The conference offers an opportunity for undergraduates and postgraduates to practice their conference skills.<\/p>
The conference will be opened by David McClay of the National Library of Scotland who has care of documents that were in possession of not only Lord Byron but also Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy and others.<\/p>
The conference will be closed by Bernard Beatty an international Byron scholar.<\/p>
Papers throughout the day will be presented by students from Edge Hill and other universities.<\/p>
Please come along and support them.<\/p>
Conference fee \u00a310.<\/p>
Book<\/a> your place now.<\/p> For further information contact Mary Hurst<\/a><\/p>","start_date":"2012-05-23","start_time":"09:00:00","end_date":"2012-05-23","end_time":"17:00:00","location":6,"created_at":"2012-05-11 09:04:53","updated_at":"2012-05-11 15:21:03","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/05\/23\/byron-now-conference\/json","tags":{"Byron":"Byron","Conference":"Conference","Romanticism":"Romanticism","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-2543"},{"title":"Criminology Alumni Networking Event","slug":"criminology-alumni-networking-event","summary":"Former Criminology students are invited to the inaugural meeting of the new Alumni Association","content":" Whether you are looking for your next career move, want to catch up with former university friends or reconnect with the Department, our new association will aim to help you progress in your career and offer networking opportunities.<\/p> Arrival drinks and canap\u00e9s are from 5.30pm followed by the official opening of the association at 6pm.<\/p> To book your free place, email the Alumni Team<\/a> or call on 01695 584861<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Edge Hill University Students present 'Wonderland: The Trials of Alice' by Edge of Your Seat Productions in association with Edge Theatre at the Studio Theatre. Alice returns to Wonderland, for the final time, only this time, Wonderland is NOT as it once was.<\/p> Tickets: \u00a34.00 all<\/p> When Alice returns to Wonderland, we quickly realise, this is not the same place that Alice does or does not <\/em>remember. Everything is not as it seems. She meets the Mercurial Mad Hatter, the Delirious March Hare and even the Grinning Cheshire Cat however time<\/em> has been very unkind to Wonderland. The hour-glass has been turned and yet time stands still as Alice makes the most important decisions of her life. Which door will Alice choose? And more importantly what lies behind them? Tick, tock, tick, tock.<\/p> Suitable for children aged 10 years +\u00a0<\/p> For details of what's on this season at the Rose Theatre, visit the <\/strong>Rose Theatre<\/strong><\/a> website. <\/strong><\/p> If you're interested in screenings of great films, see this season's <\/strong>Short Cuts<\/strong><\/a> line-up in the Studio Theatre.<\/strong><\/p>","start_date":"2012-05-25","start_time":"19:30:00","end_date":"2012-05-25","end_time":"00:00:00","location":16,"created_at":"2012-02-28 13:41:57","updated_at":"2012-04-04 12:23:55","building":"","source_name":"peo","source_ev_id":"506","source_sh_id":"367","upcoming":true,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/05\/25\/wonderland-the-trials-of-alice\/json","tags":{"Drama":"Drama","Performing Arts":"Performing Arts","Theatre":"Theatre","rose":"rose","rose theatre":"rose theatre"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/wonderland"},{"title":"Wonderland: The Trials of Alice","slug":"wonderland-the-trials-of-alice","summary":"Edge Hill University Students present 'Wonderland: The Trials of Alice' by Edge of Your Seat Productions in association with Edge Theatre at the Studio Theatre. Alice returns to Wonderland, for the final time, only this time, Wonderland is NOT as it once was.","content":" Edge Hill University Students present 'Wonderland: The Trials of Alice' by Edge of Your Seat Productions in association with Edge Theatre at the Studio Theatre. Alice returns to Wonderland, for the final time, only this time, Wonderland is NOT as it once was.<\/p> Tickets: \u00a34.00 all<\/p> When Alice returns to Wonderland, we quickly realise, this is not the same place that Alice does or does not <\/em>remember. Everything is not as it seems. She meets the Mercurial Mad Hatter, the Delirious March Hare and even the Grinning Cheshire Cat however time<\/em> has been very unkind to Wonderland. The hour-glass has been turned and yet time stands still as Alice makes the most important decisions of her life. Which door will Alice choose? And more importantly what lies behind them? Tick, tock, tick, tock.<\/p> Suitable for children aged 10 years +\u00a0<\/p> For details of what's on this season at the Rose Theatre, visit the <\/strong>Rose Theatre<\/strong><\/a> website. <\/strong><\/p> If you're interested in screenings of great films, see this season's <\/strong>Short Cuts<\/strong><\/a> line-up in the Studio Theatre.<\/strong><\/p>","start_date":"2012-05-26","start_time":"19:30:00","end_date":"2012-05-26","end_time":"00:00:00","location":16,"created_at":"2012-02-28 13:41:58","updated_at":"2012-03-05 16:38:35","building":"","source_name":"peo","source_ev_id":"507","source_sh_id":"367","upcoming":true,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/05\/26\/wonderland-the-trials-of-alice\/json","tags":{"Drama":"Drama","Performing Arts":"Performing Arts","Theatre":"Theatre","rose":"rose","rose theatre":"rose theatre"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/wonderland"},{"title":"International Alumni Association Event","slug":"international-alumni-association-event","summary":"International students are invited to celebrate the end of exams.","content":" Whether you are graduating this summer, or will be returning in September, our international students are invited to celebrate the end of exams by meeting with fellow students, alumni and University staff and to hear about becoming part of the alumni community over free drinks and canap\u00e9s. An informal talk for prospective nursing students\u00a0is being held on Wednesday\u00a06th\u00a0June 2012\u00a0at\u00a0the Ormskirk Campus, commencing promptly at 2pm.