News for April 2010

Exciting links have been formed between Edge Hill University and a top university in China, resulting in new scholarships being launched.

New York’s musicians welcomed a unique live composition from one of Edge Hill University’s senior lecturers recently.

Culturally-rich paintings from Bangladesh have been donated to Edge Hill University for a special exhibition to celebrate the 125th anniversary.

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.

Get active at Sporting Edge during Inclusive Fitness Week - an incentive that aims to get more disabled people taking part in sport.

Dr Ben Gidley from the University of Oxford came to Edge Hill University this week for the fourth and final Ethnicity, Race and Racism Research Seminar organised by the Department of English and History.

Edge Hill’s Law and Criminology students swapped the University’s Business and Law Building for the European Parliament as they were addressed by three Conservative Members of the European Parliament in Brussels.

A new film about the controversial subject of female genital mutilation is to be screened during the International Day of the Midwife.

Get ready for one of the best nights of folk and acoustic music in the North West!

Awards were given out to the most outstanding Edge Hill students to recognise their achievements in the voluntary sector and workplace this week.

With royalty, rock stars and award winning actors amongst his list of friends and colleagues, renowned film producer Nik Powell provided Edge Hill University students, staff and invited guests with an afternoon of valuable lessons and entertaining anecdotes spanning his forty year career.

Edge Hill University's own national treasure Stuart Maconie is returning to the Ormskirk Campus to help celebrate the institution's milestone 125th anniversary this year.

Shorelines and landscapes are captured beautifully in an inspirational new textile exhibition at Edge Hill University to mark its 125th anniversary celebrations.

Big names in the literary world as well as screenwriters, an actor and a comedian have entered their works in Edge Hill University's Short Story Prize 2010.

Former Edge Hill student and academic Pamela Russell, a now successfully published author, returned to University recently to discuss her latest book, Liverpool’s Children in the Second World War.

A musician and senior lecturer at Edge Hill University is hoping that his radio play that revives the sounds of the 60s will make it to the big screen.

Climb aboard Dr Cagliari's caravan of chaos and join the mysterious medic for a spectacular outdoor event.

One of the UK's top film producers is coming to Edge Hill University to talk to students about his experiences.

What does it mean to be white in today's society is the big question that will be asked during a topical racism debate on Wednesday 21st April.

Talented animation students from Edge Hill University have beat off stiff competition to have their work screened in a hard-hitting national cancer campaign.

A London pub becomes the dark and claustrophobic setting for a highly imaginative reinvention of the classic tale, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, showing at Edge Hill University's Rose Theatre.

Fighting fit recruits will be put through their paces if they join a brand new military-style boot camp being launched at Edge Hill University this Wednesday (14th April).

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.

Two innovative postgraduate courses have been launched for individuals working in the voluntary and third sector and public sector, in a bid to bridge the gap in the current educational market.

This month the Rose Theatre will come alive with some classic tales and weird and wonderful performances to suit all tastes.

It's a race against time if you want to take part in a special run to raise money for the National Autistic Society - so hurry and put your name down.

A student nurse at Edge Hill University has landed her dream job at a top children's hospital after completing a unique work placement in Dublin.

A climate change expert at Edge Hill University has welcomed the news that plans to expand Heathrow Airport are to be reviewed.

Mark Leather, the former Liverpool, Sunderland and Wigan Warriors physio, is featured in today's Daily Mail talking about why Rooney should not risk an early return to games because of the long-term impact his ankle injury could have.

Children who suffer from exam-related stress are taking part in an innovative pilot that has been designed to help them retrain the brain and reduce their anxieties.

The alumni team recently held its second successful networking event with former Edge Hill student, Peter Davies the guest speaker for the evening.