The welcome rise and worrying fall in covert investigation
Covert techniques and specialist intelligence never appear to be far from the headlines - so why are they on the decline?
Covert techniques and specialist intelligence never appear to be far from the headlines - so why are they on the decline?
By Catherine McCarthy, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour student
Samantha Elmes graduated with a Degree in History and English and is now working as a diplomat for the Foreign, Development and Commonwealth Office (FCDO).
Vevox's upcoming Summer 2026 interface refresh isn't just a cosmetic update. Alongside the March 2026 features that allow PowerPoint slides to be embedded directly into Vevox, this redesign signals a clear direction: your entire presentation, from slides to polls to timers, can now be run from within Vevox itself.
Despite being illegal, chhaupadi, the practice of exiling menstruating women and girls from their home – often to a cow shed – is still practised in some areas of Western Nepal. Chhaupadi is an extreme example of the stigmas and restrictions around menstruation that exist not only in Nepal, but also globally.
Martin Coulby from the Astrophysics Research Institute talks about his own mental health issues and the importance of the Staff Disability Network at LJMU.
Some student tips to start fresh in 2021
Final Year Sociology student Lucy Rose Ashton reflects on her time at LJMU, all the support available for new and current students and how to reach out.
Media, Culture, Communication student Jessy Taylor talks about her Discovery Internship as a Communications Intern at Liverpool Football Club.
Neve Carter graduated in 2023 with a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and went on to secure a place on the NHS Scientist Training Programme.