Research
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Aspartame: the artificial sweetener is calorie-free but not risk-free – a nutritionist explains
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In a new article for The Conversation, Hazel Flight, Programme Lead Nutrition and Health at Edge Hill University gives an insight into the impact of certain sweeteners.
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Edge Hill is key in major new project to fight infection and disease
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Researchers At Edge Hill University are playing a key role in a major new project to place Liverpool as a global leader in the fight against infection and disease.
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Supporting mental health through exercise: why safe and effective practice matters
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Professor Andy Smith discusses how his research, and the work of his colleagues, is informing guidance from leading mental health organisations.
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National Teaching Repository
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The NTR is an open access, online, searchable repository of open educational resources. The NTR is no longer open to uploads, but you can browse and use the resources within it.
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Edge Hill University’s brain power shines at Festival of Neuroscience
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The brain power of Edge Hill University’s staff and research students is shining bright as the region celebrates the latest thinking in global neuroscience.
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Edge Hill historian lands top role in major Jack the Ripper series
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Edge Hill University historian Bob Nicholson will appear on all three episodes of a gripping Sky History drama documentary on the infamous Jack the Ripper.
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Social Prescribing Interest Group (SPIG)
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The Social Prescribing Interest Group (SPIG) aims to be multi-sectional and transdisciplinary (CAMHS, Social Work, nursing, medicine, police, housing, AHP’s,), collaborating across organizations and disciplines to support the evidence base for SP (Social Prescribing) throughout the life course.
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Research
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Our researchers are addressing some of society’s most pressing problems today and providing expertise to develop solutions and enact change.
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Common(s) ground - A conversation with Dr Patrick Butchard
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Dr Patrick Butchard also spends his time working for the UK Parliament as an International Law Researcher for the House of Commons Library. On top of this, Patrick is Co-Director of the International Justice and Human Rights Centre here at Edge Hill University. We spoke to Patrick about his professional interests and research in international justice and human rights influences his teaching.
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Cyberpsychology - The online human experience: A Q&A with Professor Linda Kaye
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Professor Linda Kaye leads on our ‘Psychology and the Virtual World’. In this module, she brings her expertise on cyberpsychology into the classroom. Social media behaviours and how this relates to well-being and the psychology of emoji are just a few of the topics Linda shares her knowledge of with our students.
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