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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. Staff Disability Network

   The LJMU Staff Disability Network is open to staff whom identify as having a disability (physical, hidden, mental and long-term health conditions), in the first instance.

3. Ethnically Diverse Staff Network

   The LJMU Ethnically Diverse Staff Network is open to staff whom identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, in the first instance.

4. LJMU Together LGBTIQ+ Staff Network

   LJMU Together (LGBTIQ+) Staff Network supports the strategic aim of being a University where each person is respected equally and where diversity is embraced.

5. LJMU Library

   Library spaces, resources and expertise dedicated to the needs of LJMU students, researchers, staff and external visitors.

6. Teaching and Learning Academy

   The Teaching and Learning Academy leads the development of teaching practice and enhances the learning experience of our students.

7. Science Placement Learning Support Unit

   The Faculty of Science Placement Learning Support Unit can provide you with an excellent opportunity to enhance your employability skills and gain an insight into an industry or sector you are interested in.

8. Elder Dempster Lines

   Elder Dempster Lines was one of the UK’s largest shipping companies. As part of the Homeward Bound project, we’ve spoken to a number of Elder Dempster’s former employees and passengers, recording their ‘real’ stories and experiences. You can listen to their Elder Dempster stories here.

9. Staff vacancies

   Staff vacancies at LJMU

10. Interviews and memoirs – Elder Dempster

    As part of the Homeward Bound project we’ve collected 25 oral testimonies from Elder Dempster Line’s seafaring and office staff. Listen to the interviews.