News tagged with Media
Award-winning alumnus makes an impression in the media industry
After winning awards for his work during his time at Edge Hill University, media graduate Jim Martin is now making an impression in the media industry and his work has been selected for this year’s London Short Film Festival.
Published: Fri, 13 Jan 2012
An audience with Stuart Maconie
Hundreds of fans were entertained by Edge Hill’s star alumnus Stuart Maconie who recently returned to his university to talk about his new book and lots more.
Published: Mon, 17 Oct 2011
Egypt’s controversial film director inspires students
Multi award-winning Egyptian film director, Khaled El Hagar, encouraged Edge Hill University students to follow their beliefs during an inspirational visit.
Published: Tue, 11 Oct 2011
When radio goes wrong
BBC North’s Head of Audio and Music Production, based at the innovative MediaCity, will visit Edge Hill University to talk to students about challenges in the profession.
Published: Thu, 6 Oct 2011
Student nominated for highlighting issues in gay community
A media student from Edge Hill University has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for bringing gay and lesbian community issues to the fore.
Published: Wed, 5 Oct 2011
Shine in a crowded market place
Experts will explore the boundless opportunities for brands to use new media to progress in business at the next Alumni Networking Event.
Published: Thu, 29 Sep 2011
Hope and Glory for an audience with Stuart Maconie
Edge Hill’s star alumnus Stuart Maconie will return to his university to talk about and read from his new book and much else besides.
Published: Tue, 27 Sep 2011
AND over to Rosa
An award-winning filmmaker at Edge Hill University is to have her work shown at an event which celebrates the different cultures of Liverpool.
Published: Mon, 26 Sep 2011
Film expert interrogates image-making
A leading thinker in the field of film from Edge Hill University will debate the work of controversial filmmaker Humphrey Jennings at an international conference.
Published: Wed, 21 Sep 2011
Musicologist debates the Music Appreciation Movement
A researcher from Edge Hill University is presenting a series of radio programmes exploring the Music Appreciation Movement this week.
Published: Thu, 25 Aug 2011
Musicologist to debate the Music Appreciation Movement on air
A researcher from Edge Hill University is presenting a series of radio programmes exploring the Music Appreciation Movement.
Published: Wed, 17 Aug 2011
Clear your way to success
Didn’t get the grades you were expecting for your university course? Or want to change subjects? Then Edge Hill University’s Clearing Team could help.
Published: Thu, 11 Aug 2011
BBC’s Mark Thompson receives honorary award
Director General of the BBC Mark Thompson, ranked one of the most powerful people in the world, has received an honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University.
Published: Fri, 22 Jul 2011
Comedienne Jennifer Saunders receives honorary award
Absolutely Fabulous star and one of Britain’s funniest comediennes Jennifer Saunders has received an honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University.
Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011
Professor marks first Liverpool Arabic Film Festival
A film producer from Edge Hill University is marking the first Liverpool Arabic Film Festival of its kind by joining forces with one of Egypt’s top directors for a special event.
Published: Tue, 5 Jul 2011
Expanding adaptations
A Professor of Film from Edge Hill University was guest speaker at an international conference on screen adaptations recently.
Published: Thu, 23 Jun 2011
All aboard for journalism expert
A media expert from Edge Hill University will be delivering a series of lectures around journalism on board one of the most prestigious cruise ships in the world this summer.
Published: Thu, 23 Jun 2011
Musicologist puts ‘Diva’ under the spotlight
A leading musicologist from Edge Hill University is debating the issue of female performers being portrayed as complex ‘divas’ during an international conference.
Published: Tue, 21 Jun 2011
Domestic Violence – Spell it out in schools
Getting domestic violence onto the school curriculum to raise awareness of the issue was top of the agenda when students from Edge Hill University lobbied their local MP.
Published: Thu, 2 Jun 2011
What is the future of journalism?
Is the future of print journalism dead? This will be one of the topics of debate at an Edge Hill University event.