<\/p> Whether you wish to specialise in adult's nursing, children's nursing, mental health or\u00a0learning disabilities, or you're unsure of your preferred route, it's a great opportunity to find out more about our pre-registration nursing courses that could enable you to work as a nurse in a variety of settings and be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.<\/p> The talk will include a presentation followed by an informal question and answer session. You'll also have the chance to see the stunning Ormskirk Campus and tour the \u00a314 million Faculty of Health and Social Care building.<\/p> Housing some of the best facilities for health undergraduates in the country, the faculty's state-of-the-art learning resources are second to none, with leading edge clinical skills facilities including ward simulations with industry standard equipment.<\/p> If you're interested in attending\u00a0this informal talk and touring the faculty and Ormskirk Campus, please call 01695 657249 or email FOHinformaltalks@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a> to\u00a0book your place. See our Health Open Events<\/a> page for alternative dates.<\/p> Train for a career in nursing at Edge Hill University >><\/a><\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-06","start_time":"14:00:00","end_date":"2012-06-06","end_time":"16:00:00","location":3,"created_at":"2011-04-04 09:42:56","updated_at":"2011-10-20 10:03:49","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/06\/informal-talk-for-prospective-nursing-students\/json","tags":{"Health":"Health","Nursing":"Nursing","Open Event":"Open Event","ehu:department=admissions":"ehu:department=admissions","ehu:department=health":"ehu:department=health","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-1353"},{"title":"Informal Talk for Prospective Midwifery Students","slug":"informal-talk-for-prospective-midwifery-students","summary":"A chance for prospective midwifery students to attend a talk, ask any questions and have the option of joining a tour of the campus and Faculty of Health.","content":" An informal talk for prospective midwifery students\u00a0is being held on Wednesday\u00a06th\u00a0June 2012\u00a0at\u00a0the Ormskirk Campus, commencing promptly at 2pm.<\/p> It's a great opportunity to find out more about our pre-registration\u00a0midwifery degree\u00a0that\u00a0enables students\u00a0to develop into\u00a0competent and accountable midwives, with professional, leadership, management and project skills, eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.<\/p> The\u00a0talk will include a presentation followed by an informal question and answer session. You'll also have the chance to see the stunning Ormskirk Campus and tour the \u00a314 million Faculty of Health and Social Care building.<\/p> Housing some of the best facilities for health undergraduates in the country, the faculty's state-of-the-art learning resources are second to none, with leading edge clinical skills facilities including ward simulations with industry standard equipment.<\/p> If you're interested in attending\u00a0this informal talk and touring the faculty and Ormskirk Campus, please call 01695 657249 or email FOHinformaltalks@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a> to\u00a0book your place. See our Health Open Events<\/a> page for alternative dates.<\/p> Train for a career in\u00a0midwifery at Edge Hill University >><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-06","start_time":"14:00:00","end_date":"2012-06-06","end_time":"16:00:00","location":3,"created_at":"2011-04-05 09:10:50","updated_at":"2011-10-20 10:04:19","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/06\/informal-talk-for-prospective-midwifery-students\/json","tags":{"Health":"Health","Midwifery":"Midwifery","Open Event":"Open Event","ehu:department=health":"ehu:department=health","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-1353"},{"title":"Campus Tour","slug":"campus-tour","summary":"Join a guided tour of the Ormskirk Campus for prospective students.","content":" Campus tours are a great opportunity to see Edge Hill University's stunning Ormskirk Campus and get a taste of what student life here is like.<\/p> A campus tour is taking place on Wednesday\u00a06th June 2012, departing at 2pm from Main Reception.<\/p> You'll discover our cutting edge resources and state-of-the-art facilities and\u00a0see the many contemporary spaces available to study, socialise and relax. The tour is also a chance to\u00a0find out more about Edge Hill life from a current student.<\/p> Book your place on this campus tour now >><\/a><\/p> There may be the option of speaking to subject tutors depending on staff availability on the day. However, to guarantee seeing the full Edge Hill experience we recommend attending a University open day<\/a>.<\/p> Online booking for this campus tour will be available soon.