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1. Vincent Scriven

   Vincent Scriven was a pantryman with Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to his interview.

2. Time and talent

   Want to give something back? As an LJMU alumnus you can help prepare the next generation of graduates for work in your industry. Find out how to get involved.

3. 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!

4. Estate Development team

   Learn more about the work our Estate Development department does within LJMU.

5. Ken Birch

   Ken Birch was a Managing Director for Elder Dempster Lines. Ken had a family history of seafaring and had experience of the sea as a child after he and his family relocated to Southport because of the bombings in WWII. LIsten to Ken's interview.

6. Barry Fowler interview – Elder Dempster

   Barry Fowler joined King Edward the Seventh Nautical College, London in May 1952. Barry spent four years as an apprentice and eventually rose to the position of captain at Elder Dempster Lines.

7. Peter Woods

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

8. Loneliness, missing home

   Find out what resources are available if you are feeling lonely or missing home.

9. What to do in a crisis

   Find out what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis.

10. Targeted opportunities for disabled individuals

    Many large employers are becoming more proactive to recruit candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions. Some run their own schemes targeting disabled applicants, while others work with specialist organisations that manage the recruitment process on their behalf.