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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Jamie Stockley, winner of the Paul Cannon award 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.

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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.

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Published: Thu, 28 May 2009

Andy Burnham MP

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 finall word

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

Fred Talbot with Edge Hill University students

... 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.

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Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2009

Valley Community Theatre

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.

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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

Roman Polanski

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.

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Published: Fri, 30 Jan 2009

TV

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

Show Flyer

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.

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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.

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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.

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Published: Tue, 26 Feb 2008

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