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  1. Register

    Register as an alumnus of LJMU and take advantage of a range of services to help you progress in your career.

  2. John Martin

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

  3. John Edge

    In his interview John Edge talks about his responsibilities as a Purser, as well as the pay and conditions he experienced when working at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to John's interview.

  4. Obi Okeke

    Obi Okeke was Third Mate for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Obi talks about why he joined Elder Demspter Lines, about his time at the University of Southampton and what it was like on board in bad weather conditions.

  5. Receptions

    Estate Management provide a customer focused reception service as first line of contact and communication for staff, students, visitors and contractors. See our reception opening times.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Disability Confident

    By being a Disability Confident employer, Liverpool John Moores University is being recognised by going the extra mile in ensuring disabled people get a fair change in recruitment, promotions and any other opportunities.