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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Free IT software and services

   As a student at Liverpool John Moores University you are entitled to lots of free IT related stuff, see what's available to you.

4. Scholarships for international students

   Explore a range of scholarships at LJMU designed to support international students in achieving their academic goals.

5. Armed Forces Steering Group

   Find out more information about LJMU's cross university Armed forces Steering Group and their commitment to supporting students, staff and its wider communities who have a connection to the Armed Forces.

6. Alfred William Thomas interview – Elder Dempster

   Alfred William Thomas was an engineering with Elder Dempster in the early part of the twentieth century, read the account of his experiences with the company.

7. Undergraduate

   If you’re considering life as an undergraduate student, in this section you can search for degree courses, register for an open day, learn more about fees and funding (including grants, loans and financial support) and order a prospectus.

8. Communications and publications – Liverpool Early Number Skills Project

   View the communications and publications from the Liverpool Early Number Skills Project.

9. Elder Dempster Lines

   Elder Dempster Lines was one of the UK’s largest shipping companies. As part of the Homeward Bound project, we’ve spoken to a number of Elder Dempster’s former employees and passengers, recording their ‘real’ stories and experiences. You can listen to their Elder Dempster stories here.

10. Access and edit your work anywhere and collaborate online with Office 365

    Last month staff were given access to Office 365. This resource includes web based versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.