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  2. MyLJMU

    The My LJMU app gives you quick and easy access to vital LJMU services including My Timetable, See My Tutor, My Services, My Results, Free PC and a range of others.

  3. Brian McManus interview – Elder Dempster

    Brian McManus joined Elder Dempster Lines as a second officer and made his way up the ranks to master. Find out more about Brian's experiences onboard the ships by listening to his interview.

  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. Before you arrive

    Prepare for your journey to LJMU with our Before You Arrive guide, offering essential information and tips for new students joining us.

  6. 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.

  7. Graham Austin interview – Elder Dempster

    As a Printer for Elder Dempster Lines, Graham Austin sometimes worked 18-hours a day and was responsible for printing the menus, programme of events and stationery for the ship’s various departments. Listen to Graham's interview.

  10. Ian Walker interview

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