Edge Hill University Shortlisted for the Times Higher University of the Year Award

Edge Hill University is celebrating after reaching the shortlist for the Times Higher Award for University of the Year 2007.

The Times Higher University of the Year Award looks at the institution's performance in several areas such as research, teaching, access and business performance. Judges also look for specific evidence of particularly bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives that have advanced the University's reputation between 1st July 2006 and 30th June 2007. Those Short-listed are seen as examples of best practice in Higher Education.

Since Edge Hill received university status in May 2006 it has become the UK's fastest growing university, as well as ranking in the top 20 English universities in the National Student Satisfaction Survey this year.

Edge Hill is no stranger to the Times Higher Educational Awards as last year it scooped the prize for the best financial support package for students.

This year 90% of UK Universities entered in one or more of the 20 categories. Previous winners of this prestigious University of the Year category award which is open to all higher education institutions in the UK, include Sheffield, Nottingham and Durham.

John Cater, Vice Chancellor at Edge Hill University said, "It is a real feather in our cap to be selected for such a coveted award. It would be a real accolade for the region to be home to the University of the Year."

The University of the Year 2007 judges were Helena Kennedy QC, Dr Bernadette Porter CBE Rector at Roehampton University until retiring in 2004, Prof Lisa Jardine from Queen Mary?s University and winner of the Life Time Achievement Award 2006 and Gerard Kelly, Editor of the Times Higher Educational Supplement.

The winner of the award will be announced on Thursday 29th November 2007 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

For further press information please contact: Angela Samata Press Officer Tel: 01695 584112 Fax: 01695 584355 angela.samata@edgehill.ac.uk