<\/p> If you have any questions about campus tours or open events,\u00a0please call our Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team on 01695 657000 or email study@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-06","start_time":"14:00:00","end_date":"2012-06-06","end_time":"15:30:00","location":6,"created_at":"2012-01-16 10:23:30","updated_at":"2012-02-08 13:33:03","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/06\/campus-tour\/json","tags":{"Campus Tour":"Campus Tour","ehu:department=admissions":"ehu:department=admissions","ehu:department=business":"ehu:department=business","ehu:department=dsaps":"ehu:department=dsaps","ehu:department=education":"ehu:department=education","ehu:department=english":"ehu:department=english","ehu:department=health":"ehu:department=health","ehu:department=law":"ehu:department=law","ehu:department=media":"ehu:department=media","ehu:department=ngas":"ehu:department=ngas","ehu:department=performingarts":"ehu:department=performingarts","ehu:department=sport":"ehu:department=sport","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home","ehu:open=tour":"ehu:open=tour"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-1712"},{"title":"BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Open Event","slug":"bsc-hons-operating-department-practice-open-event","summary":"Find out more about studying the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice in Manchester. ","content":" BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice<\/a><\/strong><\/p> Edge Hill University is holding an open event at its\nManchester city centre campus for those interested in a career as an Operating\nDepartment Practitioner.<\/p> Employment prospects in the North West area are\nextremely good and on qualification, practitioners could be looking at a\nstarting salary of approximately \u00a324,000 per year.<\/p> This is a 3 year university programme where you will spend 60% of your\ntime working and learning within local hospital operating theatres. ODPs are at\nthe forefront of supporting medical staff and patients before, during and after\nsurgery. This is a career option<\/a> that many people may not have considered. Entry requirements<\/strong><\/p> If you wish to attend this event please call 01695 650734.<\/p> If you have any queries relating to the entry criteria qualifications or\napplying through UCAS please contact the Admissions team on 01695 650950 or via\nemail admissions@edgehill.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p> \u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-07","start_time":"14:00:00","end_date":"2012-06-07","end_time":"18:00:00","location":35,"created_at":"2012-04-03 09:49:23","updated_at":"2012-04-03 10:13:50","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/07\/bsc-hons-operating-department-practice-open-event\/json","tags":{"Health":"Health","ODP":"ODP","ehu:department=health":"ehu:department=health","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/odp-2"},{"title":"Fastrack Access to Secondary Teaching","slug":"fastrack-access-to-secondary-teaching","summary":"Free intensive preparation for Higher Education programme for adults.\r\n\r\n","content":" If you'd like to become a secondary teacher but think that you lack the necessary qualifications, don't miss out on the chance to join a programme that will provide you with the skills, confidence and qualifications you need to join an undergraduate Initial Teacher Training (ITT) degree course.<\/p> Fastrack is available in the following subjects<\/p> This well established conference offers:<\/strong><\/p> Further information and the complete conference programme and session abstracts are available here<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-13","start_time":"08:45:00","end_date":"2012-06-14","end_time":"16:30:00","location":3,"created_at":"2012-05-01 14:00:11","updated_at":"2012-05-01 14:46:13","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/13\/solstice-elearning-cltr-learning-teaching-conference\/json","tags":{"Assessment":"Assessment","Employability":"Employability","academic writing":"academic writing","digital literacy":"digital literacy","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home","elearning":"elearning","learning and teaching":"learning and teaching","student experience":"student experience","student induction":"student induction","student success":"student success","technology enhanced learning":"technology enhanced learning","virtual learning":"virtual learning"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/cltr"},{"title":"Hare and Tortoise","slug":"hare-and-tortoise","summary":"Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present Hare and Tortoise at the Rose Theatre. A story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Suitable for aged 3 upwards.","content":" <\/strong><\/p> Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present Hare and Tortoise at the Rose Theatre.\u00a0A story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Suitable for aged 3 upwards.<\/p> Tickets \u00a34.50 all<\/p> The stop watch is set; we hear the \u2018tick, tick, tick' Who is the fastest, the best, the most athletic...?<\/p> The old clock chimes; we hear \u2018the tick and the tock' Steady as you go, steady as you go...<\/p> Meet our two competing friends in this new fantastic adaptation of Aesop's fable; a story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Tutti Frutti takes you on a journey through the seasons; from sun-shining spring to snow-falling winter telling this much loved story brimming with ideas, characters, live music and wonderful physicality.<\/p> www.tutti-frutti.org.uk<\/a><\/p> For details of what's on this season at the Rose Theatre, visit the <\/strong>Rose Theatre<\/strong><\/a> website. <\/strong><\/p> If you're interested in screenings of great films, see this season's <\/strong>Short Cuts<\/strong><\/a> line-up in the Studio Theatre.<\/strong><\/p> Interested in studying for a degree? Edge Hill University provides degree programmes in subjects including Performing Arts,\u00a0Film, Media, English, Creative Writing and History.\u00a0To find out more, please contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team on\u00a001695 657000, or by email study@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a><\/p> \u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-13","start_time":"10:30:00","end_date":"2012-06-13","end_time":"00:00:00","location":7,"created_at":"2011-12-08 16:15:56","updated_at":"2012-04-25 16:31:25","building":"","source_name":"peo","source_ev_id":"494","source_sh_id":"361","upcoming":true,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/13\/hare-and-tortoise\/json","tags":{"Family":"Family","Performing Arts":"Performing Arts","Theatre":"Theatre","rose":"rose","rose theatre":"rose theatre"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/hare-tortoise-ff"},{"title":"Hare and Tortoise","slug":"hare-and-tortoise","summary":"Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present Hare and Tortoise at the Rose Theatre. A story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Suitable for aged 3 upwards.","content":" <\/strong><\/p> Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present Hare and Tortoise at the Rose Theatre.