News & Events
Research on how teachers cope with change
Primary teachers who have had to adjust to teaching modern languages in the curriculum have told of how they coped with the changes in a research project carried out by Edge Hill University.
01 Feb 2012
Engineers encouraged to enter teaching profession
Edge Hill University has been chosen to deliver a unique new teacher training programme that has been designed to recruit engineers to the profession.
11 Jan 2012
How can teachers help lonely pupils?
‘What can teachers do to help lonely children’, was the topic of debate for Edge Hill University’s Educational Psychology Research Group.
15 Dec 2011
The Edge of Glory
Trainee Teachers have put sixth formers through their paces by creating a fictional company called “Edge of the Hill Entertainment”.
01 Dec 2011
Flying high for scholarship winner
Life-saving helicopter pilot Raja Khan works tirelessly within the Liverpool Muslim Community, which has earned him a Chancellor’s Scholarship.
15 Nov 2011
Volunteer in education wins scholarship
An unswerving belief in the power of education has been the driving force behind Natalia Nelson’s voluntary work over the years – and has led to an Excellence in Volunteering Scholarship from Edge Hill.
08 Nov 2011
Applying Theory to Educational Research
An innovative new book is being launched by academics at Edge Hill University to help beginner researchers in the field of education.
25 Oct 2011
Spotlight on learner identity through series of seminars
Educational practitioners and researchers can debate questions around learner identities through a series of seminars and symposia at Edge Hill University.
13 Oct 2011
Educational books encourage people to reach their potential
Inspirational views from leaders in education and trainee teachers have been used in two new books by Edge Hill University to motivate people to reach their full potential.
23 Aug 2011
Gemma’s on track for teaching success
Working full-time was no barrier to success for Chorley-born Gemma Heyes and she’s now on track to succeed in her chosen career, thanks to Edge Hill University.
28 Jul 2011
Star Student Amy Scoops Study Prize
Listen to Edge Hill teaching graduate Amy Jones talk about winning the Anne Proctor Study Prize for the highest mark on completion of part 2 for her BSc in Maths Secondary.
21 Jul 2011
Straight to the classroom for first class honours duo
It’s top of the class for two trainee teachers who have landed jobs in prestigious schools as they graduate from Edge Hill University each with a first class honours degree.
20 Jul 2011
Rich reward for resourceful Paul
As a thank you for helping thousands of teachers throughout the country, Edge Hill University postgraduate student Paul McEvoy recently received a very special invitation to one of education’s biggest events.
18 Jul 2011
Outstanding teachers for our country’s schools
Edge Hill University is spearheading an innovative model of employment-based teacher training that focuses on training outstanding teachers for the country’s schools.
06 Jul 2011
Keynote Mathematics address at national event
As a result of the innovative and exciting work taking place at Edge Hill University, Dr Mary McAteer, Project Director of the University’s Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) programme, was recently invited to address delegates at the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) annual conference.
04 Jul 2011
Fact-finding mission for Minister for Schools
Minister for Schools, Nick Gibb, came to Edge Hill University yesterday on a fact-finding mission in light of its ‘outstanding’ reputation for teacher training.
27 Jun 2011
Dyslexia Matters
Partnership Development Co-ordinator Chris Joynson talks about Edge Hill delivering the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination and Specialist Dyslexia Training for Teachers.
15 Jun 2011
Centre for Learner Identity Studies 3rd Annual Conference
Equity, Identity and Education, 7th and 8th July 2011
14 Jun 2011
Our ideas matter in the Big Society
Ideas matter and people need to work together to really make the idea of the ‘Big Society’ work, according to a key player in British governmental policy.
02 Jun 2011
Dyslexia Matters
Understanding the complex difficulties experienced by dyslexic learners will be at the heart of a thought-provoking Edge Hill University event.
26 May 2011
Equity, identity and education
Academics, practitioners and policy makers interested in research and practice linked to issues of learner identity in education are invited to participate in an Edge Hill University event.
19 May 2011
Outstanding teacher training
Edge Hill University is celebrating the unique achievement of top marks in every area of its teacher training following a glowing Ofsted inspection.
