Arts for the Blues

News in brief - Friday 31 October 2025

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Stay up to date with the latest news from across the University. From groundbreaking research to student achievements, community initiatives to academic expertise boosting the economy, this roundup condenses the highlights shaping our Edge Hill community.

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NIHR funds Edge Hill’s digital mental health initiative for children

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On World Mental Health Day, Edge Hill University is proud to announce it has been awarded significant funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop e-Arts-for-the-Blues, a first of its kind digital creative therapy platform for children referred to mental health services.

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VOTE NOW: Edge Hill University team shortlisted in Knowledge Exchange Awards for partnership work

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Edge Hill University’s Knowledge Exchange team has won an award nomination for its partnership with the University of Salford.

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Project using the arts to tackle depression wins international award

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An innovative project which uses the arts to tackle depression has been awarded the top prize at an international counselling and psychotherapy conference.

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