\u00a0A story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Suitable for aged 3 upwards.<\/p> Tickets \u00a34.50 all<\/p> The stop watch is set; we hear the \u2018tick, tick, tick' Who is the fastest, the best, the most athletic...?<\/p> The old clock chimes; we hear \u2018the tick and the tock' Steady as you go, steady as you go...<\/p> Meet our two competing friends in this new fantastic adaptation of Aesop's fable; a story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Tutti Frutti takes you on a journey through the seasons; from sun-shining spring to snow-falling winter telling this much loved story brimming with ideas, characters, live music and wonderful physicality.<\/p> www.tutti-frutti.org.uk<\/a><\/p> For details of what's on this season at the Rose Theatre, visit the <\/strong>Rose Theatre<\/strong><\/a> website. <\/strong><\/p> If you're interested in screenings of great films, see this season's <\/strong>Short Cuts<\/strong><\/a> line-up in the Studio Theatre.<\/strong><\/p> Interested in studying for a degree? Edge Hill University provides degree programmes in subjects including Performing Arts,\u00a0Film, Media, English, Creative Writing and History.\u00a0To find out more, please contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team on\u00a001695 657000, or by email study@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a><\/p> \u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-13","start_time":"13:30:00","end_date":"2012-06-13","end_time":"00:00:00","location":7,"created_at":"2011-12-08 16:51:18","updated_at":"2012-02-28 14:12:57","building":"","source_name":"peo","source_ev_id":"496","source_sh_id":"361","upcoming":true,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/13\/hare-and-tortoise\/json","tags":{"Family":"Family","Performing Arts":"Performing Arts","Theatre":"Theatre","rose":"rose","rose theatre":"rose theatre"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/hare-tortoise-ff"},{"title":"Hare and Tortoise","slug":"hare-and-tortoise","summary":"Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present Hare and Tortoise at the Rose Theatre. A story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Suitable for aged 3 upwards.","content":" <\/strong><\/p> Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present Hare and Tortoise at the Rose Theatre.\u00a0A story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Suitable for aged 3 upwards.<\/p> Tickets \u00a34.50 all<\/p> The stop watch is set; we hear the \u2018tick, tick, tick' Who is the fastest, the best, the most athletic...?<\/p> The old clock chimes; we hear \u2018the tick and the tock' Steady as you go, steady as you go...<\/p> Meet our two competing friends in this new fantastic adaptation of Aesop's fable; a story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Tutti Frutti takes you on a journey through the seasons; from sun-shining spring to snow-falling winter telling this much loved story brimming with ideas, characters, live music and wonderful physicality.<\/p> www.tutti-frutti.org.uk<\/a><\/p> For details of what's on this season at the Rose Theatre, visit the <\/strong>Rose Theatre<\/strong><\/a> website. <\/strong><\/p> If you're interested in screenings of great films, see this season's <\/strong>Short Cuts<\/strong><\/a> line-up in the Studio Theatre.<\/strong><\/p> Interested in studying for a degree? Edge Hill University provides degree programmes in subjects including Performing Arts,\u00a0Film, Media, English, Creative Writing and History.\u00a0To find out more, please contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team on\u00a001695 657000, or by email study@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a><\/p> \u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-14","start_time":"10:30:00","end_date":"2012-06-14","end_time":"00:00:00","location":7,"created_at":"2011-12-08 16:51:18","updated_at":"2012-04-25 16:30:48","building":"","source_name":"peo","source_ev_id":"497","source_sh_id":"361","upcoming":true,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/14\/hare-and-tortoise\/json","tags":{"Family":"Family","Performing Arts":"Performing Arts","Theatre":"Theatre","rose":"rose","rose theatre":"rose theatre"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/hare-tortoise-ff"},{"title":"Hare and Tortoise","slug":"hare-and-tortoise","summary":"Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present Hare and Tortoise at the Rose Theatre. A story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Suitable for aged 3 upwards.","content":" <\/strong><\/p> Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present Hare and Tortoise at the Rose Theatre.\u00a0A story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Suitable for aged 3 upwards.<\/p> Tickets \u00a34.50 all<\/p> The stop watch is set; we hear the \u2018tick, tick, tick' Who is the fastest, the best, the most athletic...?<\/p> The old clock chimes; we hear \u2018the tick and the tock' Steady as you go, steady as you go...<\/p> Meet our two competing friends in this new fantastic adaptation of Aesop's fable; a story about racing, winning, losing, opposites, time and friendship. Tutti Frutti takes you on a journey through the seasons; from sun-shining spring to snow-falling winter telling this much loved story brimming with ideas, characters, live music and wonderful physicality.