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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. Bereavement

    Loss is something most people experience at some point in their lives, the effects of grief and loss can be overwhelming and affect all areas of our lives. Find out more about how to manage bereavement.

  3. Practice Learning Support Unit

    The Practice Learning Support Unit (PLSU) are responsible for allocating practice placements to the School of Nursing and Allied Health students. If you are a student or a practice partner, this section provides a wealth of information to help you during the placement process.

  5. 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.

  6. Care-experienced students

    Discover the dedicated support for care leavers at LJMU. Learn about the help available and start your higher education journey with confidence.

  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.