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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. 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. Contact us about Elder Dempster

    Please contact us using the details below if you’d like to find out more about Elder Dempster Lines or the Homeward Bound Project. We welcome enquiries from schools, teachers and community groups.

  5. Support for final year students 

    As the end of your undergraduate journey approaches, it is important to consider your next steps. Some students may have a job offer in-hand, others may have ideas in mind but have not yet started to apply for jobs.

  6. Go abroad

    Enhance your learning by studying, working or volunteering abroad with the go abroad programmes at Liverpool John Moores University. Find out more about study and work abroad, the Go Global Fund as well the opportunities available at LJMU for international exchange students.

  7. Where you can study – Study abroad

    With over 100 partners across Europe, the USA and Asia, there are plenty of opportunities to find the right location for you to study abroad.

  8. New Year News

    This week we have a number of institutional TEL updates (some of which are biggies) that we would like to pass on.

  9. Timeline – Elder Dempster

    Browse through the dates on the Elder Dempster timeline to learn more about the history of the Elder Dempster Lines shipping company.

  10. Study abroad – Go abroad

    With over 100 partners across Europe and beyond, there are plenty of opportunities to find the right location for LJMU students to study abroad. Studying in another country can develop your self-confidence, adaptability and cultural awareness, giving you the edge when it comes to employability.