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1. 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.

2. Andrew Birchall Volunteering | Student Futures

   Events Management student Andrew Birchall tells us about his voluntary role at The City of Liverpool College as a Volunteer Students’ Union Assistant.

3. Doing a PhD in sport sciences

   To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, we asked some of the students who completed their PhDs with the Institute over the last 20 years to share their stories.

4. Cora Shafto Graduate Case Study | Student Futures

   Cora Shafto graduated with a Sociology degree and secured a job as a Community Fundraiser for Claire House Children's Hospice.

5. 5 reasons to love maggots

   Whether they are working away in the farmer’s field or being used as evidence in court, maggots are helping us in our day-to-day lives in surprising ways. Isn’t it time you gave these misunderstood creatures the credit they deserve?

6. How a career in maths can take you to some unexpected places

   Why maths is more than just numbers...

7. 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!

8. 5 ways to inspire a new generation of female engineers

   Why the engineering industry is appealing for more female talent.

9. A Nursing Pilot Showing Real Promise | Edtech

   Andy Shackleton has partnered with the School of Nursing to pilot a smarter way of organising large student cohorts in Canvas, using a combination of Groups and Sections to deliver targeted activities and content to different teams. Early feedback from the Nursing Simulated Practice team has been very positive, with the approach credited with helping a current placement run significantly more smoothly. The pilot is part of a wider project to find scalable Canvas solutions for larger cohorts.

10. Hattie Lowe Graduate Case Study | Student Futures

    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.