Helping you feel settled, confident and ready to succeed. Access exclusive opportunities designed to help you thrive in your first year at Edge Hill.
What is Thrive?
Starting university can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to expect from university life.
To support you through your transition to university, and throughout your first year with us here at EHU, eligible students will receive enhanced communications highlighting exclusive Thrive Opportunities. These are designed to help you build a sense of belonging, develop confidence, and make the most of your time at Edge Hill.
What does Thrive include?
Thrive Opportunities are focused on two key elements. You can take part in as whichever activities and events as you like, based on your interests and availability:
Who is eligible?
Thrive eligibility criteria is based on the latest data to ensure our support reaches the students who need it most, when they need it most.
You will will hear from Thrive if you are a UK home undergraduate student and meet one or more of the criteria below for the 2026–27 academic year:
- Students who meet our Fair Entry Criteria
- Students who are entering university with a vocational qualification
- Black, Asian or Minority Ethic students
Benefits of Getting Involved
Taking part in Thrive opportunities can help you to:
- Feel more connected to university life
- Build your confidence and believe in your abilities
- Meet new people and expand your support network
- Develop skills to overcome challenges and setbacks
- Learn about the support and opportunities available to you
- Make confident decisions about your future
Thrive Fund
The Thrive Fund is an exciting new initiative which will contribute financial support to helps you to take part in activities which enhance your employability, build your confidence and develop your transferable skills.
Student profiles
Don’t just take our word for it, hear from students first-hand.
Get involved
Eligible students will automatically receive communications about Thrive. No action is required from you – we’ll be in touch!
Contact us
Still got questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re here to help you make the most of your university experience.