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  1. Ian Walker interview

    Ian Walker was a Fourth Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ian Walker's interview.

  2. Become a student advocate

    Find out more about becoming a student advocate. All our Advocates are current LJMU students who support the activities the Outreach Team deliver in schools and colleges, including delivering student life talks about their personal experiences of living in Liverpool and studying at LJMU.

  3. Dr Gai Murphy

    Member of the Board of Governors and Audit and Risk Committee

  4. EDIpedia

    Discover EDIpedia at LJMU, an inclusive STEM resource highlighting diverse scholars. Explore profiles, contribute biographies, and enhance your curriculum.

  5. 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.

  6. Alumni

    Stay connected to LJMU. Find out how to register as an alumnus and how it can benefit your career.

  7. 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.