Research
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The Nobel Prize awarded to mRNA researchers underscores the significance of gene therapies
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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was recently awarded to Dr Katalin Kariko and Dr Drew Weissman for their pioneering research into mRNA, vaccines and gene therapy.
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Terence Davies: four films that reveal the pain and poetry of the director’s own life
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In a new piece for The Conversation, British cinema expert Matthew Smith examines the work of director and Edge Hill Honorary Doctor Terence Davies who passed away on 7 October.
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Edge Hill University to analyse 10 years of Health Foundation research into the UK’s health
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Edge Hill University’s Unit for Evaluation and Policy Analysis (EPA) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover new findings and lessons from 10 years of Health Foundation funded research.
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Edge Hill University launches new training programme for the Liverpool City Region’s business leaders
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Edge Hill University’s sector-leading SME Product and Innovation Centre (SME PIC) is launching a new training programme to develop the talents of business leaders in the Liverpool City Region.
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Edge Hill University researchers to explore the concept of hospitality after being selected as Being Human festival hub
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Edge Hill University has been selected as one of five flagship hubs for this year’s Being Human festival, exploring the concept of hospitality in all its different guises.
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Edge Hill student builds University’s links with The Atkinson
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An Edge Hill University student has been appointed as a Trustee of The Atkinson, Southport’s home for music, theatre, art, literature and history.
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Threats of failure motivate some students – but it’s not a technique to use on the whole class
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In a new article for The Conversation Laura Nicholson, Edge Hill University and David Putwain, Liverpool John Moores University, examine the best and worst ways to motivate students to do well.
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University is on a journey of growth
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Today marks the release of the third annual Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and demonstrates Edge Hill University is on a journey of growth to support its communities.
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Proud Boys on trial: does remorse in court signal a change for this far right group? A psychologist reviews the research
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In a new article for The Conversation Professor Geoff Beattie examines the psychology of the far-right Proud Boys who played a key role in the January 6 Capitol riots.
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New book calls for a more inclusive approach to British values in schools
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Edge Hill University religious education expert Dr Francis Farrell uses his new book to call on policy makers and educators to take a more inclusive approach when teaching British values in schools.
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