Forensic anthropologists from LJMU lead study into WWII massacre in Greece
Experts have conducted preliminary forensic surveys of skeletal remains belonging to victims of the 1944 Nazi executions in Distomo.
Experts have conducted preliminary forensic surveys of skeletal remains belonging to victims of the 1944 Nazi executions in Distomo.
Eighty years on from victory in the Atlantic, LJMU is set to commemorate Liverpool’s contributions to the Battle of the Atlantic, as well as its enduring maritime ties as the university itself marks a significant anniversary.
The Centre for Port and Maritime History is to host the event in association with the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Trust, considering the history and legacies of the battle 80 years on.
Families in Cyprus have been able to finally lay their relatives to rest thanks to a humanitarian project involving anthropologists from LJMU who have recovered and identified remains from multiple war graves.
We’re making sure we get those stories from the families - Dr Ruth Doughty, LJMU
A new digital exhibition book tells the moving stories that lie behind the squares of the War Widows Quilt, a collaborative piece of art made by more than 90 war widows.
Thirteen second-year Drama students from Liverpool Screen School have, in collaboration with History academics and students from the School of Humanities and Social Science, produced an original show to be performed during anniversary events across the city in May.
Intrepid engineering students are hoping to race LJMUs first electric racing car around the world-famous Formula 1 track in July.
Sport and Exercise Science Professional Doctorate student, Tom Clark, visited LJMU last week in preparation for the start of the new Formula 1 season and to discuss his jet lag research. Tom has spent the past four years working with the Alpine F1 team and specifically their driver Esteban Ocon.
A project featuring a lecturer from LJMU will take centre stage next week (Monday 14 June Saturday 19 June) at the British Academys Summer Showcase.