News & Events
Athletes step up their pace for Olympics
Athletes competing in the 2012 Olympics are gearing up for training at Edge Hill University after a successful visit to sample the sporting facilities.
27 Jan 2012
Ambitious sports and accommodation plans given go-ahead
Exciting plans from Edge Hill University to invest more than £55million in its sports facilities and accommodation for students have been given the green light.
16 Jan 2012
Alumni continue to support the future of Sports students
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.
12 Dec 2011
Junior Athlete Education Day proves a winner
Edge Hill’s department of Sport and Physical Activity recently hosted an event that should give young sporting talent the best chance of future success, while also providing its own students with invaluable practical experience to aid their future careers.
25 Nov 2011
Winning scholarship is music to Elliot’s ears
A colourful musical background while growing up in East Africa has led Elliot Black to establish the first ever Kenyan National Youth Orchestra (KNYO) – and has resulted in an Excellence in Performing Arts Scholarship from Edge Hill.
23 Nov 2011
Students lead new sports conference
Sports students will have a unique opportunity to take part in a new conference with leading experts at Edge Hill University.
18 Nov 2011
Scholarship winner to compete in Paralympics
Being born with dwarfism hasn’t deterred Sean Clare from reaching his full potential as an athlete. Now he is celebrating news that he’s in Great Britain’s Paralympics team and has been given a Sporting Excellence Scholarship from Edge Hill University.
08 Nov 2011
Fellowship for Professor of Sport and Exercise Sciences
An internationally renowned researcher from Edge Hill University has been awarded a prestigious accolade in recognition of his passion for sport and exercise sciences.
12 Oct 2011
Students experience an African adventure
While most students took a well-earned break over the summer, four of Edge Hill’s sport and physical activity students experienced the trip of a lifetime.
06 Sep 2011
Academic calls for radical change in sports policy research
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.
06 Sep 2011
Top marks for fitness facilities for all abilities
Sporting Edge has been officially recognised for ensuring that more disabled people then ever before have access to fitness facilities.
19 May 2011
Snooker is the jackpot for student
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.
20 Apr 2011
IDEAL preparations underway for once-in-a-lifetime trip
As we move towards the end of the academic year, a quiet summer is certainly not on the cards for a group of sport students who have successfully been selected to take part in an innovative working trip to Ghana.
18 Apr 2011
Sports expert involved in House of Lords inquiry
An internationally renowned sports law expert from Edge Hill University has influenced a major inquiry on how European policy may affect sport.
15 Apr 2011
Edge Hill students visit Preston prison
Following a recent talk by HMP Preston’s Governor of Re-offending Paul Campbell, a number of first year Physical Education and School Sport students visited the prison to find out first-hand about perspective careers as Physical Training Instructors.
06 Apr 2011
Employability Days in Sport
The spring term has once again seen third year Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Studies and Sports Therapy students participate in Edge Hill University’s annual Employability Days in Sport event.
30 Mar 2011
A royal award for sports student
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.
21 Mar 2011
Leading provider of higher education
Edge Hill University is topping the tables as a leading education provider according to new figures released this week.
15 Mar 2011
Students help open sport opportunities for disabled
Students from Edge Hill University have organised a special event that aims to get more disabled children taking part in sport.
11 Mar 2011
University to deliver sports to African communities
Sports students from Edge Hill University will have an exciting opportunity to work in Africa following a new partnership.
25 Jan 2011
TV debut for rugby team in a league of their own
A TV appearance beckons for Edge Hill’s student rugby league team as they compete in the national Student Rugby League’s elite Super 8 competition.
24 Jan 2011
Make a dash for charity
Get in the Christmas spirit and help raise money for charity by taking part in Ormskirk’s first Santa Dash at Edge Hill University.
17 Nov 2010
Reach your full potential with help of new book
A lecturer from Edge Hill University is passing on her words of wisdom about personal development in a new book.
16 Nov 2010
Award winning careers advice on offer
With Graduate employment once again hitting the headlines the careers support provided to university students is more important than ever.
11 Nov 2010
Sports Awards gets a gold medal
This year’s Advertiser Sports Awards at Edge Hill University was hailed as the best yet by organisers.
