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1. 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.

2. Brian McCann

   Member of the Board of Governors

3. Our Chancellor

   The Chancellor Nisha Katona MBE is Chancellor of LJMU.

4. Ethnically Diverse Staff Network

   The LJMU Ethnically Diverse Staff Network is open to staff whom identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, in the first instance.

5. Nia Programme

   Find out more abut Career Development Programme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff.

6. Using forensic science to tackle illegal wildlife trade 

   More effective measures of detection are needed to help stop the trade in illegal animal products. An LJMU graduate is working on an innovative approach to address the problem.

7. 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.

8. Steve New

   Steve New began working for Elder Dempsters in 1962 as an Indentured Deck Officer Apprentice. In his interview, Steve talks about those early days in the engine room, the dangers of cleaning wheelhouse windows and about why Steve joined the Merchant Navy.

9. Nepal and gender

   As a part of the LJMU Qualitative Analysis in Action project, you can find out about the gender issues within Nepal.

10. The faces - Faces of Merseyside

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