Research
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Community mental health and wellbeing hub wins top education award
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A mental health and wellbeing hub co-developed by Edge Hill University researchers has won an Educate North Award – one of the most prestigious awards in education.
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PhD researcher whose personal loss fuelled passion for suicide prevention takes research mission around the world
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An Edge Hill University PhD researcher who lost her brother to suicide is pursuing her passion to improve mental health support by working with experts around the world.
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Rihanna's religious imagery is a protest against feminine ideals of respectability and decency
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In a new article for The Conversation Dr Chris Greenough, Reader in Social Sciences at Edge Hill University takes a look at Rihanna's controversial outfits and use of religious imagery over the years.
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Why is Jesus often depicted with a six-pack? The muscular messiah reflects Christian values of masculinity
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In a new article for The Conversation, Chris Greenough Reader in Social Sciences at Edge Hill University explores why Jesus is often portrayed with a toned physique.
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Plants are flowering earlier than ever - here's how they sense the season's
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In a new article for The Conversation, Paul Ashton Head of Biology, explains how plants can sense the seasons and are blooming early.
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Drinking olive oil: a health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?
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In a new article for The Conversation, Hazel Flight Programme Lead for Nutrition and Health at Edge Hill University has delved into one of the latest TikTok trends.
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Learning music the informal way some popular musicians do could inspire more school students
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In a new article for The Conversation, Anna Mariguddi, Lecturer in Education (music specialist), discusses music subjects that are on the decline and how we can inspire school students.
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Edge Hill University-led children’s mental health project wins huge funding boost
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A new Edge Hill University-led mental health project for children and young people has won £2.5m.
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Understanding the psychology of substance misuse and applied psychopharmacology
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Professor of Psychology Philip Murphy shares an insight with us into his innovative research in psychopharmacology and substance use.
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Why the teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey should have remained anonymous
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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Sean Creaney, senior lecturer in criminology, discusses the decision to name Brianna Ghey's killers.
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