Research
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News in brief - Monday 19 January
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Stay up to date with the latest news from Edge Hill. From ground-breaking research to student achievements, community initiatives to academic expertise, this roundup condenses the highlights shaping our University community.
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What colour should I repaint my home? Ask a psychologist
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In a new article for The Conversation, Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University, explains how choosing a new colour scheme is a psychological issue, not just an aesthetic one.
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How misinformation may be fuelling teen vaping
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In a new article for The Conversation, Andy Levy, Reader in Psychology at Edge Hill University, explains how misinformation may be fuelling teen vaping.
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Mental health project for children wins significant government funding
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The Arts for the Blues programme, developed to support people with depression through creative arts, has been awarded funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Edge Hill evaluation finds care for seriously ill children in Lancashire and South Cumbria is 'transformed'
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A new independent evaluation conducted by Edge Hill University has revealed that the ground-breaking Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme has successfully transformed care for seriously ill children and their families.
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News in brief - Friday 21 November 2025
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Stay up to date with the latest news from Edge Hill. From groundbreaking research to student achievements, community initiatives to academic expertise, this roundup condenses the highlights shaping our University community.
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Why Jim Henson should be recognised as one of the foremost creators of fairytales on screen
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In a new article for The Conversation, Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development, Andrea Wright writes about the significant contribution that Jim Henson has made to the screen fairytale.
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News in brief - Friday 31 October 2025
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Stay up to date with the latest news from across the University. From groundbreaking research to student achievements, community initiatives to academic expertise boosting the economy, this roundup condenses the highlights shaping our Edge Hill community.
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Scary stories for kids: A Series of Unfortunate Events taught me that grief can't be understood but can be managed
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In a new article for The Conversation Lecturer in Film, English and Creative arts, Rebecca Wynne-Walsh discusses on what scary films can teach children.
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A year at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing
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Professor Vicky Karkou provides an update on the past year's work by the team at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing.
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