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1. Useful funding information and advice for students

   Learn about additional funding support, council tax, benefits, and money management for LJMU students and whether you are eligible.

2. About the Elder Dempster project

   The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.

3. Find your new home

   Explore the range of student accommodation options available to you, search for your new home now.

4. Student Support Fund

   The LJMU Student Support Fund offers financial help to students facing hardship. Discover how to apply and get the support you need.

5. Students with dependants

   Information about applying for additional support if you have child or adult dependants.

6. 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.

7. Website updates

   Details about significant projects planned for the LJMU website.

8. Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster

   Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.

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. Ian Walker interview

    Ian Walker was a Fourth Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ian Walker's interview.