16 May 2011
Enhancing Learning, Teaching and Student Success
Leading experts in learning and teaching practice will come together to look at new ways of enhancing the student experience at an Edge Hill University event.
12 May 2011
Shining students scoop achievement awards
Awards have been given out to the most outstanding Edge Hill students to recognise their achievements in the voluntary sector and workplace.
13 Apr 2011
Student meets man whose life he saved
A caring student from Edge Hill University who donated bone marrow tissue to a dying patient has met the man whose life he saved.
06 Apr 2011
Teaching Awards
Does your lecturer go above and beyond their role to make your learning experience better? Then why not nominate them for a brand new Edge Hill University award.
04 Apr 2011
Are boys allowed to join the Big Society?
Declining prospects for young males in the UK’s idealist ‘Big Society’ will be discussed by a leading Edge Hill University academic at an international conference.
04 Apr 2011
Men teaching ‘Feminism’
Men’s roles within the feminist movement will be debated by an expert from Edge Hill University at an international conference.
01 Apr 2011
The vital role of research in teaching and learning
Edge Hill University’s Vicky Duckworth, Senior Lecturer in Post Compulsory Education and Training will play a leading role at a forthcoming event to promote the research agenda and better practice within the Lifelong Learning sector.
31 Mar 2011
Understanding the benefits of collaboration
Edge Hill University has signed an historic agreement with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), marking the beginning of a new era of collaboration between these two ambitious institutions.
29 Mar 2011
The future of internationalisation
Leading academics and commentators debated the changing trends of internationalisation in the higher education sector at Edge Hill University.
28 Mar 2011
Leading provider of higher education
Edge Hill University is topping the tables as a leading education provider according to new figures released this week.
15 Mar 2011
New offices open in China
Edge Hill is continuing to take its place on the world stage with its internationalisation strategy. As part of this vision, the University opened its China Representative Office in Beijing this week.
11 Mar 2011
Teachers debate primary education
Teachers had a unique opportunity to engage in professional discussion around the Cambridge Primary Review - the most comprehensive enquiry into English primary education for 40 years.
03 Mar 2011
First Education Open Evening in Coventry proves a huge success
Edge Hill’s Faculty of Education hosted their first open evening recently to showcase a range of programmes available through our collaborative partnership with Coventry Local Authority.
18 Feb 2011
Shaping the future of our children’s education
Join the debate on the controversial Cambridge Primary Review and help inform the future of education during a free conference organised by Edge Hill University
14 Feb 2011
Extra places for primary teacher training
Edge Hill University has been awarded additional places for primary teacher training in recognition of its excellent reputation in the education sector.
04 Feb 2011
University first national provider for Dyslexia and SENCo training
Edge Hill University has been awarded extra places to train special educational needs (SEN) teachers across the country after delivering two successful training programmes.
03 Feb 2011
Children’s Laureate encourages reading for all
Prize-winning writer for people of all ages and second Children’s Laureate, Anne Fine, recently visited Edge Hill University for a special reading event.
06 Dec 2010
Intervention adds up
A groundbreaking programme devised by Edge Hill University to help pupils in Year 2 who are falling behind in maths is having huge results according to the latest sums.
02 Dec 2010
Primary & Early Years Subject Conference visits the Isle of Man
Edge Hill representatives received a very warm welcome at Ramsey Grammar School recently as our first ‘Primary and Early Years Subject Conference’ was held on the Isle of Man for pupils in years twelve and thirteen.
22 Nov 2010
University Professor leads flagship ‘Boys Keep Singing’ project
Professor Martin Ashley, Head of Research in Edge Hill’s Faculty of Education, has for some time now been leading on the Boys Keep Singing project in collaboration with the University of York and the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain.
18 Nov 2010
Gender doesn’t matter for the perfect teacher
The ideal teacher is androgynous, smartly dressed and has two faces, according to research by Edge Hill University.
15 Nov 2010
Award winning careers advice on offer
With Graduate employment once again hitting the headlines the careers support provided to university students is more important than ever.
11 Nov 2010
Changing face of teaching profession exposed in new book
Current debates and critical issues in the teaching profession are discussed in a new book written by an Edge Hill University lecturer.
02 Nov 2010
The Future of Education at Edge Hill University
A conference discussing the future of the UK education workforce took place at Edge Hill University on Wednesday.
