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1. 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.

2. LJMU in Bahrain

   LJMU has a special relationship with Bahrain. Find out more about studying at LJMU, what our alumni say, entry requirements for Bahraini students and the range of scholarships you may be eligible to apply for.

3. Honorary fellows 2023

   During our bicentenary year, we honoured ten new fellows at a memorable event at St George’s Hall.

4. Materials development and processing

   MEMARC's members conduct research into materials development, as well as biological systems and sports engineering. Learn more about this research, the researchers who work in this area and the materials development and processing projects members have completed.

5. Jim Forsey interview

   Jim was a Purser at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jim's interview.

6. Alan Dean interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.

7. John Edge

   In his interview John Edge talks about his responsibilities as a Purser, as well as the pay and conditions he experienced when working at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to John's interview.

8. LJMU ATAS guidance

   International students studying particular courses in the UK must acquire an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they can apply for their student visa.

9. Further information and contact details

   Find out information and contact details to receive expert advise around reporting an incident of sexual violence.

10. 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.