<\/p> www.tutti-frutti.org.uk<\/a><\/p> For details of what's on this season at the Rose Theatre, visit the <\/strong>Rose Theatre<\/strong><\/a> website. <\/strong><\/p> If you're interested in screenings of great films, see this season's <\/strong>Short Cuts<\/strong><\/a> line-up in the Studio Theatre.<\/strong><\/p> Interested in studying for a degree? Edge Hill University provides degree programmes in subjects including Performing Arts,\u00a0Film, Media, English, Creative Writing and History.\u00a0To find out more, please contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team on\u00a001695 657000, or by email study@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a><\/p> \u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-14","start_time":"13:30:00","end_date":"2012-06-14","end_time":"00:00:00","location":7,"created_at":"2011-12-08 16:51:18","updated_at":"2012-02-28 14:14:20","building":"","source_name":"peo","source_ev_id":"498","source_sh_id":"361","upcoming":true,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/14\/hare-and-tortoise\/json","tags":{"Family":"Family","Performing Arts":"Performing Arts","Theatre":"Theatre","rose":"rose","rose theatre":"rose theatre"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/hare-tortoise-ff"},{"title":"Inaugural Lecture Series - Professor Lars McNaughton","slug":"inaugural-lecture-series-professor-lars-mcnaughton","summary":"Inaugural Lecture - Professor Lars McNaughton, Department of Sport and Physical Activity","content":" Lars McNaughton joined Edge Hill University's Department of Sport and Physical Activity in 2011. His areas of research include the ways in which naturally occurring substances can affect and influence sporting performance and recovery.<\/p> He is currently working with colleagues from UK universities on two projects; one is looking at the body's production of heat shock proteins and how these can influence athletes' acclimatisation process when competing in countries with different climates.<\/p> The other is studying the impact of sodium bicarbonate on performance and recovery.<\/p> Lars has published more than 200 papers in the UK and abroad, presented at numerous international conferences, and is a Fellow of the British, Australian and American Associations for Sport and Exercise Science.<\/p> Programme<\/strong><\/p> Book your free place here<\/a><\/p> \u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-14","start_time":"18:00:00","end_date":"2012-06-14","end_time":"20:00:00","location":6,"created_at":"2012-05-14 08:59:25","updated_at":"2012-05-14 09:40:07","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/14\/inaugural-lecture-series-professor-lars-mcnaughton\/json","tags":{"Lecture":"Lecture","Research":"Research","Sports":"Sports","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-2545"},{"title":"Conference: Addressing Autism \/ Asperger's Syndrome","slug":"conference-addressing-autism-asperger-s-syndrome","summary":"Communication: The Key To Success - The 6th International Conference","content":" Professor Temple Grandin is inarguably the most accomplished and well known adult with autism in the world.\u00a0 She hasn\u2019t let autism prevent her from living life to the fullest and has helped to redefine the perception of what is possible for autistics.\u00a0 Temple has been featured in major television programmes and national publications and is a prominent author and speaker on the subject of autism, telling her story in the book Emergence: Labelled Autistic.\u00a0 In 2010 the biopic film of Temple\u2019s early life was nominated for, and won, several Emmy awards.\u00a0 She presently works as an Associate Professor at Colorado State University.<\/p> If you are a relative or professional living or working with a young person who is diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome you will know that the barriers within education, employment, and social situations are significant. The impact that the complexities of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome has upon life situations is very real.<\/p> Communication is a key factor in addressing the needs of such young people and by addressing this issue, windows of opportunity are opened. This enables young people to progress, in terms of furthering their education and employment options, by improving self-esteem and confidence or simply by offering an opportunity to feel included in society, to feel valued and understood. To express an interest in attending this conference please email keytosuccess@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a> or contact Peter Weatherill, Conference Administrator, \nFaculty of Health & Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, \nLancashire L39 4QP. Tel 44 (0)1695 650738.<\/p> Applications\n are accepted on the understanding that the applicants agree to the \nfollowing booking terms and conditions. All conference fees remain \npayable once a registration is received by Edge Hill University. Edge \nHill University's terms of payment are 30 days from date of invoice. \nCancellations are not possible. A substitution may be made in the event \nof withdrawal. Belle Vue House and Edge Hill University reserve the \nright to make changes to the published programme if necessary<\/p> You\n are invited to submit abstracts for oral and\/or poster presentations \nfocussing on any innovations, developments or research in the area of \nworking with young people with high functioning autism with particular \nemphasis on communication.<\/p> Abstracts are to be submitted via email to keytosuccess@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a> by Friday 30th<\/sup> March 2012. The abstract should not be more than 300 words in length (papers describing work in progress are eligible).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> For\n educational innovations and developments use the following headings: \ncontext & setting; why the innovation\/development was introduced; \nwhat was done; evaluation of results.