Podcast: What You Can Expect At Open Day
The clock is ticking, the countdown continues its inexorable progress, the midnight hour rapidly approaches. We could be talking about the start of the World Cup in Russia.
English and History
Longlist announced for 2018 Edge Hill Short Story Prize
The 15-strong longlist for Edge Hill University’s 12th annual Short Story Prize has been announced, including such names as James Kelman, Sarah Hall and Tessa Hadley.
Liverpool Sound City 2018: The Review pt2
Creative Writing student Lucy Barrett took advantage of a free ticket to Sound City, courtesy of EHU, to get a sneak preview of the UK music scene’s future chart-toppers.
Polish city offers new immigration model after Windrush scandal, says academic
Following the Windrush scandal, the UK government should publicly and proactively make the case for immigration and an open and inclusive culture, says Edge Hill’s Dr James Renton.
Research into past inspires better futures for local communities, believes new head of department
Edge Hill University has a new Head of Department of English, History and Creative Writing.
University welcomes International Writer in Residence
Edge Hill University has welcomed its second International Writer in Residence, Belarusian poet Valzhyna Mort, to the campus this week.
Launch of the world’s first online magazine bringing expertise on racism to public debate
This morning, Wednesday 7 February, MONITOR: Global Intelligence on Racism launches at the European University Institute. A multi-media magazine, MONITOR is open access, and aims to be the go-to source for research-based public debate on racism.
Edge Hill Short Story Prize 2018 now open for entries
Edge Hill University’s 12th annual Short Story Prize is now accepting submissions, with the winner due to receive £10,000 at a special event in London in November.
Victorian newspapers make headlines on Twitter
Edge Hill History Lecturer Dr Bob Nicholson became a Twitter sensation when his rant about a reproduction Victorian newspaper in the new Dickens movie went viral.
University tells town’s tales in new festival
Edge Hill University will be celebrating Ormskirk myths and legends this winter as part of the lively market town’s inaugural Festival of Tales.