Published: Wed, 4 May 2011
Media censorship
Censorship and its limits in media creative practice was debated during a special one-day research symposium at Edge Hill University.
Published: Tue, 19 Apr 2011
Near Neighbours
A filmmaker from Edge Hill University will be highlighting the unique cultures of the British Chinese community as part of a special exhibition.
Published: Tue, 19 Apr 2011
How to be creative in times of economic crises
A leading media expert from Edge Hill University will join author and actor Alexi Sayle to look at how creative industries can beat the economic crisis.
Published: Thu, 14 Apr 2011
Film and technology expert to visit University
The man behind Watchmaker Films and who has worked in all major Hollywood studios is coming to Edge Hill University for a special event.
Published: Thu, 31 Mar 2011
Watching the Media
Censorship and its limits in media creative practice will be examined during a special one-day research symposium at Edge Hill University.
Published: Fri, 25 Mar 2011
Professor’s Q&A with filmmaker
Catch footage of one of Edge Hill University’s top media professors chairing a special screening of a new film in Liverpool.
Published: Fri, 18 Mar 2011
Pictures tell a thousand words
Captivating photographs taken by two Edge Hill University lecturers are being used to illustrate a new book for disadvantaged readers.
Published: Wed, 23 Feb 2011
Musicologist studies British fixation with German band
A professional musicologist from Edge Hill University takes a look at the British fascination with the influential German band Kraftwerk in a new book out now.
Published: Wed, 16 Feb 2011
University playwright wins award ‘Down Under’
An award-winning playwright from Edge Hill University has scooped another accolade from ‘down under’ for one of his productions.
Published: Tue, 8 Feb 2011
The big screen beckons for media graduates after scooping TV award
Television companies are interested in Edge Hill University’s talented media graduates who scooped a prestigious Royal Television Society award this week.
Published: Mon, 31 Jan 2011
Professors talks Beatle-mania
One of Edge Hill University’s top professors in film is delivering a question and answer session on stories behind iconic photographs of the legendary Liverpool band The Beatles.
Published: Thu, 27 Jan 2011
Graduates nominated for Royal Television Society Awards
Talented media graduates from Edge Hill University have been nominated for an accolade in this year’s Royal Television Society NW Student Awards.
Published: Wed, 22 Dec 2010
Television veteran visits University
A veteran television producer will provide students with an insight into the challenging times ahead within the media industry during a special masterclass today.
Published: Thu, 16 Dec 2010
"Be distinctive”, BBC’s Peter Salmon urges media students
BBC’s Director of the North, Peter Salmon urged media students to be innovative and distinctive if they want to make it in the competitive media industry.
Published: Mon, 6 Dec 2010
BBC’s Peter Salmon opening University TV studios
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.
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2010
Star in advertising
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.
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2010
Film nominated for two industry awards
A new music documentary executive-produced by an Edge Hill University professor has been nominated for two prestigious awards.
Published: Wed, 3 Nov 2010
Popular music expert hits right note
Music mogul, journalist and academic, Professor Simon Frith, will be sharing his secrets with Edge Hill University’s media students this month.
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2010
‘Drafted’ in for screen success
A talented screenwriter from Edge Hill University could fulfil her dreams of having her film hitting cinemas after being chosen for a brand new training programme.
Published: Thu, 30 Sep 2010
Anchorman breaks his career news to students
An award-winning journalist with the ability to put fear aside to cover war-torn zones is coming to Edge Hill University to talk to students about his experiences.
Published: Thu, 16 Sep 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
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
Television academic spearheads new research group
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.
Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010
Picture Perfect
A budding student filmmaker from Ormskirk has just landed a first class honours degree from Edge Hill University.
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2010
Trio land PR jobs before graduation
Three Public Relations students have already landed jobs within this highly competitive industry as they graduate.
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2010
Of music and the city
One of Edge Hill University’s top professors in film and media has co executive-produced a new music documentary that has hit the big screen in Birmingham.