22 Oct 2010
The Edge Hill Apprentice
Trainee teachers at Edge Hill University will be putting sixth formers through a gruelling series of tasks in their own version of hit TV show The Apprentice.
13 Oct 2010
Award for trainee teacher
A trainee teacher’s commitment to helping ethnically diverse students has been recognised with a prestigious award from Edge Hill University.
01 Oct 2010
Home improvements for Wirral children’s workforce
Cultural ambassador Mike McCartney has unveiled Edge Hill University’s newly refurbished Wirral Outreach Centre.
22 Sep 2010
New Dyslexia Teacher Training programme offered at Edge Hill
As the government programme of the same name states ‘Every Child Matters’ and it is with this in mind that a new course is being delivered at Edge Hill University to help ensure this philosophy is put into practice.
14 Sep 2010
Good lesson for teacher trainee
Teacher trainee Jennifer Eardley was saved from taking a year out of higher education after successfully applying for a last minute place at Edge Hill University through Clearing.
17 Aug 2010
Trainee helps produce a book about journeys into teaching
Catherine Shiel, Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE trainee, discusses the book she has helped to produce about journeys into teaching.
02 Aug 2010
Mum and daughter graduate in the career stakes
Its double celebrations for a mother and daughter who have graduated together at Edge Hill University today, with both gaining promotions.
21 Jul 2010
MA Education - Practice-based Learning Success for Keith Robson
Keith Robson reflects on his studies towards an MA Education at Edge Hill University.
13 Jul 2010
First Sounding Edge conference takes place
It was with great pleasure that Ian Shirley, Senior Lecturer in Music Education, welcomed attendees and guest speakers to Edge Hill University for the first ‘Sounding Edge’ conference Thinking about Singing – Developing Reflective Practice in Music Education.
09 Jul 2010
PGCE Creative and Media students celebrate their success
Edge Hill’s Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Creative and Media trainees were joined by their mentors, as well as representatives from local schools and colleges, at an exhibition held to showcase their personal teaching practice with pupils aged 14 -19 and celebrate success in their studies.
06 Jul 2010
National Award for SEN Co-ordination provided by Edge Hill University
It is universally acknowledged within education that Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) play a vital role in leading and co-ordinating the provision for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities in school settings.
17 Jun 2010
Sounding Edge’s first ever singing conference will hit right note
Edge Hill University is taking a lead in finding sustainable solutions to primary music education with the launch of its first ever conference on singing.
15 Jun 2010
Education and the politics of learner identity debated
Research around the critical issue of learner identity in education will be debated at an innovative conference as part of Edge Hill University’s 125th anniversary.
11 Jun 2010
Edge Hill University topping the league tables for the north-west
Edge Hill University is one of the best places to study in the north-west and has improved its “personal best” in two prestigious newspaper league tables.
07 Jun 2010
Family Week at Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University is marking National Family Week with the announcement of three special events taking place during June.
04 Jun 2010
New book follows the difficult journeys of student teachers
Student teachers at Edge Hill University are about to launch a book to inspire people from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds to join the teaching profession.
02 Jun 2010
Places still left on Masters in Teaching and Learning
Research shows that quality of teaching is the most important factor influencing how well pupils perform, which is why a Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL) is big news
24 May 2010
Leading childhood commentators deliver Edge Hill anniversary lecture
Two of the country's leading commentators on children and young people will deliver a provocative free lecture.
17 May 2010
Edge Hill offers TDA funded Subject Specialist Courses for teachers
Edge Hill University’s Faculty of Education is currently providing secondary school heads and teachers with an opportunity that is too good to miss!
11 May 2010
2010 Edge Hill University Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) Project
Jan Jackson, MaST Project Manager, explains more about the Edge Hill University Mathematics Specialist Teacher project.
04 May 2010
The changing landscape of higher education to be debated
Examining the economic value of a degree in light of today's graduate employment rates is one of a number of topical issues under the spotlight at a special event.
29 Apr 2010
Student winners named in celebration of achievement awards
Awards were given out to the most outstanding Edge Hill students to recognise their achievements in the voluntary sector and workplace this week.
