News for October 2010

Two of the most distinguished poets in US and UK literature shared a stage at Edge Hill University for the first time in one of the highlights of the UK’s literary calendar.

There’s no doubt that Edge Hill University’s study abroad programme can be a life-changing experience for many, but how can this best be portrayed to those thinking of taking part?

A heart bypass patient from Edge Hill University who decided to write poems to aid his journey to recovery has had his collection published.

Jonathan Poole, programme manager at the newly established ‘Centre for Advanced Training in Dance’, based within the Lowry in Manchester, joined Edge Hill students recently to give them a tutorial on the subject of proposing and managing community dance projects.

A Nigerian student’s innovative ideas on how to ensure that education is made universal in his country has resulted in a scholarship to Edge Hill University.

Film Studies alumni recently met on campus for a reunion at a special one-off event with Jonathan Pryce.

An exciting child health research project between Edge Hill University and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has been short-listed for a prestigious award.

Music mogul, journalist and academic, Professor Simon Frith, will be sharing his secrets with Edge Hill University’s media students this month.

A conference discussing the future of the UK education workforce took place at Edge Hill University on Wednesday.

Former Edge Hill student, Stuart Maconie, this week made his debut as presenter for Inside Out North West on BBC One.

Discover the woman behind one of the great figures of the 20th century in My Darling Clemmie showing at the Rose Theatre.

A self-exile from Switzerland tells readers of his escape to a new life through a series of poems that have just been published.

Military solutions and ‘hard’ policing are not the best way to deal with terrorism and political violence according to research led by Edge Hill University.

A writer from Edge Hill University is helping to bring a piece of history to life to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.

It was an honour and a privilege to welcome Sohail Rahman to Edge Hill University recently, as the internationally renowned television presenter, correspondent and news anchor hosted a very special Media Department masterclass.

Join Tom and the Girl Pirates on a swashbuckling family adventure to sail the seven seas and steal the booty at the Rose Theatre .

An alumni reunion which included six of the first male students to stay in Lancashire Hall was recently held on campus.

Trainee teachers at Edge Hill University will be putting sixth formers through a gruelling series of tasks in their own version of hit TV show The Apprentice.

Eighty-nine deserving students who will benefit from this year’s Edge Hill University Excellence Scholarships are to be acknowledged at an awards ceremony this month.

A vital humanitarian project to improve the lives of the people in crisis-torn Gaza is soon to begin with staff from Edge Hill University prepared to play an important role.

Edge Hill University strives to continually offer the very best learning experiences for all our students, and it is with this in mind that our BA (Hons) in Social Work has had invaluable contributions from a devoted group of experienced service users and carers since its introduction in 2008.

Sports law experts from Edge Hill University have helped shape the future of European sport by giving crucial evidence to the European Parliament Culture Committee.

Geography students at Edge Hill University are the most satisfied in the country according to new data.

Two bungling burglars get more than they bargained for in Mark Whiteley’s hilariously dark, new comedy, Thick as Thieves.

The Alumni Team recently welcomed former students back to campus to celebrate a special anniversary.

Throughout September students from Edge Hill’s MA Making Performance course have been showcasing their unique talents at a variety of dedicated events held at venues throughout the region.

October sees a number of entertaining shows being performed at the Rose Theatre that you won’t want to miss.

The Alumni Team recently hosted the third in its series of Alumni Networking Events supported by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Two performing arts lecturers from Edge Hill University will be bringing a popular tourist attraction to life this weekend with their very own audio-visual creation.

Young performers can take centre stage and learn from the professionals if they sign up for the brand new Rose Youth Theatre.

Learning Services have launched innovative inductions to help new students develop the academic skills they need for starting Edge Hill University.

Celebrate National Poetry Day nthis month by booking your free place to see two of the most distinguished poets in US and UK literature read their work at Edge Hill University.

Commuters travelling to Edge Hill University are being encouraged to try the greener benefits of car-sharing by taking part in the first ever national Liftshare Week.

A trainee teacher’s commitment to helping ethnically diverse students has been recognised with a prestigious award from Edge Hill University.