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1. External wellbeing support

   Discover external wellbeing resources beyond LJMU, including general and specialist support. Contact our Student Wellbeing Team for help and guidance.

2. Obi Okeke

   Obi Okeke was Third Mate for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Obi talks about why he joined Elder Demspter Lines, about his time at the University of Southampton and what it was like on board in bad weather conditions.

3. Spirituality

   Find out about the facilities and support for faith and contemplation while you are studying at LJMU including our multi-faith rooms and the LJMU Ecumenical Chaplaincy.

4. Enrolment, enrolled student, UKVI, United Kingdom Visas and Immigration, International students studying at the University

   Once you have completed your enrolment at LJMU you can settle down to enjoying everything that Liverpool and the University has to offer. However, it is important to remember that your status as an enrolled student at the University is dependent on you attending timetabled activities and completing all necessary assessments.

5. Student Policy and Regulations

   The Student Handbook explains the rules, policies and regulations and highlights where your specific rights and responsibilities lie. You'll also find links to supplementary information and guidance from different departments across the University.

6. John Goble

   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.

7. Targeted opportunities for disabled individuals

   Many large employers are becoming more proactive to recruit candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions. Some run their own schemes targeting disabled applicants, while others work with specialist organisations that manage the recruitment process on their behalf.

8. 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.

9. LJMU Library

   Library spaces, resources and expertise dedicated to the needs of LJMU students, researchers, staff and external visitors.

10. Sharing information about your disability

    Many students and graduates with a disability, health condition or neurodiversity worry about whether to tell a prospective or current employer. In legal terms, this is referred to as ‘disclosure’. It is both a balancing act and a personal decision whether and when you want to share information about your disability during the recruitment process or in the workplace.