{"id":8315,"date":"2017-03-30T13:25:18","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T13:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/student-experience\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T08:36:55","slug":"student-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/student-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Student experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Discover the vibrant student life at Edge Hill, where you’ll create lasting friendships and unforgettable memories. Explore the various opportunities available to learn and thrive in an environment that’s dedicated to your personal and academic success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crafting your student experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are countless ways for you to shape your own student experience when studying with us, allowing you to discover new passions, meet likeminded people and build your university experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Clubs and societies <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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Joining one of our 100+ club or societies, or starting your own is a great way for you to immerse yourself in something that you’re passionate about, or to try something completely new. Build your community and get to know others who share your interests.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Sport and leisure <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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With Edge Hill Sport, you’ll have access to everything from a 80-station fitness suite and exercise classes to a 20m swimming pool, running track and 3G outdoor pitches. Stay active, play recreational sport for fun with Campus Sport or compete for university sport clubs.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Social life <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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Gather your friends for a fun night out at our new Union bar. Team up for a quiz, catch the big match or join in one of our legendary karaoke nights. You can also explore activities outside our campus, checking out all that Ormskirk town has to offer.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Arts and culture <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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Our Arts Centre has a full schedule of events, live shows and film screenings for you to explore. Develop your creative knowledge and passions, discovering our inspiring community along the way.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Your Students’ Union (SU) <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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The SU team are here to support and represent you during your time with us. Take the chance to have your say and share your suggestions. Get involved with inspiring campaigns, events and volunteering options.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our local town of Ormskirk offers a relaxed atmosphere with various options for eating out as well as a lively nightlife. We’re also ideally located for you to explore the rest of the UK and North West region.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Student Life portal:<\/b> Use our portal<\/a> to book events, discover opportunities and find out more about everything taking place on campus. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Studying in the right place<\/span>\n

We believe that how and where you study can make a world of difference to your student experience. We\u2019ve explored how our students like to use our campus, building outstanding new spaces that not only prep you for the world of work, but are also inspiring to be around. From communal study spaces to sports facilities, labs, studios and other specialist facilities, your campus will support you from day one through to graduation.

We also aim to provide a beautiful space for our students to unwind and relax with our 160 acres of award-winning green spaces<\/a>, home to a wide range of spectacular plants and wildlife (Green Flag Award 2025). The perfect place to motivate you throughout your studies.<\/p>\n Explore our campus facilities<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Life in Ormskirk<\/span>\n

As a student at Edge Hill you’ll benefit from studying in a region with real personality. Our local town of Ormskirk is only a 15-minute walk from our campus (or two-minutes if you take the free shuttle bus).

From vintage shops to chain retailers, from board-game bars to cosy pubs, from green spaces to independent coffee shops, join our students in exploring the student life of our characterful market town.<\/p>\n Where is Edge Hill?<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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