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  1. Understanding your LJMU timetable

    New to LJMU? Learn how to access your academic timetable and understand what it means. Our guide should help you stay organised from day one.

  2. Global opportunities

    Enhance your learning by studying, working or volunteering abroad with the go abroad programmes at Liverpool John Moores University. Find out more about study and work abroad, the Go Global Fund as well the opportunities available at LJMU for international exchange students.

  3. Before you go – study abroad

    First time studying abroad? Get all the essential information you need before traveling to make your experience smooth and enjoyable.

  4. How to apply – Study abroad

    Studying abroad enhances employability, confidence, and cultural awareness. Learn how to apply for an LJMU study abroad programme.

  5. Funding - Study abroad

    Discover study abroad funding options, including Erasmus+, the LJMU Travel Award, and scholarships available to LJMU students.

  6. 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.

  7. Ian Walker interview

    Ian Walker was a Fourth Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ian Walker's interview.

  8. Derek Bailey interview – Elder Dempster

    Derek Bailey joined Elder Dempster Lines in 1957. In his interview, Derek recalls what it was like living on a ship with a wife and children at home. Derek also speaks about Elder Dempster Lines’ latter years.

  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. 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.