News for January 2009

The Vice-Chancellor of one of Europe's most elite film schools is visiting Edge Hill University this week.

Professor Grant sheds some light on the unique sound of Scouse, where its origins lie and why it is so difficult to understand.

Brian Wharton and Clare Hughes, both Edge Hill students, will take part in an event hosted by the Bluecoat in Liverpool. The free event takes place on Thursday, 29 January 2009 at 7pm.

Sir Michael Lyons, Chair of the BBC Trust, visited Edge Hill University today to see for himself the partnership between the BBC and the University at work.

Edge Hill lecturers are taking part in a free event at Tate Liverpool.

An academic at Edge Hill University has issued a health warning against the Governments planned expansion at Heathrow Airport.

If you fancy watching less TV and seeing some live entertainment this year, the Rose Theatre at Edge Hill University has a fantastic programme of shows on offer.

During the first week of February, Edge Hill will hold a week of events and taster sessions to highlight and celebrate diversity.

'Sports, Rehabilitation and Brain Injury' - the first conference of its kind in the UK is taking place in February at Edge Hill University.

Edge Hill University's stunning £8m Business and Law building has opened its doors for the first time.

Edge Hill University has launched two unique courses in response to China's growing emergence as a global power.

An internationally recognised linguistics academic has joined Edge Hill University.

Edge Hill University has won a major contract to train paramedics for North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A prize that is awarded annually to the most promising, caring, and sympathetic children's nurse has been won by Edge Hill University's Amy Bonney from St Helens.

Professor Rhiannon Evans, Director of Action on Access has been awarded an MBE for services to higher education and widening participation in the New Year's Honours List 2009.