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1. A to Z of HR policies, guidelines, forms and templates

   A-Z of Employment Policies and Guidelines and Forms

2. Diversity and Inclusion news

   Find out the latest news, connect with the Diversity and Inclusion team and sign up to the LJMU mailing list.

3. I would like to report an incident immediately

   Information about reporting an incidence of sexual violence immediately.

4. Accessibility statement for ljmu.ac.uk

   LJMU is committed to making its website and the material provided on it accessible to as many people as possible.

5. 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.

6. Interviews and memoirs – Elder Dempster

   As part of the Homeward Bound project we’ve collected 25 oral testimonies from Elder Dempster Line’s seafaring and office staff. Listen to the interviews.

7. 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.

8. John Martin

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

9. John Goble

   John Goble was the Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. John joined Elder Dempsters in 1963 as Third Mate. In his interview, John discusses the challenges of working at sea, his first impressions on West Africa and how the impact containerisation had on the industry.

10. Jim Forsey interview

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