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  1. Professional Services

    Discover the range of professional services here at LJMU. We provide essential support to students, staff, and the local community.

  2. Barry Groombridge interview – Elder Dempster

    Barry Groombridge joined Elder Dempster Lines aged 16. Barry’s first voyage was from London to the United States, via West Africa. The voyage lasted nine months. Listen to Barry’s interview to hear about the Christmas he spent with nuns in Madeira and what life was like as a purser at Elder Dempster Lines.

  3. 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.

  4. LJMU Wellbeing Week

    Wellbeing Week, which runs every year provides an opportunity for staff and students to try out new approaches to staying healthy and happy; from yoga to music, knitting to meditation. See the programme of activities from Wellbeing Week 2021.

  5. Derek Bailey interview – Elder Dempster

    Derek Bailey joined Elder Dempster Lines in 1957. In his interview, Derek recalls what it was like living on a ship with a wife and children at home. Derek also speaks about Elder Dempster Lines’ latter years.

  6. IT Services

    Driven by committed IT professionals, IT Services team deliver excellent, transformative customer focused IT services, supporting our students and staff in achieving LJMU's strategic goals.

  10. Networks and groups

    Stay connected to like-minded LJMU graduates. Find out about our range of alumni networks and groups and join one today.