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  1. Start-up Hub

    The Start-up Hub helps students and graduates start a business. We offer funding, business advice and training. We also have networking events and workshops.

  2. Alumni

    Stay connected to LJMU. Find out how to register as an alumnus and how it can benefit your career.

  3. Positive Action Training

    Find out more about the positive action training scheme that helps LJMU employ more local people of colour.

  5. Student Policy and Regulations

    The Student Handbook explains the rules, policies and regulations and highlights where your specific rights and responsibilities lie. You'll also find links to supplementary information and guidance from different departments across the University.

  6. 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.

  7. Nepal and gender

    As a part of the LJMU Qualitative Analysis in Action project, you can find out about the gender issues within Nepal.

  8. 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. 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.