News for July 2010

A media lecturer at Edge Hill University is heading off to Hamburg to broadcast news of an exciting group she has helped to set up to enhance the development of television studies.

Take centre stage during the school holidays and put your name down for the Rose Theatre’s exciting Performing Arts Summer School.

Edge Hill University is celebrating after being awarded extra student places to meet increasing demand.

Dr Mary O’Brien, Professor Barbara Jack and Research Assistant Bridget Whitehead from the EPRC have recently concluded a major nationally funded research study entitled ‘Optimisation of services for people with motor neurone disease (MND) in Lancashire and South Cumbria’.

A politician who has dedicated her career to improving education standards for all has received an honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University yesterday (Tuesday).

Children who enjoy sports can fill their school holidays with some action-packed activities if they sign up to the CATS Club.

A former hairdresser from Fazakerley has become the first Edge Hill student to gain top honours in a prestigious new course at the University.

A disabled student whose life was torn apart after a serious car accident left him wheelchair-bound has beaten the odds to graduate at Edge Hill University.

An inspirational teacher who was knighted by the Queen for services to education has received an honorary degree from Edge Hill University.

A leader in the world of education has received an honorary award from Edge Hill University.

As anyone who has ever had to go into hospital for surgery will know, it is a daunting and often scary prospect. Peace of mind is provided by the knowledge that the people undertaking the surgery are qualified, experienced and capable. When we talk about this, we naturally refer to the surgeon performing the procedure, but what about the rest of the team who play just as vital a role?

A star Edge Hill student who researched the controversial subject of African girl soldiers has achieved the highest overall percentage for her studies this year.

Three geography students born in three different decades have graduated from Edge Hill University with first class honours degrees.

A grandmother who has juggled family life with fostering and volunteering has graduated from Edge Hill University with first class honours degree.

A former postman who changed career paths after being diagnosed with a sleep disorder has graduated from Edge Hill University with a first class honours degree.

Every year in June, a small but devoted group of women gather at Edge Hill University to rekindle old friendships, share memories and catch up on news of their old institution. They are the Edge Hill College Guild, the University’s oldest surviving alumni group.

Three Public Relations students have already landed jobs within this highly competitive industry as they graduate.

An inspirational social entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to helping disadvantaged children has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University.

A budding student filmmaker from Ormskirk has just landed a first class honours degree from Edge Hill University.

Edge Hill University has been named the largest provider of postgraduate education in the UK.

One of the key figures behind the survival and success of Edge Hill University has received an honorary award.

Its double celebrations for a mother and daughter who have graduated together at Edge Hill University today, with both gaining promotions.

Morecambe FC's pre season fitness regime has been boosted by advice from a team of expert sports scientists from Edge Hill University.

Outstanding prospective new students who want to study at Edge Hill University could be in line for a High Achievers Scholarship.

Rising talent Carys Bray has been named this year’s MA Creative Writing winner in the Edge Hill University Short Story Prize 2010.

Keith Robson reflects on his studies towards an MA Education at Edge Hill University.

Over one hundred and fifty former students recently returned to Edge Hill University to celebrate its 125th anniversary at the first alumni reunion weekend.

For the first time ever Edge Hill University will host all of its graduation ceremonies on the Ormskirk campus when more than 3,000 students will don their caps and gowns in the week of 19th to 23rd July.

It was with great pleasure that Ian Shirley, Senior Lecturer in Music Education, welcomed attendees and guest speakers to Edge Hill University for the first ‘Sounding Edge’ conference Thinking about Singing – Developing Reflective Practice in Music Education.

Famous screenwriter and co-creator of The League of Gentlemen Jeremy Dyson has been named the winner of the Edge Hill University Short Story Prize 2010.

Edge Hill’s Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Creative and Media trainees were joined by their mentors, as well as representatives from local schools and colleges, at an exhibition held to showcase their personal teaching practice with pupils aged 14 -19 and celebrate success in their studies.

Edge Hill recently celebrated yet another achievement as it became one of the first Universities in the UK to successfully host a student exchange through EGEA - the European Geographers Association for Students and Young Geographers.