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Athletes competing in the 2012 Olympics are gearing up for training at Edge Hill University after a successful visit to sample the sporting facilities.

Edge Hill recently welcomed professionals from various fields to deliver inspiring talks to first year Physical Education and School Sport students on preparing for careers in the competitive sports industry.

Olympic officials will be given a grand tour of Edge Hill University’s sporting facilities as the campus prepares to become ‘home’ to athletes for the London 2012 Games.

An internationally renowned researcher from Edge Hill University has been awarded a prestigious accolade in recognition of his passion for sport and exercise sciences.

A sports studies expert from Edge Hill University is hoping to influence the way research is carried out around policies at a prestigious conference in Spain.

Edge Hill University has been awarded a prestigious research grant to look at ways to develop sustainable sport in Africa.

Sporting Edge has been officially recognised for ensuring that more disabled people then ever before have access to fitness facilities.

A talented snooker player from Edge Hill University is in line to become a professional player after setting his sights on the prestigious Qualifying School.

An internationally renowned sports law expert from Edge Hill University has influenced a major inquiry on how European policy may affect sport.

An outstanding Edge Hill University student who has given up her spare time to help a leading youth charity has received a prestigious award at St James’ Palace.

Edge Hill University is topping the tables as a leading education provider according to new figures released this week.

Students from Edge Hill University have organised a special event that aims to get more disabled children taking part in sport.

Sports students from Edge Hill University will have an exciting opportunity to work in Africa following a new partnership.

Leading sports law experts from Edge Hill University have carried out an important study on equal rights for non-nationals in sports competitions in the European Union.

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

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

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

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.

There is still time to nominate your sporting hero for this year’s West Lancashire Sports Awards.

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.

Morecambe FC's pre season fitness regime has been boosted by advice from a team of expert sports scientists from Edge Hill University.

A leading sports law expert from Edge Hill University has been asked to help shape the future of sport in the European Union.

Research is underway into the controversial subject of football pitch-side aggression.

Liverpool FC legend Phil Thompson was just one of the region’s sporting heroes picking up an award at the star-studded Ormskirk Advertiser Sports Awards, sponsored by Edge Hill University.

A team of runners from Edge Hill University’s sports department put in an impressive performance at this year’s 5k Team Challenge race in Liverpool.

Edge Hill Sports Therapy students had their skills put to the test recently as they took part in a national football tournament.

Not many Premiership footballers can say they scored a goal on their international debut. Even fewer can boast putting one past Germany! But that was how a 16-year-old Sue Smith burst onto the international women’s football scene in 1996 – and she hasn’t looked back since.

We're currently looking for prospective and current Edge Hill students who can demonstrate excellence in one of five areas: sport, performing arts, creative arts, volunteering and online activities.

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport heaped praise on Edge Hill University's Ormskirk campus on Monday.

'Sports, Rehabilitation and Brain Injury' - the first conference of its kind in the UK is taking place in February at Edge Hill University.

Edge Hill welcomed school teacher Samuel Ofori, 36, from New Koforidua, Ghana on to campus this week.

Prof Richard Parrish delivers his inaugural lecture, 'What the Bloody Hell has the Common Market got to do with Sport?'

Professors and Doctors in the field of Sports and Brain Injury are heading to Edge Hill University in Lancashire to take part in a unique conference.

Edge Hill University and Resolve International are holding a sports day for local schoolchildren to raise awareness of the poverty in Nepal.