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1. Groups

   Explore LJMU's Bibliotherapy, Reading and Writing for Wellbeing groups. Join events that support mental health and growth through books and expressive writing.

2. Ray Riley

   Ray joined Elder Dempster Lines when he was just 16. Ray worked in Hamburg, before returning to Liverpool to marry. Listen to Ray's interview.

3. Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster

   Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.

4. Contact the Counselling and Mental Health Service

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5. Mindfulness

   Discover mindfulness at LJMU: learn to focus on the present moment, reduce stress, and enhance well-being through practices like meditation and breathing.

6. Brian McManus interview – Elder Dempster

   Brian McManus joined Elder Dempster Lines as a second officer and made his way up the ranks to master. Find out more about Brian's experiences onboard the ships by listening to his interview.

7. Professor Mark Power

   Professor Mark Power, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Liverpool John Moores University.

8. Volunteering and Summer Opportunities Fair - 9 February, 12-3pm, Student Life Building

   Discover volunteering and paid summer opportunities at our fair, featuring charities, businesses, and global programs like Camp America.

9. Online Guides and Resources

   Download our range of careers guides and resources, including Career Planning Guides and Career Insights. Career Mini Guides cover topics such as CVs and covering letters, application forms, interviews, LinkedIn, part-time jobs, volunteering, postgraduate study, graduate schemes and more.

10. Ken Birch

    Ken Birch was a Managing Director for Elder Dempster Lines. Ken had a family history of seafaring and had experience of the sea as a child after he and his family relocated to Southport because of the bombings in WWII. LIsten to Ken's interview.