The Show Must Go On: Business School leads theatre’s recovery
Business experts at Edge Hill University have helped one of the UK’s most iconic heritage theatres to recover from the impact of Covid-19.
Monthly Archives: April 2022
Edge Hill University committed to action on climate change
Edge Hill University has joined with Universities UK (UUK) and fellow universities from across the UK to showcase their climate change research as part of major new campaign backed by actress and environmentalist Lily Cole.
Debut novelist to host reading at Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University will welcome a debut novelist back to campus for a reading of her book exploring survivalism and the legacy of Chernobyl.
Bradley Wiggins alleges he was sexually groomed by a coach when he was about 13: expert explains safeguarding in sport and what more needs to be done
Conversation, Professor Mike Hartill, Reader in the Sociology of Sport and Director of Edge Hill’s Centre for Child Protection & Safeguarding in Sport (CPSS), shares his thoughts on how to make sport safer for children and prevent child abuse.
New research raises questions about sexist attitudes in the gaming world
New research by psychologists at Edge Hill University suggests that gendered violence in video games does not increase sexist attitudes in male gamers.
Students get insight about working in mental health in elite sport
Sam Cummings, the Head of Mental Health at the English Institute of Sport, came to Edge Hill University to discuss the importance of mental health in elite sports and offer advice for students looking at a career in the field.
Edge Hill academic appointed to European child protection in sport body
One of the UK’s leading figures in child protection in sport has been selected to be part of an international pool of experts offering advice and support on safeguarding children to global sporting institutions.
Edge Hill launches care experienced and estranged students panel to ensure inclusive environment
Edge Hill University has launched a new advisory panel for care experienced and estranged students to ensure an inclusive environment.
Young people explore barriers to social and economic justice in Wigan
A group of marginalised young people from Wigan have created a thought-provoking research project exploring how to improve social and economic justice.
Edge Hill University shortlisted for five Whatuni Student Choice Awards
Edge Hill University has been shortlisted in no less than five categories in this year’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) – including the coveted University of the Year title – with nominations based solely on student feedback.