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Edge Hill students enjoy career enhancing visit to Matalan HQ
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A group of Edge Hill University students recently spent the day at Matalan’s Knowsley headquarters. The visit was organised by the Widening Access and Participation Team and the Careers Team.
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University manager wins prestigious award for contributions to student experience
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Customer Experience Manager Jon Belfield was the recipient of an industry award for his outstanding work in driving student experience initiatives at Edge Hill University.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor Steve Igoe retires after an incredible 28 years in service
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This week marks the end of an era for Steve Igoe who retires from his role as Deputy Vice-Chancellor after 28 years at Edge Hill shaping the growth and development of the University.
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Education on the real truth of Hillsborough should be the disaster’s legacy, says Professor Phil Scraton
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Respected Hillsborough campaigner Professor Phil Scraton returned to where his investigations into the disaster first began at Edge Hill University when he delivered two talks this week.
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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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Edge Hill University’s bonds with Ukraine strengthened by grant award to boost digital expertise
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Edge Hill University’s links with Ukraine have received a further boost with the award of an £80,000 grant to launch a dual degree programme with Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University.
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PhD researcher whose personal loss fuelled passion for suicide prevention takes research mission around the world
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An Edge Hill University PhD researcher who lost her brother to suicide is pursuing her passion to improve mental health support by working with experts around the world.
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Rihanna's religious imagery is a protest against feminine ideals of respectability and decency
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In a new article for The Conversation Dr Chris Greenough, Reader in Social Sciences at Edge Hill University takes a look at Rihanna's controversial outfits and use of religious imagery over the years.
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West Lancashire businesses to benefit from the launch of innovation programme
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West Lancashire businesses with potential to grow are the target for a new partnership delivering fully funded innovation and growth programmes.
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Eva's offer holder day experience
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Over the past couple of months, we’ve been hosting our 2024 offer holder days. And we’ve caught up with one of our visitors, Eva, who’s told us all about her visit.
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Highlights
News
An Ofsted ‘outstanding’ education to inspire the next generation
Event
Data and Digital Dreams: Computer Vision and AI Ventures in Today’s Wild West of Technology
News
Edge Hill becomes only English university graded Ofsted ‘outstanding’ in all three initial teacher training age phases
Event
EHU@Home – Introduction to UCAS
News
Edge Hill University-led children’s mental health project wins huge funding boost
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Professor Phil Scraton on the history and legacy of the Hillsborough Disaster
Awards and recognition
Outstanding provider for Initial Teacher Education
(Ofsted 2024)
UK No 1
Student accommodation
(Uni Compare 2023)
UK Top 3
University facilities
(Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)
Silver overall (gold for student experience, silver for student outcomes)
(Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)