Funding Boost for Edge Hill

Edge Hill has been recognised in the Government's funding allocations as one of the most successful higher education institutions in England, with the largest percentage increase in the North West region.

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) has awarded Edge Hill a 7% increase in income per student for 2005-2006, a funding settlement that significantly outstrips inflation and acknowledges the growth in demand to study there.

Dr John Cater, Chief Executive is pleased that Edge Hill has been supported as it strives for university status: "This funding award is the fifth largest percentage increase amongst major higher education institutions. The Universities of Bath and Warwick, the London School of Economics and Imperial College London are the only institutions to receive more funding per student."

The settlement not only recognises the increased demand for places at Edge Hill but also its strong commitment to widening participation for groups underrepresented in the sector. It is yet further confirmation of the Government?s confidence in Edge Hill to continue to deliver quality teaching for people from all walks of life," said Dr Cater.

The desire to study at Edge Hill is reflected in an 85% growth in applications over the past five years and a 21% increase in the current year.

"We look forward to continuing to train the nurses, teachers and the wide range of graduates needed throughout the region," added Dr Cater.

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