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1. About the Elder Dempster project

   The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.

2. Funding for research students

   Discover the type of funding available to LJMU postgraduate research students.

3. Paying council tax as a student

   Find out about paying council tax as a student.

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. James Joyce's "Chamber Music"

   Two scholarly essays by Dr Gerry Smyth relating to his setting of all 36 lyrics from James Joyce's 'Chamber Music'; this page also includes a list of 'Aphorisms and Quotations', offering reflections on different aspects of Joyce's original lyric sequence.

6. Relaxation and meditation/mindfulness - staff wellbeing hub

   See how relaxation techniques can help you feel less stressed, improve your sleep quality, increase your concentration and memory, and reduce symptoms of anxiety.

7. Reciprocal Mentoring Programme

   Find out more about the Reciprocal Mentoring Programme at LJMU.

8. Blood donation - staff wellbeing hub

   Find out how you can register to donate blood.

9. Derek Bailey interview – Elder Dempster

   Derek Bailey joined Elder Dempster Lines in 1957. In his interview, Derek recalls what it was like living on a ship with a wife and children at home. Derek also speaks about Elder Dempster Lines’ latter years.

10. Inclusive assessments

    By considering diversity in assessment design, we can create inclusive and culturally responsive assessments that accommodate various learning styles and perspectives.