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‘Your background doesn’t define your potential’
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Long-serving staff member Ann Kennedy’s inspiring Edge Hill journey began with the Fastrack course she now helps others access.
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From Fastrack to fulfilling career supporting vulnerable children
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Edge Hill alumna Lorna Harvey pursued her “natural calling” to help vulnerable children reach their full potential thanks to the University’s Fastrack programme.
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Edge Hill University inspires young minds through Lancashire Cyber Education Week
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Edge Hill University welcomed young people from across the county to celebrate Lancashire Cyber Partnership’s third annual Cyber Education Week.
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Edge Hill University backs St Helens women’s rugby Super League ambitions
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Edge Hill University has been working with St Helens Women’s RFC as they prepare for the 2026 Betfred Women’s Super League season.
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An update from the Board of Governors
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The Board of Governors can confirm that Professor Michael Young has stepped down as Vice-Chancellor of Edge Hill University with immediate effect due to personal circumstances.
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‘Suicide prevention is hope promotion’: PhD student’s landmark research reshapes new Edge Hill PGCE
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Edge Hill researcher Nina Smith and Three Dads Walking’s Mike Palmer discuss suicide prevention in the latest episode of the Edge Ahead podcast.
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Edge Hill celebrates shortlist success in Student Nursing Times Awards
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Edge Hill University has been shortlisted nine times for the Student Nursing Times Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the UK’s nursing community.
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News in Brief - Monday 16 February
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Stay up to date with the latest news from Edge Hill. From ground-breaking research to student achievements, community initiatives to academic expertise, this roundup condenses the highlights shaping our university community.
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Edge Hill University celebrates students, staff and partners this National Apprenticeship Week
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Edge Hill has celebrated its commitment to widening access to professional healthcare training this National Apprenticeship Week.
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Business School Professor wins major funding award to evaluate service transformation within Welsh ambulance trust
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Edge Hill University has secured major research funding to evaluate the clinical transformation model of the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST).
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