Gordon plays a key role in Liverpool’s lively theatre scene as the Artistic Director and CEO of Unity Theatre, a venue that started life in the 1930s and continues to explore current societal matters through its performances. As an LJMU drama alum, he continues to support current students who were once in his shoes and is proud to have many new graduates working at Unity today.
To celebrate our team spoke to Black women within our staff and student community and asked what it means to them.
Niamh is a professional footballer and was in the history making Lionesses squad, the England women’s football team, that made it to the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She’s an alumna from our School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and was supported during her studies as a Sports Scholar.
Alexandria is the 2023/24 Vice President for Community and Wellbeing at Liverpool at John Moores Students’ Union (JMSU) and is advocating for students’ mental health concerns to continue to be a key focus of the university’s support services.
Explore these success stories surrounding black lives matter.
Former Sports Scholar Ruth is a champion in the sport of target shooting, the first Black female athlete to represent England and become English Champion in the sport and continues to get support from LJMU through its Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. She has hopes of competing in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
Read the oration for Rosemary Hawley MBE on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.
Find out more about the history of I M Marsh College of Physical Training.
Concerned about workplace support? Learn how to continue accessing disability or health condition accommodations, including plans and funding, post-graduation.
Find out more about the history of the College of Building.