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  1. Steve New

    Steve New began working for Elder Dempsters in 1962 as an Indentured Deck Officer Apprentice. In his interview, Steve talks about those early days in the engine room, the dangers of cleaning wheelhouse windows and about why Steve joined the Merchant Navy.

  2. Mike Ingham

    Mike was a Purser for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Mike talks about the role of a Purser and the challenges he faced. Listen to Mike's interview.

  3. Strength and Conditioning

    At LJMU, we pride ourselves on delivering one of the best University Strength and Conditioning services in the country. Our team of accredited S&C coaches support all student athletes to develop them physically using state of the art facilities and technology.

  4. Ethnically Diverse Staff Network

    The LJMU Ethnically Diverse Staff Network is open to staff whom identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, in the first instance.

  5. Sports and Societies

    Discover LJMU's sports, clubs and societies available within the Liverpool Students' Union. Students are encouraged to join or form their own group.

  6. IT Services team

    Peter Ashton is the Chief Information Officer of LJMU's IT Services Department.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.