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1. The history of Elder Dempster Lines

   Read more about the history of Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

2. Timeline – Elder Dempster

   Browse through the dates on the Elder Dempster timeline to learn more about the history of the Elder Dempster Lines shipping company.

3. Building a network

   If you are interested in building a career in the green sector, then we recommend talking to people already working in this field.

4. Policies and regulation for students

   LJMU students can view all the student regulations and policies including the Student Charter and the Student Handbook.

5. About the Elder Dempster project

   The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.

6. Jim Forsey interview

   Jim was a Purser at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jim's interview.

7. LJMU Funded internships and work-based learning

   Find out how you could secure an LJMU-funded internship with a local organisation, working on a suitable graduate-level project. Internships are available to Level 5 and 6 LJMU students and graduates from the most recent graduating class.

8. Events – Being Lean and Seen

   Find out about past and upcoming events within Being Lean and Seen.

9. Online Guides and Resources

   Download our range of careers guides and resources, including Career Planning Guides and Career Insights. Career Mini Guides cover topics such as CVs and covering letters, application forms, interviews, LinkedIn, part-time jobs, volunteering, postgraduate study, graduate schemes and more.

10. Diversity and Inclusion

    Explore LJMU's commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the university and the local community.