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News in brief - Monday 19 January
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Stay up to date with the latest news from Edge Hill. From ground-breaking research to student achievements, community initiatives to academic expertise, this roundup condenses the highlights shaping our University community.
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Appointment of new Chief Governance Officer
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Edge Hill University is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jo Wright as the new Chief Governance Officer (CGO).
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Welcome to our new international students
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Moving to a new country to start university is such an exciting opportunity. You may not have had a chance to take in all your induction information. So, we've put together a handy guide to help.
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From student to lecturer: Ellen's neurodivergent journey in Higher Education
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Edge Hill is the kind of place that makes you want to keep coming back. The scenic campus and course content are what initially attracted Ellen to Edge Hill as an undergraduate student. The support and encouragement she received, along with being made to feel like a person, not just a number, is what made her stay.
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Unions have been in decline in the UK for 50 years. A new law could begin to reverse that trend
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In a new article for The Conversation, Steven Daniels, Lecturer in Politics at Edge Hill University, explains how Less than 4% of young workers now belong to a union and how a new law could help.
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Edge Hill alumnus’s powerful documentary streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime Video
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An Edge Hill University alumnus is reaching international audiences with a powerful documentary that shines a light on children’s hospice care.
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What colour should I repaint my home? Ask a psychologist
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In a new article for The Conversation, Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University, explains how choosing a new colour scheme is a psychological issue, not just an aesthetic one.
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Ice baths to forest walks: Edge Hill professor explores power of social prescribing
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Edge Hill’s Edge Ahead podcast is kicking off 2026 with Professor Michelle Howarth to discuss the transformative power of social prescribing for mental wellbeing.
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