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  1. John Martin

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

  2. Professor Catherine Cole

    Catherine is a Professor of Creative Writing and Associate Dean Research at LJMU and in 2023 released her own memoir documenting her family’s move to Australia for a better future, as many Brits did in the ‘50s and ‘60s. With the help of an LJMU grant she was able to travel to her parents native Yorkshire to conduct research for the book, bringing a personal perspective on migration to audiences around the world.

  3. Colette Dalton

    Colette was a dedicated member of the catering team at LJMU for 42 years, having joined Liverpool Polytechnic in 1981. Sadly, in October 2023, just four months before her retirement, Colette passed away after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia just a few months earlier. She was a much-loved colleague, developing life-long friendships while working for the polytechnic and university. Colette also had, and continues to have, many family ties to LJMU.

  4. Dr Pooja Saini

    Pooja is a Reader in Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention in the School of Psychology, having joined LJMU in 2018. For more than a decade, her dedication to researching suicide has taken her out of the lecture theatre and into the field, playing a vital role in helping to establish James’ Place, the first safe, accessible service for suicidal men in community settings.

  5. Faye Mills

    Faye is a 2023 graduate of LJMU, having studied law. She had, at times, a challenging experience at university, discovering she had dyslexia and a degenerative condition that impacted on her memory and conversation. But she showed resilience, courage and determination, with support from her family and LJMU, to successfully complete her studies.

  6. Living in Liverpool

    Discover everything there is to know about Liverpool, with its history, culture and social life, and find out why it's such an incredible city to study in.

  7. Donate

    Find out more about the work we are able to do thanks to your donations and how to contact us should you wish to donate contribute to our fundraising efforts.

  8. International application dates

    Learn the international application deadlines for undergraduate courses at Liverpool John Moores University, starting in September 2025 or January 2026.

  9. IDEAS

    Welcome to IDEAS, the Faculty of Health’s hub for innovation in digital education, assessment, and simulation at LJMU.

  10. Reading list service

    Description of the Reading list service, purchasing commitments and the expertise offered by the Librarians.