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1. New finds and related archives – Elder Dempster

   Read more about new finds for the Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

2. 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.

3. Before you arrive

   Prepare for your journey to LJMU with our Before You Arrive guide, offering essential information and tips for new students joining us.

4. Library Services team

   Heather Thrift is the Director of LJMU's Library Services Department.

5. Elder Dempster Lines

   Elder Dempster Lines was one of the UK’s largest shipping companies. As part of the Homeward Bound project, we’ve spoken to a number of Elder Dempster’s former employees and passengers, recording their ‘real’ stories and experiences. You can listen to their Elder Dempster stories here.

6. LJMU Library

   Library spaces, resources and expertise dedicated to the needs of LJMU students, researchers, staff and external visitors.

7. The faces - Faces of Merseyside

   View the Faces of Merseyside facial images based on the occupations and interests of Merseyside people.

8. LJMU Sport and Physical Activity Department

   Find out more about the LJMU Sport Building. Find out how to join the gym, see the fitness classes available, how you can hire our facilities and more about the sport participation programme.

9. Positive Action Training

   Find out more about the positive action training scheme that helps LJMU employ more local people of colour.

10. 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.