This 1823 Podcast episode, presented on behalf of LJMU’s Diversity and Inclusion Team, continues the conversation on this year’s Black History Month theme of ‘Reclaiming Narratives.’ Hosted by the BBC's Jermaine Foster, it features Kim Johnson MP, Liverpool's first Black MP, Councillor Rahima Farah, the first Muslim councillor in Liverpool, and Dominique Walker, Senior Lecturer at LJMU and Chair of the Anthony Walker Foundation.

The final Roscoe Lecture of LJMU’s Bicentenary year was met with a rousing standing ovation at St George’s Hall. Author, poet and academic Malik Al Nasir delivered his lecture The Truth That Lies Behind Roscoe to a packed audience in November. He shared his research into Liverpool’s history in the slave trade and links to the MP, writer and scholar William Roscoe, after whom these lectures are named.   Roscoe was an abolitionist committed to ending slavery but Malik explored how financiers behind his institutions were themselves slave traders.

As part of Black History Month, this episode looks at Liverpool’s untold history.  Brought together by LJMU’s Diversity and Inclusion team, our guests have a fascinating and challenging conversation about the untold history of the city, our university and wider society. They share their own personal stories and reflect on the experiences of Black communities in Liverpool. The episode is hosted by Professor Joe Yates, LJMU’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Place and Partnerships, and he is joined by: Laurence Westgaph, Liverpool Black History Research Group Lead Facilitator and Historian in Residence at National Museums Liverpool Dr Amina Elmi, Granby Somali Women’s Group Dr Scott Foster, PhD Programme Leader at Liverpool John Moores University

As part of its commitment to climate action, Liverpool John Moores University hosted a workshop looking at 'People, Politics and the Planet in Crisis'. The event brought together experts from across the world to discuss how climate change is shaping politics and the consequences for political systems in theory and practice. In this episode, the organiser of the event, Dr Matt Hill, discusses the aims of the work with Chris Scott and we hear from some of the speakers.

In October 2023, Professor the Lord Alton of Liverpool delivered a special Bicentenary Roscoe Lecture, entitled Roscoe Reflections. The founder of the Roscoe Lecture series, Lord Alton tells a rapt audience at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall how he came to develop the series and some of his highlights.

In this episode we are celebrating International Women in Engineering Day. The occasion promotes the amazing work that women engineers do across the globe and encourages more young women and girls to take up engineering careers. This episode features: Dr Denise Lee, LJMU’s programme leader for Civil Engineering Dr Fiona Borthwick, LJMU’s subject head for the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment Fadoua Zhour, KTP associate, LJMU and Laing O’Rourke Laura Tickle, graduating from LJMU in Construction Management in July 2023 and about to take up a role in the industry with MACE Find out more about LJMU’s Faculty of Engineering and the impact of our research and successes of our graduates.

For the final episode of the jmsYOU mini-series, we hear from the four JMSU officers as they reflect on a successful 12 months in office. Marie, Shaquitta, Clodagh and Gaby join our host Lois to look back at some of their most memorable moments, campaigns and achievements. The officers talk about the importance of supporting students through the cost of living crisis and with their mental health. They also discuss some of the successful campaigns they have delivered over the last 12 months, including decolonising the curriculum, Varsity, changes to the deferral process and, of course, bringing you the jmsYOU mini-series to amplify student voices.

In this episode we bring you LJMU Chancellor Nisha Katona MBE in conversation with the BBC's Sean Curran. This is a recording of the second Roscoe Lecture of LJMU's Bicentenary year, held at Liverpool's St George's Hall. Nisha and Sean are both alumni of LJMU's School of Law. During this fascinating conversation, Nisha reflects on her family life and upbringing, her education at LJMU, embarking on a career in law and setting up Mowgli, her hugely successful chain of restaurants. She also shares her recipe for success.

This episode of the jmsYOU series celebrates International Nurses Day. Our host Lois chats to LJMU nursing students Emma and Lucy about their experiences and why they want to have a career in nursing. Emma and Lucy discuss nursing during COVID, their love of helping patients and how they juggle studying, working on placements and finding time to relax. The jmsYOU mini-series focuses on our students and provides a space to share their personal stories and experiences. Find out more about courses and research at LJMU’s School of Nursing and Allied Health here.

“Take that first step. There’s always another choice no matter how bad things are.” Final year LJMU student Declan shares his advice for anyone facing challenges with their mental health. In this episode, Declan tells our host, Lois, about struggling with his mental health after starting university during the pandemic. He shares his inspiring story of setting up a boxing club to bring people together and how it has helped him – and others – talk about their experiences and get the support they need. This series is brought to you by the JMSU team, exploring a wide range of issues affecting students and providing a space for personal stories and experiences. LJMU’s Student Advice and Wellbeing team is on hand to support any students going through challenges with their health, wellbeing and any other issues affecting them.