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  1. JMSU - Your Students' Union

    The John Moores Students' Union (JMSU) helps you to get the most out of student life. Find out how you can join a club or society, get impartial academic advice, find employment opportunities or represent your fellow students.

  2. Peter Woods

    Peter Woods was a Cadet Officer at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Peter's interview.

  3. Ken Birch

    Ken Birch was a Managing Director for Elder Dempster Lines. Ken had a family history of seafaring and had experience of the sea as a child after he and his family relocated to Southport because of the bombings in WWII. LIsten to Ken's interview.

  4. Disabled students – accommodation

    We make sure your accommodation is tailored to your needs. This section provides information for disabled students about the adapted accommodation available.

  5. Glossary

    Confused by recruitment methods, work experience options, or employer checks? Our glossary explains Access to Work, DBS checks, and Disability Confident employers.

  6. Supporting your study

    As a student at LJMU this section provides some useful advice on topics such as your health and wellbeing, library and IT services, research support, student policy and regulations and support with your studies.

  7. John Martin

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.