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.
English and History
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.
Surviving the Westminster attack inspired Travis to support other victims of terrorism
Second year student Travis Frain has an extensive history of volunteering, however when he was caught up in the Westminster attack earlier this year, he realised there wasn’t enough support for victims of terrorism and was inspired to become a charity trustee.
Creative Writing graduate stages his first show
Creative Writing graduate Ryan Leder’s production Numbered Days was shown at the Core at Corby Cube last month, and the Student Opportunity Fund (SOF) made this possible.
The Future is Unwritten
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Shortlist for this year’s Edge Hill Short Story Prize announced
The hotly anticipated shortlist for this year’s Edge Hill Short Story Prize has been announced today (Tuesday 13 June).