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1. 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.

2. Luminary Lecture Series

   Read more about the Luminary Lecture Series at Liverpool School of Art and Design. The Series presents the work of leading practitioners in art and design.

3. New Year News

   This week we have a number of institutional TEL updates (some of which are biggies) that we would like to pass on.

4. Success stories – Start-up hub

   Discover how LJMU students turned their passion into successful businesses with support from the Start-up Hub.

5. Mike Ingham

   Mike was a Purser for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Mike talks about the role of a Purser and the challenges he faced. Listen to Mike's interview.

6. Jim Forsey interview

   Jim was a Purser at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jim's interview.

7. Alan Dean interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Consumer information

    As LJMU is a participating institution in the William D. Ford Federal Direction Loan Programme, we are obligated to provide some consumer information in relation to financial aid for U.S. students.