<\/p> For research use the \nfollowing headings as appropriate: background; aims & objectives; \nmethods; results; discussion; conclusion.<\/p> A panel of assessors \nwill judge submitted summaries on soundness of approach, clarity of \ndescription, and accessibility, importance and relevance of content for a\n national and international audience. If a paper is accepted, presenting\n authors must register for the meeting as a delegate. Oral presentations\n will be allocated 25 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions.<\/p> All queries regarding the call for papers should be directed to:<\/p> Giles Fraser presents The Chancellor's Lecture at Edge Hill University on Friday 15th June 2012, with a talk entitled 'Moral Leadership in Changing Times'.<\/p> Currently parish priest at St Mary's Newington in London, Giles Fraser is best known as the former Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, where he fulfilled the role of a canon residentiary with special responsibility for contemporary ethics and engagement with the City of London as a financial centre. He was also the director of St Paul's Institute. He resigned from his post in October 2011 following the Cathedral's decision to take legal action to evict protestors from the anti-capitalist Occupy London movement who were camped outside the iconic London landmark.<\/p> Giles has held posts at St Mary's Putney as Team Rector, at Wadham College, Oxford University as chaplain and lecturer in Philosophy and as the curate of All Saints in Streetly. He is also the founder and president of the Inclusive Church and campaigns for lesbian and gay inclusion within the church. Giles is a columnist for The Guardian, has authored and co-authored several books and is a specialist on the writings of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.<\/p> To book your place at this event, email\u00a0corporateevents@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a><\/span>. For further information, call 01695 584509.<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-15","start_time":"17:30:00","end_date":"2012-06-15","end_time":"20:30:00","location":6,"created_at":"2012-05-16 17:50:48","updated_at":"2012-05-17 13:21:02","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/15\/the-chancellor-s-lecture-moral-leadership-in-changing-times-by-giles-fraser\/json","tags":{"Lecture":"Lecture","chancellor":"chancellor"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-2551"},{"title":"Open Event","slug":"open-event","summary":"Get a taste of the Edge Hill University experience at an open day.","content":" For a taste of the Edge Hill experience, and the chance to look around our impressive Ormskirk Campus, come along to this open day on Saturday 16th June 2012.<\/p> It's a great opportunity to view the cutting edge resources and state-of-the-art facilities across our stunning Ormskirk campus, tour our new ultra-modern accommodation in Founders and Graduates Court, and see the many contemporary spaces available to study, socialise and relax.<\/p> You'll be able to attend subject presentations, speak with course tutors on an individual basis and find out all you want to know about life at Edge Hill University from our student guides.<\/p> The open event takes place from 10am-3pm with 40-minute guided campus tours departing at 20 minute intervals throughout the day.<\/p> If you are thinking of studying either full or part-time for a first degree including Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc) or\u00a0LLB (Law), book your place at this open day\u00a0now using our undergraduate\u00a0registration form<\/a>.<\/p> If you are\u00a0considering returning to study after already obtaining an undergraduate degree, and\u00a0are thinking about\u00a0a postgraduate award\u00a0such as\u00a0Masters (MA\/MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA), PGCE, or LLM, book your place at this open day now using our postgraduate registration form<\/a>.<\/p> If you have any questions about this open event, please call our Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team on 01695 657000 or email study@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-16","start_time":"10:00:00","end_date":"2012-06-16","end_time":"15:00:00","location":6,"created_at":"2011-03-04 12:01:27","updated_at":"2011-08-18 10:11:41","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":true,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/16\/open-event\/json","tags":{"ehu":"ehu","ehu:department=admissions":"ehu:department=admissions","ehu:department=business":"ehu:department=business","ehu:department=dsaps":"ehu:department=dsaps","ehu:department=education":"ehu:department=education","ehu:department=english":"ehu:department=english","ehu:department=health":"ehu:department=health","ehu:department=law":"ehu:department=law","ehu:department=media":"ehu:department=media","ehu:department=ngas":"ehu:department=ngas","ehu:department=performingarts":"ehu:department=performingarts","ehu:department=sport":"ehu:department=sport","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home","ehu:open=day":"ehu:open=day","open day":"open day"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-1276"},{"title":"Conference - Physical Education and School Sport in Challenging Times","slug":"conference-physical-education-and-school-sport-in-challenging-times","summary":"An opportunity for teachers, University lecturers and Higher Education students to share findings from both academic research and current school-based practice.","content":" With\ncuts in government funding and a new National Curriculum looming PE and School\nSport is undoubtedly facing a time of considerable change. This conference will\ndiscuss how the PE profession should react to such challenges both from a\nnational and international perspective. Delegates are invited to just attend\nand\/or contribute towards this general theme.