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1. Alfred William Thomas interview – Elder Dempster

   Alfred William Thomas was an engineering with Elder Dempster in the early part of the twentieth century, read the account of his experiences with the company.

2. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

   Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.

3. Positive Action Training

   Find out more about the positive action training scheme that helps LJMU employ more local people of colour.

4. International Enrolment

   International Enrolment

5. Finding jobs in the green sector

   In 2023, LJMU ran their first Green Skills and Jobs Fair, inviting a range of organisations to meet LJMU students and graduates.

6. Contact - Reimagining Conflict: Pedagogy, Policy and Arts Centre

   For more information about the Reimagining Conflict: Pedagogy, Policy and Arts Centre, please get in touch using the contact details listed on this page.

7. Sharing Practice – The Faculty of Health Immersive Room

   We would like to highlight the Faculty Immersive Room and share some of the practice happening within it.

8. Derek Bailey interview – Elder Dempster

   Derek Bailey joined Elder Dempster Lines in 1957. In his interview, Derek recalls what it was like living on a ship with a wife and children at home. Derek also speaks about Elder Dempster Lines’ latter years.

9. Teaching and Learning Academy

   The Teaching and Learning Academy leads the development of teaching practice and enhances the learning experience of our students.

10. About the Elder Dempster project

    The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.