News for May 2010

A record-breaking number of 300 delegates attended an inspirational conference geared towards helping those living and working with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome.

Midwifery students at Edge Hill University will gain first-hand experience on how maternity care is provided in developing countries, thanks to a new partnership.

More than 500 of our caring students are successfully juggling studies with volunteer work, it has been revealed as we approach Volunteers’ Week (1st to 7th June).

The 125th anniversary edition of Alumni, the magazine for and about former students of Edge Hill University, is out this week.

Humour in the Northern Ireland workplace actually helps to ease religious and political tensions, according to leading research by Edge Hill University.

It was with great pleasure that Edge Hill University welcomed the RCN (Royal College of Nursing) bus to our Ormskirk campus recently as part of its trip around the UK.

Few readers and scholars realise that prominent Swiss novelist and playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt was also a formidable poet. But Daniele Pantano, is about to change this perception.

Ground-breaking new research looks at reasons why surgeons and other groups have memory slips when working on important tasks together.

Scriptwriters who fancy plotting the storylines for famous TV dramas or radio plays can learn more from leading professional experts at two special events.

A bumper celebration is in store for staff to mark Edge Hill University’s 125th anniversary.

Dean Currall plans to come in “with a bang” when he takes up his role as the new President of the Student’ Union at Edge Hill University.

Grab your girlfriends, your dancing shoes and your waterproof mascara and get ready for an unforgettable Girls Night at the Rose Theatre.

Research shows that quality of teaching is the most important factor influencing how well pupils perform, which is why a Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL) is big news

Postponed back in January due to the blanket of snow that covered the country, Edge Hill University’s department of Natural, Geographical and Applied Sciences recently hosted their 10th Annual Coastal Conference.

Each year Edge Hill University media students have the exciting opportunity to participate in their department’s weeklong visit to New York.

Young and old braved the recent wet weather as Edge Hill University’s front lawn was transformed by the arrival of Dr Caligari and his mysterious travelling show.

Eurovision’s lifelong fan has been given an exclusive backstage pass and is set to launch the first research network on the contest.

Relive your student days and join the big alumni reunion weekend to help celebrate Edge Hill University’s 125th anniversary.

As the final semester approaches and students think about their forthcoming graduation and employment opportunities it is reassuring for them to know that Edge Hill University offers a range of initiatives to help them prepare for their chosen career paths.

Two of the country's leading commentators on children and young people will deliver a provocative free lecture.

Edge Hill University (EHU) has been accepted onto the Carbon Trust Higher Education Carbon Management programme starting in May of this year.

Beat the fuel duty increases and sign up to Shared Wheels

Edge Hill University’s expert Dr David Putwain is worried that most schools do not take exam-related anxiety seriously and wants to put that right.

Budding photographers are being encouraged by Edge Hill University to get snap happy to celebrate the United Nations (UN) International Year of Biodiversity.

Five diverse writers have been shortlisted for the Edge Hill University Short Story Prize 2010.

Edge Hill University’s Faculty of Education is currently providing secondary school heads and teachers with an opportunity that is too good to miss!

Pupils first to get a glimpse of Edge Hill University’s newly restored Sculpture Park to mark the 125th anniversary celebrations.

Residents have one final golden opportunity to view plans for a new state-of-the-art community sports complex at Edge Hill University.

Once again the International Day of the Midwife was celebrated at Edge Hill University’s Faculty of Health where midwifery students, staff and invited health professionals from local Primary Care Trusts heard from renowned speaker Nancy Durrell McKenna

Writers will be talking about their greatest passion - writing - during two special events at Edge Hill University next week.

Groundbreaking research that looks at how biological factors may contribute to the development of autism will be debated at an inspirational conference this month.

Budding poets from Edge Hill University can now apply for the first ever Rhiannon Evans Poetry Scholarship.

Jan Jackson, MaST Project Manager, explains more about the Edge Hill University Mathematics Specialist Teacher project.