1823 Podcast

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 o...

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 nam...

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...

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 , discu...

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...

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....

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 a...

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 stud...

“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 toget...

In this episode, we are bringing you the first Roscoe Lecture of the university’s bicentenary year. Astrophysicist Professor Andy Newsam delivered the lecture to a rapt audience of hundreds at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall in March 2023. Andy is the director of the National Schools Observatory and his lecture is ‘A Universe For All’…. Former alumni and now BBC Radio Merseyside presenter and produce...

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. This episode marks the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week - a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Our host Lois chats to Jack, an LJMU student who is now studying for a P...

In this episode, released on International Women's Day, we hear from some inspirational women about their career successes, inspirations and their time at LJMU. Julia Daer from LJMU’s Diversity and Inclusion Team is our host and she is joined by: · LJMU Sports Scholar, Honorary Fellow and Olympic gymnast, Beth Tweddle · LJMU Honorary Fellow,  BAFTA nominated presenter and mental health campai...

This episode of the jmsYOU mini-series is part of our celebration of LGBT+ History Month . Our host Lois chats to Oli, who graduated from LJMU last year, about their experiences as a trans student. They discuss the challenges they faced, the support they received and share advice for other students in a similar position. We also chat to LJMU’s Yvonne Turnbull about the support available to student...

In this third episode in the jmsYOU mini-series of LJMU’s 1823 podcast, we talk about alcohol and sobriety. 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. Our student host Lois is joined by Mel to discuss the challenges they have faced with alcohol, how they are overcoming them and the...

Welcome to the second episode in the jmsYOU mini-series of LJMU’s 1823 podcast. 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. In this episode, our student host Lois chats to JMSU officers Marie and Shaquita about their experiences as estranged students. What are the challenges they hav...

On 11 December 2022, NASA’s historic Artemis 1 mission successfully concluded with splashdown of the Orion spacecraft in the Pacific Ocean. The mission was an uncrewed flight test, with Orion orbiting the moon, paving the way for future crewed missions. Artemis 1 was the first step in a new era of space exploration which aims to establish a long-term presence on the moon and, beyond that, send ast...

Welcome to the jmsYOU mini-series of LJMU’s 1823 podcast.  We aim to focus on YOU as students and we want this to be a space where you can share your personal stories and experiences. Meet Lois, your student host for jmsYOU. She will be uncovering the stories and experiences of other students to discuss wider topics of conversation that may encourage, help and inspire listeners who may be goi...

LJMU has set out its plan to reach carbon net zero by 2035. It’s the overarching target in the university’s newly-published Climate Action Plan, which details its climate and sustainability objectives and measures for the next decade. The plan is divided into five different themes and, in this episode, we hear about each of them. You can read the Climate Action Plan in full and watch some short fi...

Long-distance runner Jonny Mellor joins former athlete and LJMU lecturer Kelly Massey to discuss his preparations for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. From the beginning of his professional running career as one of the first Sport Scholars at LJMU, to being signed with Team New Balance Manchester and qualifying for the Games, Jonny offers a fascinating insight into his preparations as th...

In this episode, a group of LJMU sport science experts preview the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. How does the home advantage really benefit athletes? From familiarity with venues to having no jet lag to contend with and tried and tested nutrition readily available. What are the final stages of preparation for any athlete on the eve of competition? How do you combat the panic? Leading the...

Intrepid engineering students (and soon to be graduates) are hoping to become the first LJMU team to get an electric racing car around the world-famous Formula 1 track at Silverstone. In this episode, we find out more about the Formula Student competition, as well as discussing the challenges around the transition to electric vehicles. Dr Christian Matthews from the School of Engineering is guidin...

What needs to happen now in our fight against the climate crisis? World leaders gathered in Glasgow this month for COP26. Debates were had and agreements were reached but are they enough and how will they translate into real action? LJMU academics Dr Colm Bowe and Dr Stephanie Evers reflect on COP26 and discuss the next steps in the greatest challenge facing the world.

As Disability History Month begins (18 November – 20 December), this episode discusses what disability means in 2021? How does hidden disability fit into this and what are the challenges for the future? Our guests on this episode are: Phil Vickerman , LJMU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Strategic Initiatives) & Professor of Inclusive Education and Learning Keren Coney , LJMU Careers and Employability Co...

In this episode, we discuss the COP26 summit being held in Glasgow. It is bringing nations together to accelerate action against climate change. But what actions do we need to take to save our planet and how serious is the climate crisis we face? Discussing those questions and more besides are Dr Tim Lane (programme leader for BSc Climate Change at LJMU), Dr Celine Germont-Duret (senior lecturer i...