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1. Students at the Heart

   Students at the Heart highlights thoughts, tips and ideas for how we can care for our students to give them a transformational University experience, building up to the Students at the Heart conference on the 12/13 June 2024.

2. Social media

   Information for new students on how to keep safe and be responsible using social media.

3. Diversity and Inclusion

   Explore LJMU's commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the university and the local community.

4. New finds and related archives – Elder Dempster

   Read more about new finds for the Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

5. 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.

6. Estate Development team

   Learn more about the work our Estate Development department does within LJMU.

7. Find your new home

   Explore the range of student accommodation options available to you, search for your new home now.

8. Performance Indicators and Benchmarking

   Find out more about the range of indicators the University uses to monitor its performance in relation to its strategic aims.

9. 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.

10. Frameworks and Regulations

    Find out more about the University Framework and Regulations