<\/p> The\nprogramme\u00a0includes lectures by keynote speakers, seminars delivered by\nuniversity lecturers and school teachers, and opportunities for poster\npresentations.<\/p> Programme Outline<\/strong><\/p> Keynote Speakers<\/strong><\/p> Professor Ken Green (University of Chester)<\/p> Professor Gareth Stratton (Liverpool John Moores University)<\/p> To\nreserve your\u00a0place at this\u00a0free conference on Thursday 28th<\/sup> June, 2012 at Edge Hill University's Ormskirk Campus,\u00a0please email pessconference@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a> providing\u00a0telephone contact details. The closing date for registration is 30th<\/sup> April 2012.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> CALL FOR ABSTRACTS<\/strong><\/p> You are invited to submit\nabstracts for oral and\/or poster\npresentations focussing on any innovations, \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>","start_date":"2012-06-28","start_time":"08:45:00","end_date":"2012-06-28","end_time":"15:30:00","location":6,"created_at":"2012-01-09 13:42:23","updated_at":"2012-02-22 13:16:12","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/06\/28\/conference-physical-education-and-school-sport-in-challenging-times\/json","tags":{"Conference":"Conference","ehu:department=sport":"ehu:department=sport","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-1708"},{"title":"Conference: Mainstreaming Cooperation - An Alternative for the 21st Century?","slug":"conference-mainstreaming-cooperation-an-alternative-for-the-21st-century","summary":"A major international forum exploring the major contributions that a renewed vision and practice of co-operative forms of organisation can make to people everywhere in their everyday lives.","content":" The United Nations has declared 2012 to be the International Year of Co\u2011operatives. In celebration, this major international forum will discuss how co-operatives in every sphere of social, economic, political and cultural life can emerge globally in the coming century as a participatory, democratic alternative to competitive, private, profit-driven, liberal market democracies.<\/p> The Co\u2011operative College, University of Liverpool, Manchester Metropolitan University, Liverpool John Moores University, Edge Hill University and the University of Central Lancashire are organising this major interdisciplinary conference, with support from the Co-operative Group.<\/p> The conference will be of interest to co\u2011operative members and employees, interested members of the public, public sector professionals, the voluntary sector, community activists and educationalists as well as researchers and academics in business studies, community, economics, education, health, history, political science, and sociology. It will explore the major contributions that a renewed vision and practice of co-operative forms of organisation can make to people everywhere, in their everyday lives, asking:<\/p> The UN Year of Co\u2011operatives is an important milestone in the recognition of co\u2011operation as a global alternative to unfettered, profit-driven private capitalism. The scope for extending the role of the co-operative,\u00a0together with\u00a0a vision for co\u2011operatives to lead\u00a0the way in raising people out of poverty everywhere, is at the heart of the UN's decision to place co\u2011operation at the centre of planning for the future.<\/p> View\u00a0the call for papers\u00a0>><\/a><\/p> The closing date for receipt of\u00a0proposals is Friday 14th January 2012.<\/p> All proposals and queries regarding the conference should be sent to mainstreamingco-operation@co-op.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>","start_date":"2012-07-03","start_time":"00:00:00","end_date":"2012-07-05","end_time":"00:00:00","location":54,"created_at":"2011-04-06 13:56:05","updated_at":"2012-01-25 09:09:42","building":"","source_name":null,"source_ev_id":null,"source_sh_id":null,"upcoming":false,"url":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/events\/2012\/07\/03\/conference-mainstreaming-cooperation-an-alternative-for-the-21st-century\/json","tags":{"Conference":"Conference","ehu:news=home":"ehu:news=home"},"main_image":"http:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/images\/library\/main\/-1354"},{"title":"Campus Tour","slug":"campus-tour","summary":"Join a guided tour of the Ormskirk Campus for prospective students.","content":" Campus tours are a great opportunity to see Edge Hill University's stunning Ormskirk Campus and get a taste of what student life here is like.<\/p> A campus tour is taking place on Wednesday 4th July 2012, departing at 2pm from Main Reception.<\/p> You'll discover our cutting edge resources and state-of-the-art facilities and\u00a0see the many contemporary spaces available to study, socialise and relax. The tour is also a chance to\u00a0find out more about Edge Hill life from a current student.<\/p> Book your place on this campus tour now >><\/a><\/p> There may be the option of speaking to subject tutors depending on staff availability on the day. However, to guarantee seeing the full Edge Hill experience we recommend attending a University open day<\/a>.<\/p>Former Criminology students are invited to the inaugural meeting of the new Alumni Association<\/h2>
On the evening you will have the opportunity to network with your fellow alumni,university academics and careers advisors over drinks and canap\u00e9s.<\/p>\u00a0<\/h2>
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Wherever you are in the world, Edge Hill wants to keep in touch with you and hear about how your career is progressing. We will keep you updated with the developments and successes of your university and there are many ways for you to stay involved by supporting recruitment activities, acting as an ambassador and helping to raise our profile around the world.
