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  1. Barry Groombridge interview – Elder Dempster

    Barry Groombridge joined Elder Dempster Lines aged 16. Barry’s first voyage was from London to the United States, via West Africa. The voyage lasted nine months. Listen to Barry’s interview to hear about the Christmas he spent with nuns in Madeira and what life was like as a purser at Elder Dempster Lines.

  2. External wellbeing support

    Discover external wellbeing resources beyond LJMU, including general and specialist support. Contact our Student Wellbeing Team for help and guidance.

  3. Derek Bailey interview – Elder Dempster

    Derek Bailey joined Elder Dempster Lines in 1957. In his interview, Derek recalls what it was like living on a ship with a wife and children at home. Derek also speaks about Elder Dempster Lines’ latter years.

  4. Research support

    To help researchers excel and reach their full potential we offer a full range of personal, professional and career development opportunities via the Researcher Development Programme.

  5. Exam self-care tips

    It doesn't matter how long you study for, if you don't look after yourself then your exam performance may be affected.

  6. LJMU does positive action

    Positive Action are programmes and initiatives which LJMU and other organisations can take to address the under representation of communities in the workplace.