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1. John Martin

   John Martin was a catering officer with Elder Dempster Lines. Read his account of his experiences with the shipping company.

2. Lawrence Aye Maung

   Lawrence Aye Maung was Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Lawrence Aye Maung's interview.

3. Meet the Business Support team

   Meet the Business Support team.

4. Directed Study Week

   Find out more about Directed Study Week, five days of workshops and webinars that will help you make the most of everything on offer at the University!

5. Bambis Breastfeeding Friendly Charter

   LJMU was awarded the Liverpool Bambis Breastfeeding Friendly Mayoral Award in June 2022. The award recognises commitment to supporting staff, students and visitors who are breastfeeding their children to feel welcome to do so across campus buildings.

6. Motivate LJMU - staff wellbeing hub

   Find out more about Motivate LJMU, a project from the School of Sport and Exercise Science that could help you get active and become healthier from home, thanks to their suite of online resources.

7. Funding for students on healthcare courses

   Find out what you need to know about your undergraduate fees, funding and helpful advice for managing your finances.

8. Peter Woods

   Peter Woods was a Cadet Officer at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Peter's interview.

9. John Goble

   John Goble was the Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. John joined Elder Dempsters in 1963 as Third Mate. In his interview, John discusses the challenges of working at sea, his first impressions on West Africa and how the impact containerisation had on the industry.

10. Steve New

    Steve New began working for Elder Dempsters in 1962 as an Indentured Deck Officer Apprentice. In his interview, Steve talks about those early days in the engine room, the dangers of cleaning wheelhouse windows and about why Steve joined the Merchant Navy.