Protesting parents call for ‘real change’ in SEND education
Hundreds of parents gathered outside St George’s Hall on Friday protesting for an appropriate education setting for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
SEND Reform England is a campaign group founded by ten mothers from around the country,...
LJMU saddened by the passing of honorary fellow, Paul O’Grady
Liverpool John Moores University has paid its own tribute to television legend Paul O'Grady after his sudden death.
The Wirral-born celebrity and animal rights campaigner was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the university in 2005 for his services to television...
Liverpool students conquer Fringe and now aim for the big screen
The University of Liverpool Film Society is producing a new movie adaptation of an original play that featured at the Edinburgh Fringe festival last year.
'Bloodsucker' was written for the stage by Jessie Pots, and performed in Scotland by the...
City’s cultural groups put big ideas in the spotlight
Liverpool John Moores University will highlight some of the city's exciting cultural organisations in a special event tonight.
Reverse Big Ideas will demonstrate how the university's teaching and research is enhanced by its community partnerships.
Project organisers from the city’s leading...
10 study spots in the city centre for stressed-out students
Exam season has commenced for university students with many facing numerous deadlines from now until mid-May.
University strikes have added to the inevitable stress due to in-person teaching being disrupted. These interruptions have made independent study more important than ever.
This...
Tim Hetherington Fellowship offers unique opportunity for LJMU students
In a unique partnership with Index on Censorship and the Tim Hetherington Trust, Liverpool John Moores University is offering one journalism student the opportunity to join the Index on Censorship editorial team for a year.
The Tim Hetherington Fellowship...
Local author stresses benefit of World Book Day for deprived children
Local children’s author James Walker has recently published a book called The Girl in the Mirror: Horla’s Visit, being sold in MerseyMade, a shop that sells products created in Merseyside.
James expressed his support for World Book Day, which takes...
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...
Samaritans to relaunch suicide prevention campaign at Lime Street station
The Samaritans will be talking suicide prevention outside Liverpool Lime Street Station tomorrow.
Volunteers with the group are relaunching their Small Talk Saves Lives campaign at the hub.
There may also be another visit from the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor...
LJMU announce pause on strike action by lecturers
Industrial strike action has been paused by lecturers at Liverpool John Moores University.
Academic staff members at LJMU have refused to work on a number of days during the past three weeks.
The members of the University and Union (UCU) have...
