NORTHERN IRELAND APPLICANT DAY 2024
At Liverpool John Moores University, we are proud to be the #1 GB university destination for students from Northern Ireland.
We appreciate moving from home away to study is a big adventure. It’s an opportunity to gain experience, independence, and a new perspective –but don’t take our word for it!
Throughout today’s event you will meet lots of our students from Northern Ireland who have made LJMU their home so make the most of this opportunity to ask them lots of questions and pick up a few tips.
Turn over the page to discover more about this applicant day, designed exclusively for you, your family and friends.
The experiences and opportunities that you gain studying away from home are incredible, and I am grateful to LJMU every single day.
Lucy from Belfast
9:30am10:00am
9:30am12:30pm
Registration and Refreshments: pick up your event programme and freebies before visiting the Applicant Marketplace to find out more about our fantastic university from staff and students.
A warm welcome from staff and students from across the university.
Lagan Foyer
Our staff and students are on hand in the Applicant Marketplace offering one to-one expert advice and guidance on all aspects of university life.
Admissions and Applications: Ask our admissions colleagues about your application status or interview.
Disability and Dyslexia Support: Speak to our professional advisors to discuss your individual needs and applying for the Disabled Student Allowance.
Go Abroad: Chat to Frances, one of our students who studied abroad in Saarbrücken, Germany. The experience also offered Frances the opportunity to learn German and travel to Trier, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Paris, and Strasbourg.
Inclusion Support: Find out more about the dedicated support for students who are care experienced, estranged, Young Adult Carers, and members of the Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters (GTRSB) community.
John Moores Student Union (JMSU): Meet our Students' Union representatives to find out more about our facilities, sports teams and societies. JMSU is here to represent you, support you and make sure you have an incredible time at university
Meet our NI students at the Information stand and around the event: Ask any questions about life at LJMU, and tips on moving away from home to study.
Student Accommodation: We guarantee a city-centre bedroom to all new students in one of our partner halls. Find out more by talking to our expert student accommodation advisors.
Student Funding, Scholarships and Bursaries: We are here to support you and your family in terms of one-to-one student funding advice and guidance based around your personal circumstances.
Student Futures: Receive expert advice from Jennie Tannett in our Careers and Employability team who will provide information around the outstanding careers support available to all students whilst at LJMU, and beyond graduation.
Student Wellbeing and Mental Health: Learn more about the practical help and support available to you, whenever you need it.
Cara Citraro and Joy Clarke, Admissions Officers
Lagan Foyer
Christine Burns and Sarah Jeory, Disability Advisors Tower Room
Frances Machattie, Study Abroad participant and Graphic Design and Illustration student.
Phil Bakstad, Inclusion Lead
Clodagh McErlean, JMSU VP and Biomedical Science graduate Jacob Wren, Football Club Captain and Sport Coaching student
A selection of NI students studying programmes from across the university.
Ed Naylor, Accommodation Manager, Maya Deshpande and Collette O'Neill, Accommodation Support Leads
James Forshaw, Money Advice Team Leader
Lisa Berry, Mary Gilchrist, Vivien Hart, Student Money Advisors
Jennie Tannett, Careers and Employability Trainer
Adam O'Neill, Student Wellbeing Advisor
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
Ewart Room
Tower Room
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
10am - 10:45am WELCOME PRESENTATIONS
10:00am10:25am
10:25am10:45am
Welcome to LJMU presentation: Find out more about our university, courses, student accommodation, and amazing facilities all located in the heart of Liverpool city-centre.
Student Life at LJMU: Hear from some of our current students from Northern Ireland, as they talk you through their LJMU experience and moving away from home to study.
10:45amfinish ACADEMIC SESSIONS
Peter Dolan, Outreach Manager Maya Deshpande, Accommodation Support Lead
Clodagh McErlean, VP John Moores Student Union (JMSU) and Biomedical Science graduate. Joel Irvine, Sport Coaching graduate
Lagan Room
Lagan Room
Following Welcome Presentations you will meet academic staff and students ready to discuss your chosen course(s) of study, located in the below conference rooms.
