Authors speak about the “rewriting” of Roald Dahl’s books
Merseyside writers have reacted to the news that works by author Roald Dahl have been rewritten by a "sensitivity" writer.
In an age where inclusivity is essential, writers have spoken about whether this practice is positive or not.
Writer and book...
Students given 48 hours to produce a film to be screened at the Odeon
The Media Production Department at Liverpool John Moores University is back with another 48-hour film challenge for students.
The entries will be screened at the Odeon Liverpool One on February 9.
Wez Nolan, the program leader for Media Production...
Schools will lead a £3.7m taskforce to tackle youth violence
Liverpool has been chosen as one of the cities to receive targeted funding, which will support young vulnerable people who are at a risk of violence.
The aim of the programme is to keep children engaged in education, attending lessons...
Merseyside special schools prepare for major provision shake-up
A new government proposal looks to cause a major stir in provision for special needs students with local schools already under pressure.
The 'Green Paper' (a government term for an early proposal) looks to make major changes to provision as...
Unions call for more support for teachers’ mental health
Local unions are calling on the government to improve mental health support for teachers.
Last month the Welsh Government announced a trebling in funding to support teachers' wellbeing and mental health to £1.25m.
Karen Evans, Joint District Secretary for the Liverpool...
UCU university strikes: How are Liverpool students being impacted?
UCU university strikes are taking place for the third time this academic year, meaning students are losing more valuable teaching time and support.
On Monday, 27 Universities, including Liverpool Hope University and University of Liverpool began a five-day walkout over...
LJMU debate puts spotlight on World Cup and censorship
The spotlight was shone on the issues surrounding the forthcoming Qatar World Cup during a roundtable discussion hosted by LJMU’s Journalism department last night.
The discussion was led by Index On Censorship magazine and hosted by their editor-in-chief Jemimah Steinfeld....
Finance expert addresses student cost of living crisis
Vivi Friedgut is the CEO and founder of BlackBullion, whose mission is to help young people develop financial skills for life.
One of their funders is Liverpool John Moores University.
In an interview with MerseyNewsLive, Vivi describes the situation that students...
“The values of LJMU are to be courageous” says university’s new Chancellor
Barrister and businesswoman Nisha Katona MBE has been installed as the new Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University.
Speaking during the ceremony at Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral, she told the audience how honoured and proud she is to be installed as...
Merseyside students educated on testicular cancer
Calday Grange grammar school welcomed UK Testicular Cancer charity The Oddballs Foundation this month.
James Hirst, one of the charity's student ambassadors, went into the school to talk to the students about the basics of testicular cancer.
Walking them through how...
