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‘Your background doesn’t define your potential’
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Long-serving staff member Ann Kennedy’s inspiring Edge Hill journey began with the Fastrack course she now helps others access.
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How to make your money go further at university
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Learning how to manage your money is a rite of passage into adulthood. There’s no better time than the present to think about how you’ll fund your way through the next few years of study.
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From Fastrack to fulfilling career supporting vulnerable children
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Edge Hill alumna Lorna Harvey pursued her “natural calling” to help vulnerable children reach their full potential thanks to the University’s Fastrack programme.
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Edge Hill University inspires young minds through Lancashire Cyber Education Week
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Edge Hill University welcomed young people from across the county to celebrate Lancashire Cyber Partnership’s third annual Cyber Education Week.
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Edge Hill University backs St Helens women’s rugby Super League ambitions
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Edge Hill University has been working with St Helens Women’s RFC as they prepare for the 2026 Betfred Women’s Super League season.
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An update from the Board of Governors
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The Board of Governors can confirm that Professor Michael Young has stepped down as Vice-Chancellor of Edge Hill University with immediate effect due to personal circumstances.
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Why postgraduate study? Explore the benefits
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If you’re thinking of the next step after your undergraduate degree or you’re ready to upskill or change your career, then postgraduate study should be on your radar. You can choose from a taught course, research degree or postgraduate teacher training.
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Wobble Week
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Career enhancing opportunities - English and creative writing
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We understand the value of providing students with a first-hand experience of literary and language locations, hands-on research, and the chance to put skills into practice in real-world settings.
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‘Suicide prevention is hope promotion’: PhD student’s landmark research reshapes new Edge Hill PGCE
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Edge Hill researcher Nina Smith and Three Dads Walking’s Mike Palmer discuss suicide prevention in the latest episode of the Edge Ahead podcast.
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Highlights
News
News in brief: funding to support addiction charity and early years project presented to Parliament
Event
Fastrack information evening
News
Edge Hill University celebrates students, staff and partners this National Apprenticeship Week
Event
International Women's Day Women in Law
News
Edge Hill University and Alder Hey announce partnership to transform children’s health
News
Danny Bowman shares his journey through the ‘prison’ of body dysmorphia
Research at Edge Hill University
Awards and recognition
An outstanding provider for Initial Teacher Education
(Ofsted 2024)
UK No 1
Student accommodation
(Uni Compare 2025 & 2026)
Silver overall (gold for student experience)
(Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)
University of the Year
for Student Experience
(Daily Mail University Guide 2026)