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1. Alcatraz, Auschwitz, Chernobyl…the appeal of dark tourism

   Is dark tourism just another fad in the age of the selfie and tick list travelling? Gillian O’Brien explains its appeal and gives it historical context.

2. Donation boosts care leavers fund

   LJMU’s fund for care leavers has been boosted by £50,000, thanks to one of our honorary fellows and alumni.

3. Lock your screen: protect your data

   Remember it’s really important to always lock your screen before leaving your computer, in order to protect your data.

4. Care experienced girls and young women still at risk of unnecessary criminalisation

   Girls and women who have been through the care system should be diverted away from custodial sentences into community alternatives wherever possible, says a new report published today (Weds 4 May 2022). And the study adds that moves to prevent the criminalisation of girls in care need to be high on the agenda for change.

5. Armed police and further cuts – Sir Jon Murphy’s Roscoe Lecture considers the future of policing

   Sir Jon Murphy delivers the 141st Roscoe Lecture, recounting his four-decade-long policing career.

6. More than 100 young people take part in summer university

   LJMU has helped these 14 to 17-year-olds to experience university life first-hand.

7. Research outcomes: data repository support and arts output gathering

   Our Research Engagement Team within Library Services wants to know more about your research outcomes and is sharing new guidance on using the LJMU data repository.

8. Open Data Week 2024: unlocking the power of data in research

   Join a week of online events and workshops from Monday 21 to Friday 25 October.

9. Championing progression to higher education for care leavers

   This National Care Leavers Month, LJMU is shining a spotlight on the support it offers to care experienced students.

10. face lab, queens award for education

    LJMU’s Face Lab has been awarded the highest honour in education in recognition of its pioneering work around facial identity and representation.