Influential media heads motivate students
Media students had the opportunity to quiz two very influential women in the TV and journalism industries during a series of talks at Edge Hill University.
Yearly Archives: 2011
Alumni continue to support the future of Sports students
Edge Hill recently welcomed professionals from various fields to deliver inspiring talks to first year Physical Education and School Sport students on preparing for careers in the competitive sports industry.
After the Backlash
Visiting Edge Hill University to deliver his lecture After the Backlash: The Riots and the Right, political activist and author Owen Jones speaks about the aftermath of the riots of 2011 comparing them with those in the 1980s and looking at what lessons should be learned to how to stop them happening again.
Alumni Fund helps to celebrate student excellence in volunteering
Each year, one of Edge Hill’s Excellence Scholarships is funded by generous donations from our alumni.
Carl reaches for the stars
The emphasis Edge Hill University places on the application of skills and knowledge to real-world situations is again
proving a success, with one computing student receiving interest in his work from the National Space Centre in Leicester and the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics in Cheshire.
Paige showcases her talents at European Conference
For many people the study of performing arts is a personal and passionate pursuit. As such, the Dance and Drama degree at Edge Hill University looks to develop the natural talents of students, whilst also aiming to ensure they combine these with the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed as professional practitioners.
Olympic athletes to come to Edge Hill University
Olympic officials will be given a grand tour of Edge Hill University’s sporting facilities as the campus prepares to become ‘home’ to athletes for the London 2012 Games.
The Edge of Glory
Trainee Teachers have put sixth formers through their paces by creating a fictional company called “Edge of the Hill Entertainmentâ€.
National talent trophy for dance student
A Performing Arts student from Edge Hill University has danced her way to success after winning a prestigious national talent contest.
Award for flagship ‘green’ building
An impressive Edge Hill University building has been ‘Highly Commended’ in this year’s prestigious Green Gown Awards for reducing energy use. The University’s Durning Centre was named runner-up in the Sustainable Construction and Refurbishment category in this year’s awards that recognise exceptional initiatives from universities and colleges across the UK to become more sustainable. Judges […]