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1. Centre for Port and Maritime History news

   All of the latest news from the Centre for Port and Maritime History.

2. Further information and contact details

   Find out information and contact details to receive expert advise around reporting an incident of sexual violence.

3. Honorary fellows 2024

   Find out more about the Honorary Fellows awarded in 2024.

4. 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.

5. Professional Development

   At the School of Education, we offer professional development courses and programmes for a wide range of educators.

6. Mastering Shipbuilding Management speakers

   Read more about the speakers for Mastering Shipbuilding Management.

7. Educational Consultancy

   We offer educational consultancy through the subject area of Professional Learning and Enterprise, led by Dr Fran Tracy, and supported by Dr Matt McLain.

8. Book in a 1:1 appointment

   Come and see us to explore what support we can offer you and to answer any of your work-based learning questions.

9. Teaching resources – Maritime SuperSkills

   Information and resources to support teaching and careers guidance. We work with a number of maritime agencies to ensure we offer the best expert advice and content to enhance your lessons.

10. Self-employment

    Self-employment can offer flexibility for disabled or neurodivergent students and graduates who prefer alternatives to traditional work environments.