News for August 2010
UK and US Laureates Perform Edge Hill Poetry Reading
Two of the most distinguished poets in US and UK literature will take part in a unique poetry reading at Edge Hill University.
Published: Fri, 20 Aug 2010
MP turns nurse at University’s virtual hospital
West Lancashire’s MP swapped her political hat for some ‘hands on’ health care experience at Edge Hill University’s innovative real-life hospital setting.
Published: Fri, 20 Aug 2010
BioBlitz
Celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity by joining a BioBlitz event at Edge Hill University this weekend.
Published: Wed, 18 Aug 2010
Psychology conversion gets BPS award
Looking for a career in psychology but haven’t got the relevant degree? Why not apply for a conversion qualification at Edge Hill University, which has just received official recognition from the prestigious British Psychological Society (BPS).
Published: Tue, 17 Aug 2010
Good lesson for teacher trainee
Teacher trainee Jennifer Eardley was saved from taking a year out of higher education after successfully applying for a last minute place at Edge Hill University through Clearing.
Published: Tue, 17 Aug 2010
Making history
History student Becky Jackson is happily reflecting on her successful first year at Edge Hill after coming to the University through Clearing.
Published: Mon, 16 Aug 2010
Clear your way to success
Didn’t get the grades you were expecting for your university course? Don’t panic, is the message from Edge Hill University’s Clearing Team.
Published: Mon, 16 Aug 2010
Greener living at Edge Hill
Find out what Edge Hill University is doing to protect the environment in double-click time by visiting a brand new section on the website.
Published: Fri, 13 Aug 2010
Top of the jobs
Edge Hill University is topping the league tables nationally for graduate employment.
Published: Fri, 13 Aug 2010
Projection and Reflection
Artists from Edge Hill University are bringing an innovative animation and interactive media exhibition to Liverpool’s cultural scene this month.
Published: Fri, 13 Aug 2010
Student makes history following political leaders
History student will follow in the footsteps of world leaders after being awarded a place at one of the most prestigious establishments in the political sector.
Published: Fri, 6 Aug 2010
Noble Women
Artist, poet and Edge Hill University alumnus Alice Lenkiewicz has an inspiring exhibition on this month at Liverpool Cathedral.
Published: Fri, 6 Aug 2010
Outrage at film funding cuts
Film and media expert Professor Roger Shannon has spoken of his outrage at plans to abolish the UK Film Council and warns that critical regional funding needs to continue.
Published: Fri, 6 Aug 2010
Cigarettes to blame for World Cup hopes going up in smoke
Players having an unhealthy penchant for cigarettes could be one of the reasons for England’s World Cup defeat, according to an Edge Hill University expert.
Published: Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Soccer duo back for Dominique memorial
Football’s famous double act Saint and Greavsie are reuniting for a charity event in memory of Edge Hill University student Dominique Williams.
Published: Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Are you ‘Fit to Practise’?
A new web zone has been launched to help prospective health care students decide whether they are ‘fit to practise’.
Published: Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Bigger slice of funding
Edge Hill University has been awarded one of the biggest funding increases in the country.
Published: Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Academic Quality Unit Awarded 2nd External Contract
Edge Hill University's Academic Quality Unit has just been awarded a second external contract to provide secretariat services for one of the sector's leading professional bodies.
Published: Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Graduates make their own history
It was with great delight that families, friends and Edge Hill staff joined the most recent History graduates to celebrate their academic success.
Published: Mon, 2 Aug 2010
Trainee helps produce a book about journeys into teaching
Catherine Shiel, Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE trainee, discusses the book she has helped to produce about journeys into teaching.
Published: Mon, 2 Aug 2010