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  1. John Edge

    In his interview John Edge talks about his responsibilities as a Purser, as well as the pay and conditions he experienced when working at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to John's interview.

  2. Obi Okeke

    Obi Okeke was Third Mate for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Obi talks about why he joined Elder Demspter Lines, about his time at the University of Southampton and what it was like on board in bad weather conditions.

  3. 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.

  4. Contact Us

    Access LJMU's Counselling and Mental Health services for support, crisis help, and resources. Visit us at the Student Life Building or contact our teams directly.

  5. Pre departure advice - Go abroad

    Not all of our students are experienced travellers and the Study Abroad Team are keen to support as best we can. We host a number of compulsory information sessions that students are required to attend before embarking on their experience of lifetime. See the dates, times and locations of all of our information sessions.

  6. Freedom of Information

    Policies related to freedom of information: Appeals and complaints, Frequently asked questions for the public, LJMU Freedom of Information Act Policy and Procedure, LJMU Publication Scheme.