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Author Kevin Barry celebrates historic second Edge Hill Prize win
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Author Kevin Barry has won the Edge Hill Prize for the second time – the first writer to do so in the award’s 15-year history.
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Edge Hill academic appointed to European child protection in sport body
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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.
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Edge Hill University twinned with Ukrainian institution
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Edge Hill University is offering support to academics and students after being twinned with a Ukrainian institution.
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Edge Hill University shortlisted for five Whatuni Student Choice Awards
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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.
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In memory of Honorary Doctor Sir Harrison Birtwistle
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Tributes are being paid to Edge Hill Honorary Doctor Sir Harrison Birtwistle, one of the UK’s greatest contemporary composers, after he passed away on 18 April, aged 87.
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Parent Power Oldham visits Edge Hill University
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Edge Hill University welcomed more than 60 people from Parent Power Oldham – a group which engages and empowers families from Oldham and breaks down barriers to accessing higher education.
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Children’s Rights expert contributes to charter that will support the rights of young people
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A leading expert from Edge Hill University joined a forum of top human rights experts to review a European charter and has called for changes to ensure young people are formally educated about their rights from an early age.
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Edge Hill academic presents terrorism research to Home Office Security Minister
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Survivors Against Terror (SAT) – a group set up by Edge Hill PhD student and Graduate Teaching Assistant Travis Frain, and others injured or bereaved by terrorism – has called for the Government to set out a timeline for launching a consultation into a “Survivors’ Charter”.
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Funding for project to develop nature-based activities
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A collaborative project which Edge Hill University has been working on has been awarded a £177,000 Arts and Humanities Research Council grant.
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Edge Hill launches care experienced and estranged students panel to ensure inclusive environment
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Edge Hill University has launched a new advisory panel for care experienced and estranged students to ensure an inclusive environment.
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