23 Apr 2010
Career-focused students to be given special awards
Twenty outstanding students will be one step ahead of the rest in the career stakes after achieving employability awards being piloted at Edge Hill University.
14 Apr 2010
Faculty of Arts & Sciences Careers Fair
Representatives from local, regional and national organisations visited Edge Hill recently to participate in the annual Faculty of Arts and Sciences Careers Fair.
04 Mar 2010
Teaching excellence
A dedicated Edge Hill University academic has received a national award for his excellence in teacher training.
17 Feb 2010
Don't be left out as applications rise
It's no secret (or surprise) that applications to study at University are up again this year. The latest figures show that Edge Hill University has 45% more people wanting to study here next year.
10 Feb 2010
Shaping the future for black and ethnic minority teachers
Merseyside universities are this week hosting a conference to highlight the importance of recruiting and retaining black and minority ethnic trainee teachers in the North West region.
10 Feb 2010
Many happy returns
Edge Hill University marks its milestone 125th anniversary this week with a Civic Reception at Liverpool Town Hall.
22 Jan 2010
Mum battles back to celebrate degree success
A mother-of-three who was made homeless after a house fire is one of more than 30 Wirral students who are celebrating their degree success with Edge Hill University.
11 Jan 2010
Seouled out
Edge Hill University is to play host to a delegation of trainee teachers from Korea in the New Year.
11 Jan 2010
Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL)
Edge Hill University is part of a national initiative to improve the professional status of thousands of newly qualified teachers.
21 Dec 2009
International writer gives first Reverend Jesse Jackson Lecture
An award-winning journalist is to deliver the first Reverend Jesse Jackson Lecture for Edge Hill University.
14 Dec 2009
Graduates celebrate their University success
It was a time for celebration as hundreds of people came to Edge Hill University for their graduation day.
09 Dec 2009
Boys keep singing
Fear of being branded 'the voice of an angel' is one of the key reasons boys don’t sing, according to a new book by an Edge Hill University academic.
04 Nov 2009
Count on Edge Hill
Primary school children who struggle with Maths could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a groundbreaking national numeracy project designed by Edge Hill University.
09 Oct 2009
6-year-olds can count on Edge Hill
Results published this week shows that children taking part in the second term of Numbers Count across England have made an average of 15 months' progress over a three month period with just 20 hours tuition.
31 Jul 2009
School exclusions: Does anyone ask the right questions?
Does anyone ever ask the pupil how they feel about being excluded? Taken away from the structure of school-the effects of exclusion can be devastating.
03 Jul 2009
Playing out?
As games consoles replace hide and seek and Facebook becomes the new virtual street corner, E42 looks at why children's freedom to play has all but disappeared.
30 Jun 2009
On the Front Line
When a school is placed under special measures it’s time for drastic action – and failing schools are considered to be no place for newly qualified or trainee teachers.
30 Jun 2009
Sir James Dyson gives seal of approval to 2009 DT awards at Edge Hill
Sir James Dyson has sent his personal regards and best wishes to those attending the 2009 Northwest Design and Technology Festival which is being held at Edge Hill University on Wednesday, 24 June and Thursday 25 June 2009.
23 Jun 2009
WARNING! MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC MATERIAL
Jeff Adams talks about the political graphic novel.
26 Mar 2009
Testing Times
Do some pupils underperform at school because of the weight of teacher expectation and the stress of exams? Are children as young as seven developing a fear of academic failure?
26 Mar 2009
Education Open Evening - Shrewsbury
Thursday, 16th February 2012, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
An open evening for prospective students interested in selected programmes delivered in Shrewsbury.
Education Open Evening - Bromborough, Wirral
Tuesday, 21st February 2012, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
An open evening on the Wirral for prospective students interested in selected education programmes delivered in Bromborough.
Train to Teach Event
Friday, 2nd March 2012, 9:00am - 3rd March 2012, 5:30pm
Come along and chat informally to one of our experts about your study options at this Teaching event held in Manchester
Campus Tour
Wednesday, 7th March 2012, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join a guided tour of the Ormskirk Campus for prospective students.
Education Open Evening: Ormskirk
Thursday, 15th March 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
An open evening offering the opportunity to find out more about Faculty of Education programmes at Edge Hill University.