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1. Research support

   To help researchers excel and reach their full potential we offer a full range of personal, professional and career development opportunities via the Researcher Development Programme.

2. Website disclaimer

   Every effort is made to ensure that information contained on this website is accurate and up-to-date, however, this information is subject to change without notice and the University can accept no liability for the accuracy of all the information presented at any given time.

3. Recognition of Prior Learning

   If you can demonstrate that you have already achieved learning equivalent to a module or modules, or a level of study, in your programme at LJMU then you may be eligible to be awarded credit for this learning or to have credit transferred from another UK institution.

4. Further reading – Qualitative Analysis in Action

   As a part of the Qualitative Analysis in Action project, we provide some further reading suggestions so you can learn more about Nepal.

5. Qualitative research – Qualitative Analysis in Action

   As a part of the Qualitative Analysis in Action project, you can explore qualitative research based on interviews with Nepali women.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. John Martin

   John Martin was a catering officer with Elder Dempster Lines. Read his account of his experiences with the shipping company.

9. 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.

10. 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.