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1. Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster

   Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.

2. Graham Austin interview – Elder Dempster

   As a Printer for Elder Dempster Lines, Graham Austin sometimes worked 18-hours a day and was responsible for printing the menus, programme of events and stationery for the ship’s various departments. Listen to Graham's interview.

3. Brian McManus interview – Elder Dempster

   Brian McManus joined Elder Dempster Lines as a second officer and made his way up the ranks to master. Find out more about Brian's experiences onboard the ships by listening to his interview.

4. Barry Fowler interview – Elder Dempster

   Barry Fowler joined King Edward the Seventh Nautical College, London in May 1952. Barry spent four years as an apprentice and eventually rose to the position of captain at Elder Dempster Lines.

5. 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.

6. Useful links - PLSU Science

   Read through our list of useful websites that can help support you with your placement journey.

7. Improving Student Mental Health through Partnerships Project

   LJMU is committed to improving student mental health and is leading on a project to improve student mental health provision, working in partnership with key organisations in the city.

8. 'Living with...' Workshops

   Find out more about 'improving Student Mental Health through Partnerships Project’.

9. Bibliotherapy groups

   ​Find out more about reading and writing for wellbeing groups running throughout the 2023-2024 academic year.

10. Settling in, staying connected

    Whether you are a new or returning students we want you to make the most of your student experience, support your wellbeing and help you settle into your student home here while you study with us. Find out what support there is available in relation to your student accommodation and student home.