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Appointment of Interim Vice-Chancellor
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The Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynda Brady as Edge Hill University’s Interim Vice-Chancellor, following the retirement of Dr John Cater, CBE, DL at the end of January 2025. Lynda will take up the Interim VC role on 1st February 2025.
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Sediment is a time capsule that shows how past climate change altered our landscapes - and hints at their future
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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Joanne Egan Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Edge Hill University, explains how sediment is a time capsule to the past.
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Children aren't reading for pleasure according to new research - here's how you can help them love books
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In a new article for The Conversation, Karen Boardman Head of Early Years Education at Edge Hill University, explores how to bring the joy back to children's reading.
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Edge Hill University hosts historic gathering of NASA and ESA scientists
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Edge Hill University is proud to have welcomed world-leading NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) scientists to its Ormskirk campus.
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Luke Evans' memoir shows why there's no such thing as a gay Jehovah's Witness
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In a new article for The Conversation, Professor of Social Sciences Dr Chris Greenough discusses the conflict between being gay and a Jehovah’s Witness, in response to actor Luke Evans’ memoir.
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Edge Hill University commits to 100% renewable electricity agreement
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Edge Hill University has pledged to ensure all its electricity will be sourced from renewables for three years from this month.
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As Mexico's new president takes office, a renewed battle to contain cartel violence begins
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In a new article for The Conversation Katia Adimora, PhD Candidate in Mexican Migration at Edge Hill University shares her opinion on Mexico's first female president taking office.
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Howzat? Edge Hill University student shines in Cheshire Disability Cricket Team’s triumph
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A CRICKET-mad Edge Hill University student has played a crucial role in helping the Cheshire Disability Team win a major national competition after finishing the season unbeaten.
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Tenderfoot Theatre: saving the planet, one play at a time
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Tenderfoot Theatre is Edge Hill University’s company in residence. It’s members are all graduates of our BA (Hons) Drama course. They’re all about eco-theatre – find out more.
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Edge Hill University secures £170,000 of government funding to help Lancashire business harness AI for growth
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Edge Hill University computer science experts have been awarded £170,000 of government funding to help a Lancashire company harness the power of AI to grow their business.
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