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment
School of Engineering
Faculty of Science
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Liverpool Business School
Liverpool School of Art and Design
Liverpool Screen School
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
School of Education
School of Humanities and Social Science
School of Justice Studies
School of Law
School of Nursing, and Health and Social Care
School of Psychology
12 noon - 12:30pm
Dr. Aine MacDermott, Senior Lecturer Dr. Denise Lee, Programme Leader Dr. Steffen Heinig, Principal Lecturer Ronan McMahon, Senior Lecturer
Dr. Alice McCloskey, Senior Lecturer Dr. Helen Burrell, Senior Lecturer Prof. Zoe Knowles, Senior Lecturer Vicci Boyd, Programme Leader Dr. Monica McCard, Senior Lecturer
Lagan Room
Lisburn Room
Dr. Katie Hyslop, Principal Lecturer Glenbank Room
Dr. Lee Wright, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Wez Nolan, Programme Leader Lagan Room
Sarah McNamara, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Ronald Harris, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Sarah Hindhaugh, Senior Lecturer Dr. Nicky Hirst, Programme Leader Angela Garden, Programme Leader
Boardroom
Dr. Paddy Hoey, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Dr. Emma Murray, Senior Lecturer
Dr. Michelle Dwerryhouse, Senior Lecturer
Broadway Room
Amber Pugh, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Miriam Clowes, Programme Leader Phil Rathe, Senior Lecturer Donal Deehan, Senior Lecturer Amanda Harper, Pastoral Support Tutor
Brookfield Room
Dr. David McIIroy, Programme Leader Rosebank Room
2:00pm2:30pm
2:00pm -
Registration and Refreshments: pick up your event programme and freebies before visiting the Applicant Marketplace to find out more about our fantastic university from staff and students.
A warm welcome from staff and students from across the university.
Our staff and students are on hand in the Applicant Marketplace offering one to-one expert advice and guidance on all aspects of university life.
Admissions and Applications: Ask our admissions colleagues about your application status or interview.
Disability and Dyslexia Support: Speak to our professional advisors to discuss your individual needs and applying for the Disabled Student Allowance.
Go Abroad: Chat to Frances, one of our students who studied abroad in Saarbrücken, Germany. The experience also offered Frances the opportunity to learn German and travel to Trier, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Paris, and Strasbourg.
Inclusion Support: Find out more about the dedicated support for students who are care experienced, estranged, Young Adult Carers, and members of the Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters (GTRSB) community.
John Moores Student Union (JMSU): Meet our Students' Union representatives to find out more about our facilities, sports teams and societies. JMSU is here to represent you, support you and make sure you have an incredible time at university
Meet our NI students at the Information stand and around the event: Ask any questions about life at LJMU, and tips on moving away from home to study.
Student Accommodation: We guarantee a city-centre bedroom to all new students in one of our partner halls. Find out more by talking to our expert student accommodation advisors.
Student Funding, Scholarships and Bursaries: We are here to support you and your family in terms of one-to-one student funding advice and guidance based around your personal circumstances.
Student Futures: Receive expert advice from Jennie Tannett in our Careers and Employability team who will provide information around the outstanding careers support available to all students whilst at LJMU, and beyond graduation.
Student Wellbeing and Mental Health: Learn more about the practical help and support available to you, whenever you need it.
Cara Citraro and Joy Clarke, Admissions Officers
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
Christine Burns and Sarah Jeory, Disability Advisors Tower Room
Frances Machattie, Study Abroad participant and Graphic Design and Illustration student.
Phil Bakstad, Inclusion Lead
Clodagh McErlean, JMSU VP and Biomedical Science graduate Jacob Wren, Football Club Captain and Sport Coaching student
A selection of NI students studying programmes from across the university.
Ed Naylor, Accommodation Manager, Maya Deshpande and Collette O'Neill, Accommodation Support Leads
James Forshaw, Money Advice Team Leader Lisa Berry, Mary Gilchrist, Vivien Hart, Student Money Advisors
Jennie Tannett, Careers and Employability Trainer
Adam O'Neill, Student Wellbeing Advisor
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
Ewart Room
Tower Room
Lagan Foyer
Lagan Foyer
2:30pm - 3:15pm WELCOME PRESENTATIONS
2:30pm2:55pm
2:55pm3:15pm
Welcome to LJMU presentation: Find out more about our university, courses, student accommodation, and amazing facilities all located in the heart of Liverpool city-centre.
