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The Elections Explained: Manifestos - and what they mean for young people
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Edge Hill First Year History and Politics student, ZAC CLARK, takes a look inside the major parties' manifestos and offers his opinion on what is relevant to young people
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Edge Hill's 90 years in Ormskirk celebrations end with special event for alumni
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Edge Hill University welcomed hundreds of alumni and their families to campus for a day of celebrations to mark Edge Hill’s 90-year residence in Ormskirk.
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The Election Explained: What happens on polling day?
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As we gear up for the General Election, Edge Hill’s politics team is looking ahead to what is coming and highlighting key aspects of the contest. Today, Paula Keaveney, Senior Lecturer in Politics, explains what happens on polling day
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Edge Hill University retains top spot in UK for student accommodation
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Students have voted Edge Hill University as the best in the UK for accommodation for the second year running.
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Summer on campus
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Summer is finally here. As your academic year comes to an end, we wanted to share some useful information about how student services, support and activities will operate.
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Edge Hill student chases dream of Paris 2024 Olympics
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An Edge Hill University student is dreaming of fulfilling an Olympic dream after securing a spot for a qualifying event for Paris 2024.
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There Is A Light That Never Goes Out: Remembering The Smiths, The Stranglers and more – Edge Hill’s musical memories revealed
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Edge Hill University has a rich history of education and learning stretching back to 1885 but in among the stories of academic success, achievement and innovation, there is also the sound of music.
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The Election Explained: TV, TikTok and letterbox leaflets - what do the campaign tactics tell us?
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As we gear up for the General Election, Edge Hill’s politics team - both staff and students – will be looking ahead to what is coming and highlighting key aspects of the contest. Today, Dr Ruxandra Trandafoiu, Professor of Politics, Communication and Diaspora looks at how shifting media trends influence political campaigns
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Edge Hill University Chancellor Dawn Airey recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
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The Chancellor of Edge Hill University Dawn Airey has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to theatre and charity.
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General Election 2024: Don’t miss tonight’s deadline to register to vote
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If you haven’t yet registered to vote in the forthcoming General Election you only have a few hours left to get your application in.
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Highlights
![An artist's impression of the new Life Sciences facility at Edge Hill University.](https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230130_Life-Sciences_2.jpg)
Feature
Brand new £17.4m Life Sciences Building coming soon to Edge Hill University
Event
ACRE 2024: The purpose, politics, and prospects of higher education
![Accommodation at Edge Hill University](https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Accom.png)
News
Edge Hill University announced as finalist in three more categories in the Global Student Living Awards
Event
Virtual Postgraduate Open Evening
![Michael Ellwood wears a green shirt and stands in front of a wood-panelled wall.](https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Michael-Ellwood-resize-web.jpg)
News
Law student defies expectations to take top Edge Hill law society roles and support others
![Big ben and the houses of parliament and a cloudy sky](https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/parl1.jpg)
News
The Election Explained: Back to the future? How history can guide us to the likely outcomes
Awards and recognition
![Ofsted outstanding provider](https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ofsted_outstanding_provider_website_left_align.png)
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)
![Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 results for Edge Hill: Silver overall, gold for student experience, silver for student outcomes](https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/silver-gold-silver-01.png)
Silver overall (gold for student experience, silver for student outcomes)
(Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)