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1. UK bank accounts

   Find out what you need to open a UK bank account as an EU student at LJMU, and explore the types of accounts available.

2. Practical advice about money

   Check out practical advice about money.

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. Before you go - Summer schools

   Travelling to a summer school abroad is exciting in every sense of the word. If you’ve never been away before and you’re feeling a little apprehensive, not to worry you'll find the information you need before travelling on this page.

5. Academic Registry team

   Learn more about the work our Academic Registry department does within LJMU.

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. Mr Lee Gilmore

   Member of the Board of Governors

8. Student Futures Internships Programme

   In 2023 Student Futures ran a Green Internship Project with three LJMU students. Their assignment was to explore the area of Green Careers and Skills in more depth.

9. Dr Gai Murphy

   Member of the Board of Governors and Audit and Risk Committee

10. Alfred William Thomas interview – Elder Dempster

    Alfred William Thomas was an engineering with Elder Dempster in the early part of the twentieth century, read the account of his experiences with the company.