John Goble was the Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. John joined Elder Dempsters in 1963 as Third Mate. In his interview, John discusses the challenges of working at sea, his first impressions on West Africa and how the impact containerisation had on the industry.
Many of our graduates go on to achieve great things. There's a wide range of notable alumni from entrepreneurs and business leaders to sporting heroes and award-winning figures from the arts and entertainment industry. Find out about a few of them.
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At LJMU, find diverse support services for your needs, including crisis help, wellbeing advisors, and workshops. Contact us or explore our online resources.
Not all of our students are experienced travellers and the Study Abroad Team are keen to support as best we can. We host a number of compulsory information sessions that students are required to attend before embarking on their experience of lifetime. See the dates, times and locations of all of our information sessions.
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Find out more about the LJMU Sport Building. Find out how to join the gym, see the fitness classes available, how you can hire our facilities and more about the sport participation programme.
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Self-care is vital to managing your mental health and wellbeing. It is important to find strategies that work for you. Take a look at these hints and tips to manage your mental health and wellbeing.