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  1. 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.

  2. Accommodation for exchange and study abroad students

    Find out more about accommodation for exchange students at LJMU. LJMU guarantee accommodation for incoming exchange students. All our halls are centrally located and you will be able to select an option suitable to your budget.

  3. Support for final year students 

    As the end of your undergraduate journey approaches, it is important to consider your next steps. Some students may have a job offer in-hand, others may have ideas in mind but have not yet started to apply for jobs.

  4. Timeline – Elder Dempster

    Browse through the dates on the Elder Dempster timeline to learn more about the history of the Elder Dempster Lines shipping company.

  5. Elder Dempster events

    Throughout the year, we hold a number of events relating to Elder Dempster Lines. We'll post details about upcoming events on this page. Read more about the workshops, talks and training we've held in the past.

  6. 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.

  7. Study in the UK

    LJMU has set up an exchange programme with the US. If you're a US student that wants to study at LJMU for a semester find out what you need to know.