News for November 2010

One of Britain’s most popular comedians will receive an honorary degree from Edge Hill University during December’s graduation ceremonies.

Join veteran fiddle player Peter Knight for an evening of outstanding traditional music as he brings his new band, Gigspanner, to the Rose Theatre.

Television supremo Peter Salmon, who is leading the development of the world's most advanced broadcasting centre, will visit Edge Hill University on 2nd December.

Edge Hill University was runner up for the University of the Year title in the 2010 Times Higher Awards (25th November).

The man who wrote the ‘bible’ for students of advertising, marketing and design will pass on his words of wisdom to Edge Hill University’s students at a special masterclass.

Take a step back in time and come along to our next exhibition tracing the history of Edge Hill University as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations.

Edge Hill University is topping the employment charts following news that more than 200 extra jobs have been created at the award-winning campus.

First and second year Edge Hill Dance and Dance and Drama students celebrated a very special Evening of Dance recently at the University’s Studio Theatre, showcasing a number of their ambitious and exhilarating dance styles.

Edge Hill representatives received a very warm welcome at Ramsey Grammar School recently as our first ‘Primary and Early Years Subject Conference’ was held on the Isle of Man for pupils in years twelve and thirteen.

An award-winning playwright who has just returned to the UK from Australia to lecture at Edge Hill University will have one of his productions shown in New York.

It is widely accepted that continued use of illegal drugs can have many negative effects on users, but when people ask ‘Exactly what harm do they cause?’ it can still be unclear and difficult to answer definitively.

The life and work of one of Edge Hill University's most distinguished alumnus and the country's first female barrister will come under the spotlight at a special guest lecture on Monday 31st January 2011.

Professor Martin Ashley, Head of Research in Edge Hill’s Faculty of Education, has for some time now been leading on the Boys Keep Singing project in collaboration with the University of York and the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain.

Students at Edge Hill University are getting involved in one of the largest coastal projects in Europe to alleviate flooding and regenerate nationally important saltmarsh.

Get in the Christmas spirit and help raise money for charity by taking part in Ormskirk’s first Santa Dash at Edge Hill University.

Performing Arts students are flying high because Edge Hill University has become the first in the country to offer them the chance to study performance that happens in the air.

Edge Hill University has teamed up with partners to launch the Once Upon a Time creative writing competition.

A lecturer from Edge Hill University is passing on her words of wisdom about personal development in a new book.

Join Edge Hill University’s Fast for Floods campaign to raise much-needed funds for the victims of the Pakistan disaster.

A controversial area of research on the consequences of mass violence and the Holocaust will be discussed during a special history seminar at Edge Hill University.

The ideal teacher is androgynous, smartly dressed and has two faces, according to research by Edge Hill University.

Chloe Hall is an exceptional singer and an exceptional songwriter. Experience the big voice from Down Under at Edge Hill University’s Rose Theatre on Friday 19th November.

As part of our ongoing 125 anniversary celebrations Edge Hill University recently joined forces with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) for two very special workshops.

Language in Africa is to be explored during a special research seminar at Edge Hill University.

Get ready to sing, dance and laugh your string vest off with Sex & Docks & Rock ‘n’ Roll at the Rose Theatre.

With Graduate employment once again hitting the headlines the careers support provided to university students is more important than ever.

It is widely accepted that the experiences children encounter in their early years can have an enormous impact on the rest of their lives and can hugely influence their future prospects.

Edge Hill University’s Corporate Communications team are taking a step Back to the Future for a gruelling sponsored walk to mark the institution’s 125th anniversary

Talented former staff and students have joined together for a special one-off art exhibition to mark Edge Hill University’s 125th anniversary.

George Orwell’s legendary satire, Animal Farm, is transformed into an unmissable one-man show at the Rose Theatre on Thursday 18th November.

Alumni are invited to a special private view of an exhibition tracing the history of Edge Hill University as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations.

Creative students have designed a captivating centrepiece for an exhibition next month to attract prospective applicants to Edge Hill University.

This year’s Advertiser Sports Awards at Edge Hill University was hailed as the best yet by organisers.

Donate your old memorabilia for an exciting exhibition tracing the history of Edge Hill University as part of the125th anniversary celebrations.

A senior lecturer in performance at Edge Hill University is calling for a change in people’s attitudes towards men who dance in a bid to encourage more into the profession.

A new music documentary executive-produced by an Edge Hill University professor has been nominated for two prestigious awards.

Why not swap the economy for comedy with a night of hilarious stand-up at Edge Hill University’s Rose Theatre.

Current debates and critical issues in the teaching profession are discussed in a new book written by an Edge Hill University lecturer.

Performing artists from Edge Hill University will be treating the audience to an Evening of Dance on Wednesday 3rd November.