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.
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.
Olympic teams from Oceania could use Edge Hill sports facilities
Edge Hill University’s sports facilities could be used by athletes from Oceania, with 15 Pacific Island countries set to use the Northwest as their training base in the four year period building up to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Rev. Jesse Jackson to deliver keynote speech
The Centre for Local Policy Studies (CLPS) at Edge Hill University has announced that the American civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson will deliver a free public lecture at 7pm on Monday, 1 December, 2008.
Is Facebook replacing parents?
Values picked up by children and young people from sites like Facebook may be replacing the traditional role that parents play.
Dr Philip Murphy is new chair at the British Psychological Society
Dr Philip Murphy, Reader in Psychology at Edge Hill University has been elected as the chair of the Psychobiology section of the British Psychological Society.
Dr Tanya Byron carries out first official duties as Chancellor Elect
Dr. Tanya Byron will carry out her first official duty as Chancellor Elect of Edge Hill University when she presents 35 Excellence Scholarships.