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  1. 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.

  2. Vincent Scriven

    Vincent Scriven was a pantryman with Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to his interview.

  3. John Martin

    John Martin was a catering officer with Elder Dempster Lines. Read his account of his experiences with the shipping company.

  4. 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.

  5. Settling in, staying connected

    Whether you are a new or returning students we want you to make the most of your student experience, support your wellbeing and help you settle into your student home here while you study with us. Find out what support there is available in relation to your student accommodation and student home.

  6. Starting a business

    See how the Centre for Entrepreneurship develop a new business idea, work as a freelancer, launch a product or service or grow an existing business.

  7. Bathgate Boost Award

    Thanks to our partnership with the Bathgate Group Ltd, LJMU are able to offer a £500 award to current LJMU students for fledgling start-up ventures based in the Liverpool City Region and the Northwest.