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  1. 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.

  2. Appraisals

    The University has a personal review and personal development (Appraisal) scheme to provide clarity for staff at least once a year. Find out more about appraisals.

  3. Ken Birch

    Ken Birch was a Managing Director for Elder Dempster Lines. Ken had a family history of seafaring and had experience of the sea as a child after he and his family relocated to Southport because of the bombings in WWII. LIsten to Ken's interview.

  4. 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.

  5. Programme

    At the Students at the Heart conference 2023, there will be a range of presentations, workshops, demos and stalls themed around the new LJMU Values of Community, Inclusivity, Community and Student Focused.

  6. Teaching and Learning Academy projects

    The Teaching and Learning Academy undertake a variety of projects, including the Teaching and Learning Conference, surveys, the Teaching and Learning awards, Curriculum Enhancement Internships, as well as the Learning Gain project.

  7. Students at the Heart conference 2023

    At the Students at the Heart conference 2023, there will be a range of presentations, workshops, demos and stalls themed around the new LJMU Values of Community, Inclusivity, Community and Student Focused.

  8. The history of Elder Dempster Lines

    Read more about the history of Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

  9. Receptions

    Estate Management provide a customer focused reception service as first line of contact and communication for staff, students, visitors and contractors. See our reception opening times.