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1. 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.

2. Training, workshops and events

   LJMU’s EDI Team are proud to be working in partnership with an array of equality and diversity training specialists and subject matter experts, in order to offer the opportunity to participate in workshops and training.

3. Alan Wigelsworth interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Wigelsworth began working for Elder Dempster Lines aged 15. Alan joined the company as office boy. Listen to Alan's interview.

4. Steve New

   Steve New began working for Elder Dempsters in 1962 as an Indentured Deck Officer Apprentice. In his interview, Steve talks about those early days in the engine room, the dangers of cleaning wheelhouse windows and about why Steve joined the Merchant Navy.

5. Out of hours access

   Out of hours access

6. Care experienced and estranged students – accommodation

   We want all students to feel at home in any accommodation at LJMU and are committed to working with our accommodation partners to ensure our halls are accessible to all.

7. Global Internship Programme – Work abroad

   For summer 2019, LJMU will be sending students on 2 month internships in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Melbourne, Australia. The scheme covers flights, accommodation, insurance, work experience, networking events and might include trips or social activities too!

8. 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.

9. Web Hub

   The Web hub is a web based facility providing 24 hour access to data relating to Programs, Plans, Modules, Students, Surveys, Applications and much more.

10. Customer credit application

    The Accounts Receivable Team manage all University sales invoicing working closely with Academic Registry, the team manage student tuition fees/ payments and commercial activity income.