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The UK’s food supply is more fragile than you might think – here’s why it should be a national priority
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In a recent article for The Conversation, Dr Sven Batke, Reader in Plant Science at Edge Hill University explains why our food supply should become a national priority, before its too late.
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Edge Hill lecturer and alumnus join forces on drama for iconic Channel 5 ‘Play for Today’
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The short drama Special Measures, written by Edge Hill University lecturer Lee Thompson and directed by alumnus Jack McLoughlin, is set to broadcast on Channel 5.
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Standing out from the pack
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Edge Hill University sport students contest Women's Super League Final, and compete for World Cup places. They discuss the challenges of studying for a degree while competing at an elite sporting level.
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Edge Hill Alumnus wins prestigious £10,000 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental fiction
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Former Edge Hill PhD student CD Rose has received a major literary honour, winning the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his series of short stories We Live Here Now.
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Edge Hill University announces new Christmas tradition with Ormskirk carol concert
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Edge Hill University is beginning a new tradition with a Christmas Carol Concert, bringing together students, staff, friends, residents and the wider community.
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It’s not you – some typefaces feel different
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In a new article for The Conversation, Lecturer in Psychology, Andrea Piovesan writes about the different personalities of typefaces and how it affects our psychology.
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Angela Samata shares her personal story of loss this National Grief Awareness Week
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To mark National Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December) Angela Samata, TedX speaker and Ambassador of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide, has shared her experience of losing her husband Mark with Edge Hill podcast listeners.
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Law Alumni Panel inspires next generation of Edge Hill lawyers
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The annual Law Alumni Panel returned last month, bringing together graduates from the School of Law and Criminal Justice to share their career journeys, insights and advice with current students.
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Update: Board of Governors leadership
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This update is shared on behalf of the Board of Governors.
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Edge Hill Business School welcomes 20 SME leaders to Help to Grow Management programme
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Edge Hill University Business School has launched its first cohort of the Help to Grow: Management Programme, welcoming 20 leaders from small and medium-sized enterprises across the region.
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Highlights
News
Winter on campus 2025
Event
Edge Hill Arts Festival: Imperfect Environmentalism
News
Edge Hill lecturer and alumnus join forces on drama for iconic Channel 5 ‘Play for Today’
Event
Postgraduate Education taught courses - online information session
News
Edge Hill Alumnus wins prestigious £10,000 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental fiction
News
Angela Samata shares her personal story of loss this National Grief Awareness Week
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