04 Nov 2010
MEPs question Edge Hill’s sports law experts
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.
08 Oct 2010
Expert on Italy is new Dean
Professor George Talbot has been appointed Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Edge Hill University.
30 Sep 2010
Nominate your sporting hero
There is still time to nominate your sporting hero for this year’s West Lancashire Sports Awards.
23 Sep 2010
Cigarettes to blame for World Cup hopes going up in smoke
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.
05 Aug 2010
Shrimps get fit with expert advice from Edge Hill's sports scientists
Morecambe FC's pre season fitness regime has been boosted by advice from a team of expert sports scientists from Edge Hill University.
20 Jul 2010
Professor helps shape future of European sport
A leading sports law expert from Edge Hill University has been asked to help shape the future of sport in the European Union.
23 Jun 2010
Disability Awareness Day at Sporting Edge
Sporting Edge is hosting a Disability Awareness Day to bring people of all abilities together to take part in fun activities.
17 Jun 2010
Edge Hill University topping the league tables for the north-west
Edge Hill University is one of the best places to study in the north-west and has improved its “personal best” in two prestigious newspaper league tables.
07 Jun 2010
Students prepare for their chosen career paths
As the final semester approaches and students think about their forthcoming graduation and employment opportunities it is reassuring for them to know that Edge Hill University offers a range of initiatives to help them prepare for their chosen career paths.
17 May 2010
Last chance to have say on sports complex plans
Residents have one final golden opportunity to view plans for a new state-of-the-art community sports complex at Edge Hill University.
11 May 2010
Student winners named in celebration of achievement awards
Awards were given out to the most outstanding Edge Hill students to recognise their achievements in the voluntary sector and workplace this week.
23 Apr 2010
Career-focused students to be given special awards
Twenty outstanding students will be one step ahead of the rest in the career stakes after achieving employability awards being piloted at Edge Hill University.
14 Apr 2010
Faculty of Arts & Sciences Careers Fair
Representatives from local, regional and national organisations visited Edge Hill recently to participate in the annual Faculty of Arts and Sciences Careers Fair.
04 Mar 2010
Don't be left out as applications rise
It's no secret (or surprise) that applications to study at University are up again this year. The latest figures show that Edge Hill University has 45% more people wanting to study here next year.
10 Feb 2010
Many happy returns
Edge Hill University marks its milestone 125th anniversary this week with a Civic Reception at Liverpool Town Hall.
22 Jan 2010
New sports plans revealed
Plans are being made for a new state-of-the-art community sports complex at Edge Hill University's Ormskirk campus.
20 Jan 2010
International writer gives first Reverend Jesse Jackson Lecture
An award-winning journalist is to deliver the first Reverend Jesse Jackson Lecture for Edge Hill University.
14 Dec 2009
Graduates celebrate their University success
It was a time for celebration as hundreds of people came to Edge Hill University for their graduation day.
09 Dec 2009
Toe the touchline
Research is underway into the controversial subject of football pitch-side aggression.
23 Nov 2009
Training champions
A team of potential world-class athletes came to Edge Hill University to learn more about the science behind their sport.
04 Nov 2009
Keep on Running
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.
05 Oct 2009
Good sports
Edge Hill Sports Therapy students had their skills put to the test recently as they took part in a national football tournament.
27 Aug 2009
One of the boys
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.
14 Aug 2009
Edge Hill University Sports Facilities Win Olympic Gold
Edge Hill University's sports facilities have received top recognition after being selected to feature in the London 2012 Pre Games Training Camp Guide.
04 Mar 2008
Campus Tour
Wednesday, 7th March 2012, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join a guided tour of the Ormskirk Campus for prospective students.
Campus Tour
Wednesday, 4th April 2012, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join a guided tour of the Ormskirk Campus for prospective students.
Campus Tour
Wednesday, 2nd May 2012, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join a guided tour of the Ormskirk Campus for prospective students.
Open Event
Saturday, 16th June 2012, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Get a taste of the Edge Hill University experience at an open day.
Conference - Physical Education and School Sport in Challenging Times
Thursday, 28th June 2012, 8:45am - 3:30pm
An opportunity for teachers, University lecturers and Higher Education students to share findings from both academic research and current school-based practice.