to become a sport psychologist.

10. Knife crime and gangs: how a decade of bad policy left deprived young people without real choice

    England’s dramatic rise in gang-related knife crime has been called a “disease” by the UK home secretary, Sajid Javid, and amid the daily drama of Brexit the prime minister, Theresa May, has called a summit of 100 experts to Downing Street to discuss the issue.