Student Life at LJMU: Hear from some of our current students from Northern Ireland, as they talk you through their LJMU experience and moving away from home to study.
3:15pm - finish ACADEMIC SESSIONS
Peter Dolan, Outreach Manager Maya Deshpande, Accommodation Support Lead
Clodagh McErlean, VP John Moores Student Union (JMSU) and Biomedical Science graduate. Joel Irvine, Sport Coaching graduate
Lagan Room
Lagan Room
following Welcome Presentations you will meet academic staff and students ready to discuss your chosen course(s) of study, located in the below conference rooms.
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment
School of Engineering
Faculty of Science
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Liverpool Business School
Liverpool School of Art and Design
Dr. Aine MacDermott, Senior Lecturer Dr. Denise Lee, Programme Leader Dr. Steffen Heinig, Principal Lecturer Ronan McMahon, Senior Lecturer
Dr. Alice McCloskey, Senior Lecturer Dr. Helen Burrell, Senior Lecturer Prof. Zoe Knowles, Senior Lecturer Vicci Boyd, Programme Leader Dr. Monica McCard, Senior Lecturer
Lagan Room
Lisburn Room
Dr. Katie Hyslop, Principal Lecturer Glenbank Room
Dr. Lee Wright, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Liverpool Screen School Wez Nolan, Programme Leader Lagan Room
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
School of Education
School of Humanities and Social Science
School of Justice Studies
School of Law
School of Nursing, and Health and Social Care
School of Psychology
4:30pm - 5:00pm A
Sarah McNamara, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Ronald Harris, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Sarah Hindhaugh, Senior Lecturer Dr. Nicky Hirst, Programme Leader Angela Garden, Programme Leader
Boardroom
Dr. Paddy Hoey, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Dr. Emma Murray, Senior Lecturer Dr. Michelle Dwerryhouse, Senior Lecturer
Broadway Room
Amber Pugh, Senior Lecturer Lagan Room
Miriam Clowes, Programme Leader Phil Rathe, Senior Lecturer Donal Deehan, Senior Lecturer Amanda Harper, Pastoral Support Tutor
Brookfield Room
Dr. David McIIroy, Programme Leader Rosebank Room
I have always loved motorsport and LJMU has given me a fantastic opportunity to apply my learning to a live project through the Formula Student Team. This has been a fantastic opportunity where I have been able to apply what is taught in lectures to a year-long live project. I have made lifelong friends and strongly encourage all students to get involved.
Matt from Portadown MEng Mechanical Engineering
Home to the Faculty of Engineering and Technology; Faculty of Science; Faculty of Health; Public Health Institute.
The City Campus, situated in the heart of Liverpool, is close to some of the city’s most impressive attractions, such as the Walker Art Gallery, Central Library, World Museum and St George’s Hall. Teaching buildings include the James Parsons Building, Henry Cotton Building, Tom Reilly Building and Avril Robarts Library.
The recent extension to our Tithebarn Building – home to the Faculty of Health – has provided additional, stateof-the-art, specialist practice simulation suites to help prepare our students for their future careers.
I love the layout of the campus and how the healthcare buildings are close together.
Chris BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Home to the School of Law; Liverpool Business School; Liverpool School of Art and Design; Liverpool Screen School; School of Humanities and Social Science; School of Justice Studies; School of Education.
Mount Pleasant Campus is close to the theatres, independent cafés and bars of the Georgian Quarter. This campus captures the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of Liverpool. Buildings include the RIBA awardwinning John Lennon Art and Design Building, John Foster Building, Redmonds Building and J H Makin Drama Studio, along with Aldham Robarts Library.
I love my studio space in the John Lennon building; we have a community up there. I see it as my second home.
Elisa BA (Hons) Fine ArtConnecting City and Mount Pleasant campuses,
A landmark three and a half acre development, Copperas Hill is ready for you to experience
A five-storey building housing a range of student-facing services, including advice and wellbeing, careers advice, international exchanges, chaplaincy, an area for individual and group study, the Students’ Union (JMSU) and general teaching spaces.
A two-storey building with outstanding facilities such as an eight-court sports hall, two multi-purpose halls and a state-of-the-art gym.
Not only is LJMU the most popular university in Great Britain for students from Northern Ireland, it is also located in the heart of Liverpool city-centre.