Published: Fri, 25 Jun 2010
PR degree gets prestigious CIPR award
Edge Hill University’s popular Public Relations degree has received official recognition from the prestigious Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2010
Students secure jobs before graduation
Students at Edge Hill University are bucking the trend and landing their dream jobs before they even graduate this summer.
Published: Mon, 14 Jun 2010
PR students enhance reputation of 'real' organisations
Two organisations have benefited from the help of our Public Relations students who have worked tirelessly on campaigns to raise their profiles.
Published: Thu, 10 Jun 2010
Souled Out
Creeping round council estates, exploring spooky mansions, trudging through fields – it’s all in a day’s work for Edge Hill graduate and TV location scout, Alex Tridimas.
Published: Mon, 5 Oct 2009
BBC premiere for Edge Hill Lecturer
A film made by Edge Hill lecturer Carl Hunter is to have its TV premiere this week on BBC 2.
Published: Tue, 11 Aug 2009
A Women’s Place?
Staff Profile: Stéphanie Genz, Senior Lecturer in Media and Culture
Published: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
Edge Hill students have their first taste of the big screen
Edge Hill media students had their first taste of life on the big screen this week when they showcased their work at FACT, Liverpool.
Published: Thu, 11 Jun 2009
The 'F’ word comes to Liverpool
Edge Hill University will host the international Feminist and Women’s Studies Association (FWSA) Conference at the Bluecoat, Liverpool, later this month.
Published: Tue, 9 Jun 2009
Question Time
Andy Burnham, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport visited Edge Hill University to discuss the future of Britain in the digital age with Media students.
Published: Thu, 28 May 2009
Media moguls
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Andy Burnham is returning to Edge Hill University as part of its annual Media Week.
Published: Tue, 12 May 2009
From Russia with love
An Edge Hill lecturer is Moscow-bound after he was granted unrestricted access to this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Published: Thu, 30 Apr 2009
The Final Word
During a whistle stop tour of the University, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Andy Burnham chatted to E42 about the future of British creativity, how Edge Hill students are well-prepared to contribute and the ‘wonderful’ Ormskirk Campus.
Published: Thu, 26 Mar 2009
... And what have we got for tonight?
Veteran broadcaster Fred Talbot, best know for his animated weather reports from the floating map during ITV's This Morning, visited Edge Hill University yesterday.
Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2009
Edge Hill PR students throw the spotlight on community theatre
Edge Hill University students aim to revitalise an award-winning community theatre in Merseyside by masterminding a major publicity push as part of their coursework.
Published: Tue, 10 Feb 2009
Edge Hill grabs the headlines with unique online journalism course
A unique, intensive programme to enable journalists and public relations professionals to broaden their skills into online technology has been launched by Edge Hill University.
Published: Mon, 9 Feb 2009
Culture minister visits 'wonderful' Edge Hill campus
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport heaped praise on Edge Hill University's Ormskirk campus on Monday.
Published: Tue, 3 Feb 2009
Early Polanski films to be shown at Edge Hill by visiting Vice Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor of one of Europe's most elite film schools is visiting Edge Hill University this week.
Published: Fri, 30 Jan 2009
University signs partnership with the BBC
Edge Hill University and the BBC will work together to open up pathways into employment in the media industry and develop new talent within the region.
Published: Tue, 12 Aug 2008
The Creative Future Showcased At FACT
More than 80 of Edge Hill University's top creative talents from the Media Department will showcase their final year work at FACT on Monday, 2 June 2008.
Published: Thu, 29 May 2008
Eurovision's Biggest Fan Gets Back Stage Pass
Self-proclaimed fan and expert on the Eurovision Song Contest Phil Jackson will attend this years event in Serbia as one of only four accredited experts with the BBC.
Published: Fri, 9 May 2008
Edge Hill Becomes A Place of British Film
A series of free public lectures ranging from palliative care to the place of British film is due to start in March to celebrate Edge Hill University's new professorial appointments.
Published: Tue, 26 Feb 2008