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  2. Olu Olaseinde

    Olu Olaseinde was a passenger on the Elder Dempster lines. Read his story.

  3. Funding - Study abroad

    See the full range of funding options available to stay abroad students including Erasmus+ funding, the LJMU Travel Award and scholarships you may be eligible for.

  4. 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.

  5. Dignity Without Danger

    Dignity Without Danger are concerned with women and girls rights to a dignified menstruation within Nepal. Find out more about this project.

  6. Global Summer Schools

    Together with our partner universities around the world LJMU are offering our students the exciting opportunity to take part in one of our international Better Futures Summer Schools. These short-term programmes are funded and usually involve academic activities, cross-institutional student collaboration and cultural excursions.Find out more about the summer school opportunities available to students in 2019.

  7. 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.

  10. Nia Programme

    Find out more abut Career Development Programme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff.