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1. Start-up Hub

   Discover LJMU’s Start-up Hub, supporting over 300 businesses since 2003. Get expert guidance to launch and grow your own business.

2. Just one more episode – four reasons why binge watching is bad for you

   Sedentary behaviour expert, Sophie Carter, explains why binge watching TV is detrimental to your health.

3. 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.

4. Mr Mike Parker

   Member of the Board of Governors.

5. Timeline – Elder Dempster

   Browse through the dates on the Elder Dempster timeline to learn more about the history of the Elder Dempster Lines shipping company.

6. Alan Wigelsworth interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Wigelsworth began working for Elder Dempster Lines aged 15. Alan joined the company as office boy. Listen to Alan's interview.

7. Graduate testimonials

   Check out some graduate testimonials.

8. Finding jobs in the green sector

   In 2023, LJMU hosted its first Green Skills and Jobs Fair, bringing together organisations to meet students and graduates interested in sustainability careers.

9. John Martin

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

10. Alfred William Thomas interview – Elder Dempster

    Alfred William Thomas was an engineering with Elder Dempster in the early part of the twentieth century, read the account of his experiences with the company.