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1. 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.

2. Academic Development and Enhancement

   From training to development for LJMU staff to hosting research seminars for members of the higher education sector, the Teaching and Learning Academy offers a wide range of Enhancement services. Learn more about the services the Academy offers.

3. Exercise and fitness - staff wellbeing hub

   Regular exercise will help keep you in shape, it also keeps you mentally and emotionally healthy. Keeping fit is proven to help reduce anxiety, stress and depression, and research suggests that exercise can improve the symptoms of mild depression and even prevent a relapse. Find out more about getting regular exercise.

4. 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.

5. Interviews with inspirational women of Nepal

   Qualitative Analysis in Action provides open access to interviews undertaken with inspirational women of Nepal. Read the interviews and find out more about the project.

6. LJMU does positive action

   Positive Action are programmes and initiatives which LJMU and other organisations can take to address the under representation of communities in the workplace.

7. James Joyce's "Chamber Music"

   a list of online resources relating to James Joyce's 'Chamber Music' , first published in London in 1907

8. Admin and Executive Support Network

   The Admin and Executive Support Network is aimed at all internal administrative staff in roles such as (but not exclusive to) Personal Assistant, Executive Support Officer and Faculty Administrator from across the university.

9. David Anson interview – Elder Dempster

   As Second Engineer at Elder Dempster Lines, David was responsible for: the care and maintenance of machinery, the power generation, the pumping system, the refrigeration and other electrical items. Listen to David's interview.

10. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

    Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.