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1. Interviews and memoirs – Elder Dempster

   As part of the Homeward Bound project we’ve collected 25 oral testimonies from Elder Dempster Line’s seafaring and office staff. Listen to the interviews.

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. 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.

4. Staff summoned to Jury Service

   Guidance for Staff summoned to Jury Service

5. Creating a new Team

   View Guidance on creating a new Microsoft Teams Team

6. Student Futures team

   Read more about LJMU's Student Futures.

7. Professorship and Readership Conferment information 2025

   Professorship and Readership Conferment information

8. EDIpedia

   Discover EDIpedia at LJMU, an inclusive STEM resource highlighting diverse scholars. Explore profiles, contribute biographies, and enhance your curriculum.

9. Establishing a vacancy and vacancy approval

   A vacancy may arise for a number of reasons, such as staff resignation, retirement or a new post (either temporary or permanent) may be required due to taking on new projects or responsibilities.

10. Returning to the office

    Returning to the office