Research
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Edge Hill University’s KEF 6 results highlight strong research partnerships, regional growth and commercialisation
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Edge Hill University continues to strengthen its contribution to the North West of England and beyond through strong research partnerships, regional economic development and regeneration, and commercialisation, as highlighted by the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF6) results published by Research England.
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Impact
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How the arts can make mental health support more accessible
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Professor Vicky Karkou, Director of the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at Edge Hill University explores how the arts can help make mental health support more accessible.
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Using the power of language analysis to support software development
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Open-Source Software drives many of our technological advances. But developers can find it challenging to choose which software to use, with the benefits and drawbacks hidden amongst global noise.
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The challenge ahead for Andy Burnham if he wants a codified UK constitution
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In a new article for The Conversation, Sharon McAvoy, Senior Lecturer in Law at Edge Hill University, explains Andy Burnham's call for a codified UK constitution.
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The UK’s 2025–26 wildfire crisis: How satellite data can transform prevention and response
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By Dr Nathan Thomas, Senior Lecturer in GIS & Remote Sensing at Edge Hill University. Summer 2025 marked the UK’s worst year for wildfires on record, with more than 47,000 hectares burned across the country.
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Community-based health promotion and prevention
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Explore our ongoing research undertakings within our clinical interventions to enhance function and quality of life project.
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Edge Hill research demonstrates the power of rugby league in tackling loneliness and boosting aspirations among boys and young men
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A ground-breaking government-funded pilot designed to tackle social isolation and loneliness among boys and young men has delivered significant results, with new findings from Edge Hill’s researchers highlighting its important role in supporting wellbeing.
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Graduate School FAQs
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Find answers to common questions about PhD and MRes programmes and applications.
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Finding a suitable supervisor
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Before applying for MRes or PhD, it is essential that you identify and contact a potential supervisor suitably qualified and interested in supervising your research.
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