Book<\/a> your free place<\/p>
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As the sole provider of ODP training in the North West of England, the\nBSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioners programme at Edge Hill University\nhas had a 100% employment rate for completing students.\u00a0
No tuition fees are charged for this programme.
This programme is NHS-funded and students receive a means-tested NHS\nBursary. Clinical placements are available throughout Merseyside and Greater\nManchester.<\/p>Fastrack is an intensive preparation for Higher Education programme for adults, designed to give you the skills and knowledge to prepare for entry to an Edge Hill degree course.<\/h2>
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Fees:<\/strong>
Full conference (2 days both SOLSTICE & CLTR) - \u00a3240
Day rate (1 day - either SOLSTICE or CLTR) - \u00a3125
Conference Dinner - \u00a340
all fees are exclusive of VAT
Colleagues are able to select to attend all of the conference or book on to individual days as appropriate.
Registration:<\/strong>
To book your place please complete the online registration form<\/a>
Conference Dinner:<\/strong>
A conference dinner will be held on the evening of the 13th June to enable delegates to network and enjoy our lovely campus and surrounding areas.
This will include a 3 course evening meal served in our amazing new \u2018Hub' building which is at the heart of our campus and will include a networking event and entertainment.
Places will be limited so book early to avoid disappointment!<\/p>
Are you ready?\u00a0 Are you steady?
Geared up and raring to go, Hare is in training, stood at the starting line, alert... waiting...<\/p>
Slowly does it, taking it easy,
Tortoise is planning his winter hibernation, poised with pen and paper, pondering... resting zzz<\/p>
Are you ready?\u00a0 Are you steady?
Geared up and raring to go, Hare is in training, stood at the starting line, alert... waiting...<\/p>
Slowly does it, taking it easy,
Tortoise is planning his winter hibernation, poised with pen and paper, pondering... resting zzz<\/p>
Are you ready?\u00a0 Are you steady?
Geared up and raring to go, Hare is in training, stood at the starting line, alert... waiting...<\/p>
Slowly does it, taking it easy,
Tortoise is planning his winter hibernation, poised with pen and paper, pondering... resting zzz<\/p>
Are you ready?\u00a0 Are you steady?
Geared up and raring to go, Hare is in training, stood at the starting line, alert... waiting...<\/p>
Slowly does it, taking it easy,
Tortoise is planning his winter hibernation, poised with pen and paper, pondering... resting zzz<\/p>Coffee, Muffins and Maximal Performance: A Personal Journey through Sports Science Research<\/h2>
Communication: The Key To Success - The 6th International Conference<\/h2>
Keynote Speaker: Professor Temple Grandin<\/h2>
This conference is a collaborative venture between Belle Vue House Assessment Centre and Edge Hill University.<\/p>Target Audience<\/h2>
Programme Outline (to be confirmed)
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Presentations from the 5th Annual Conference held on 20th May 2011<\/h2>
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Call for Papers<\/h2>
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This 2nd Annual Conference, hosted by Edge Hill University's PE and School Sport\nForum, is an opportunity for teachers, University lecturers and Higher Education\nstudents\u00a0to share findings from both academic research and current\nschool-based practice.<\/h2>
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Oral presentations will be\nallocated 25 minutes each and 10 minutes\nfor questions.
ABSTRACT GUIDELINES <\/strong>
Abstracts are to be submitted\nvia email to the Conference organising committee:pessconference@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a>
The abstract should not be more\nthan 250 words in length (papers\ndescribing work in progress are eligible)
For educational innovations and developments use the following headings; context and setting; why the innovation\/development was introduced; what was done; evaluation of results,
For research use the following\nheadings are appropriate; background; aims\nand objectives; methods; results;\ndiscussion; conclusion.
A panel of assessors will judge\nsubmitted summaries on the following\ncriteria:
-Soundness of approach
-Clarity of description of the development, innovation or research project
If a paper is accepted,\npresenting authors must register for the\nmeeting as a delegate. We look forward\nto
receiving your abstract.
Please note; amendments to\nabstracts cannot be made after the closing\ndate.<\/p>Call for Papers<\/h2>
Further Information<\/h2>