The Chancellor on life, students and how she fits it all in
On the eve of becoming first Chancellor of Edge Hill University Professor Tanya Byron talks about life, students and her nerves ahead of the historic ceremony.
Yearly Archives: 2008
Outstanding research gains Edge Hill international recognition
Pioneering research carried out by academics at Edge Hill University has been judged to be world leading in a national assessment of UK universities.
A warm welcome awaits cheeky runners
Warm-hearted staff and students from Edge Hill University braved the December chill by stripping off for a charity run with a difference.
Alumni Network sees record registrations
A record number of graduates signed up to the Edge Hill Alumni Network at last weekend’s graduation ceremony.
Edge Hill and West Lancs District Council create new forum
Edge Hill University and West Lancs District Council are planning to work together more closely for the benefit of Ormskirk and the district as a whole.
One historic day
Consultant clinical psychologist, writer and broadcaster Professor Tanya Byron has made history by officially becoming Edge Hill University’s first ever Chancellor, following her installation ceremony this weekend.
Dr Tanya Byron to be installed as first Edge Hill University Chancellor
Dr. Tanya Byron will make history on Saturday, 6 December, 2008 when she will become the first ever Chancellor of Edge Hill University.
Inspirational night at Edge Hill
In a powerful address at Edge Hill University, Reverend Jesse Jackson described the historic struggle for black civil rights as a marathon journey, with U.S President Elect Barack Obama completing the final lap.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Scholarship and lecture announced
A Reverend Jessie Jackson Scholarship is to be awarded annually by Edge Hill University, with a lecture also to be delivered each year addressing issues of race equality and human rights.
A walk through history
Have you ever read a book that changed your life? i-witness, showing at Edge Hill University’s Rose Theatre on 9th December, shows you what happens when four friends discover a book that changes their perception of the world.