Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).
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Turning waste into opportunity this Global Recycling Day
Small actions on campus can have a big impact on improving our recycling rates.
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International students studying with upGrad celebrated in Liverpool
Students from India, Jordan, Vietnam, Iran, Singapore and Norway took part in a three-day visit to LJMU.
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PFAS: you can’t smell, see or taste these chemicals, but they are everywhere – and they’re highly toxic to humans
Dr Patrick Byrne, Reader in Hydrology and Environmental Pollution, writes in The Conversation on the growing dangers of 'forever chemicals' - PFAs - in our water resources.
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Laser Run added to Invictus Games 2027 thanks to influence of LJMU
LJMU has been a trailblazer in the inclusive sport of Para Pentathlon, so much so that the Para Laser element of the event has been added to the Invictus Games.
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More opportunities to study abroad after £1m grant
International Relations team bid wins £1m to double Turing Scheme funding for 24/25.
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Size really does matter! Professor Satya Sarker talks nanomedicine.
Professor Satya Sarker, Director of the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, has published a new book on nanomedicine. We asked him about advances in this exciting field of science which actually dates back to Asia, 2,500 years ago.
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Documentary-maker Joanna selected for Grierson Doculab
Aspiring filmmaker Joanna Hughes is hoping to make people look at the world in a new light after winning a place with Grierson Doculab.
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Black History Month: Celebrating local Black artists
Hip hop artist Nikki Blaze joins Amy Zanders and other Black artists for day of celebration with LJMU's School of Education
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Sport science students aid world record run
Masters in Sport Nutrition students support Sophie Power's ultra record women's run