Faculty of Education
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Edge Hill launches first supported internship to help young disabled people reach their potential
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To mark UK Disability History Month, we spoke with Charlie Wilson, the first student to undertake a supported internship at Edge Hill University.
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Edge Hill University recognised by Government for pivotal role in improving workforce skills
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Edge Hill University has been recognised in the UK Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper for its leading role in addressing workforce challenges in Further Education (FE).
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Edge Hill programme nationally recognised for improving children’s maths skills
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Children’s maths skills are being boosted by an Edge Hill University teaching assistant-led programme, according to a leading education research organisation.
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Making hope possible: flagship education conference focuses on transformative power of education
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Edge Hill University’s Faculty of Education is delighted to announce its flagship annual conference will take place across two days, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July, at the Ormskirk campus.
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Beyond the classroom
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Education degrees can lead to careers beyond the traditional classroom, such as in museums, community organisations, and government, as well as supporting roles within schools and universities. Our education degrees offer a broad understanding of education, including child development, learning theories, and educational policy, which can be applied in various non-teaching settings.
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Edge Hill University partners with Gatsby Charitable Foundation and DfE on further education project
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Edge Hill University is proud to announce its role as partner in the Industry Associate project, led by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation in collaboration with the Department for Education.
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PhD researcher passionate about suicide prevention after brother’s death lobbies education sector
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An Edge Hill University PhD researcher is sharing her work on suicide prevention with schools and colleges after the death of her brother.
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Edge Hill University and Shakespeare North Playhouse announce groundbreaking new collaboration
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Shakespeare North Playhouse is delighted to announce Edge Hill University as the first major higher education partnership for the theatre, which opened in 2022.
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Trainee teacher who came close to death pursues passion for children’s learning
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A mum of two children and two stepchildren who survived a medical emergency to pursue her dream career, has been awarded an Edge Hill University Excellence Scholarship.
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Community mental health and wellbeing hub wins top education award
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A mental health and wellbeing hub co-developed by Edge Hill University researchers has won an Educate North Award – one of the most prestigious awards in education.
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