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  1. 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.

  2. Student privacy notice

    Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) needs to obtain and process a range of information about its students in order to exercise its responsibilities and fulfils its education, training and support obligations to you and to carry out other essential university activities.

  3. Mindfulness

    Discover mindfulness at LJMU: learn to focus on the present moment, reduce stress, and enhance well-being through practices like meditation and breathing.

  4. Getting it right: Pronouns

    Making sure you refer to someone by the correct pronouns (during face-to-face interactions or in written format such as emails), can make a world of difference and demonstrates your dedication to equality, diversity and inclusion.

  5. Low mood and depression

    It is normal for our mood to fluctuate and for us to experience low mood from time to time. Low mood can include feeling sad, anxious, worried, tired, or even angry. Find out what resources are available if you are suffering from low mood or depression.

  6. 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.