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  1. 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.

  2. Registry Services for staff

    Registry Services is a front facing support team responsible for delivering professional services to students, university staff and external agencies.

  3. Previous study

    Studied in higher education before? Find out about the funding available to you.

  4. Undergraduate Open Days

    Visit Liverpool John Moores University's vibrant undergraduate open days. Explore courses, meet faculty, and discover your future in one dynamic event.

  5. Research support

    To help researchers excel and reach their full potential we offer a full range of personal, professional and career development opportunities via the Researcher Development Programme.

  6. Mike Ingham

    Mike was a Purser for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Mike talks about the role of a Purser and the challenges he faced. Listen to Mike's interview.

  7. Contact us about Elder Dempster

    Please contact us using the details below if you’d like to find out more about Elder Dempster Lines or the Homeward Bound Project. We welcome enquiries from schools, teachers and community groups.