Liverpool is safe, friendly and affordable, making it one of the best places to study in Europe. Home to the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, two of the countries most famous football teams and named by StudentCrowd 2023 as the #1 Best UK Student City, Liverpool really is the place to be.
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Liverpool certainly has it all when it comes to food and drink. From specialist shops selling halal and kosher foods to the oldest Chinatown in Europe, you could munch your way through a whole world of cuisine and never have to eat the same dish twice! Home to cool cafés, world food supermarkets and excellent eateries to suit every taste and budget –you’re spoilt for choice. You can also take your pick of our many pubs, nightclubs, alcohol-free bars and coffee shops, where you can
As the birthplace of The Beatles, it comes as no surprise that a great music scene exists in this city. There’s music to be heard all around Liverpool. Discover the city’s up-and-coming bands or find your favourite acts at Liverpool’s O2 Academy, Liverpool Guild of Students or M&S Bank Arena Liverpool. There’s always something to suit every taste, whether your playlists are full of hiphop, electronic, jazz or rock’n’roll.
Our passion for football runs deep; with three professional football teams in Merseyside – Liverpool FC, Everton FC and Tranmere Rovers. However, world-class sport in the region goes far beyond football. Merseyside is the golfing capital of England – boasting more than 40 courses, seven of which are leading championship venues, while the City of Liverpool Gymnastics Club produces elite, international level athletes. We’re also home to the Grand National, and the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament. In 2022, Liverpool hosted the Gymnastics British Championships.
We are all shopping on a budget, but no matter if yours is large or small, you’ll find what you are looking for in Liverpool. From the high street stores and designer outlets in Liverpool One and Met Quarter, to the independent boutiques on Bold Street or markets in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool is the place to go shopping. Cool and quirky vintage stores are the hidden gems of the city’s student areas.
No matter what you’re into, there’s plenty going on when it comes to Liverpool’s buzzing festival scene. Annual festivals include Sound City, Africa Oyé, Homotopia, Brazilica, Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) and Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae – to name just a few!
We are a multiracial, multicultural city supporting a diverse range of religions and communities. The two cathedrals – Anglican and Roman Catholic – may dominate the skyline but Greek orthodox, Unitarian and numerous European churches can be found across Liverpool.
The mosque at 8 Brougham Terrace was the first to be established in England and the Al Rahma mosque near the city centre holds up to 1,000 people. Liverpool also has a thriving Jewish community and the Princes Road Synagogue is one of the finest buildings in the city. Nigerian, Somalian and Sikh communities are well established, alongside a Hindu temple on Edge Lane and active Buddhist centre in Aigburth.
We have amazing events every year that celebrate our diverse communities and our creative souls. The Liverpool Irish Festival, Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, DaDaFest, Brouhaha and Liverpool Pride to name a few. Light Night Liverpool is an awesome city takeover offering breathtaking light shows, art installations and street performances, with latenight opening of our museums and galleries. World-renowned classic and contemporary art collections find their homes at the Walker Art Gallery, Tate Liverpool, Open Eye Gallery, FACT, Bluecoat and the Liverpool Biennial.
Parks and waterfront walks in Liverpool are firm favourites. Sefton Park, Festival Gardens, Otterspool Promenade, Princes Park, Calderstones Park and Greenbank offer perfect outdoor space all within easy reach of the city centre. Head further north to explore the beaches at Crosby, Formby and Southport.
I’ll never forget arriving in Liverpool for the first time, I love how LJMU is in the heart of the city.
Kate from Strabane BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
LIVERPOOL HAS BEEN VOTED THE NO.1 STUDENT CITY IN THE UK. (Student Crowd, 2023)
Liverpool was ranked 7th BEST CITY IN THE WORLD (Time Out, 2024)
Liverpool Biennial is the largest free contemporary visual arts event in the UK, and one of the world’s best attended art festivals.
Liverpool has had 14 consecutive Purple Flag accreditations, meaning it is a safe, diverse and entertaining place to enjoy a night out – with over 300 bars, clubs and restaurants to choose from.
THE CITY HAS MORE GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS THAN ANY OTHER UK CITY OUTSIDE OF LONDON.
The City was chosen as the Host City for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, 2023.
LIVERPOOL WAS NAMED ONE OF THE FRIENDLIEST CITIES IN ENGLAND. (Rough Guides, 2021)
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