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Edge Hill secures funding from Preston Council to unlock opportunities for local food producers

Edge Hill University has been commissioned by Preston City Council to carry out research on the region’s local food supply chain.

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Trump’s f-bomb: a psychologist explains why the president makes fast and furious statements

In a new article for The Conversation, Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, explains why the president makes fast and furious statements.

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Edge Hill Alumni return to campus for The Education Exchange North West Conference

A group of Edge Hill University alumni returned to their former Ormskirk campus, joining over 130 education professionals for the inaugural Education Exchange North West Conference, hosted by Edge Hill.

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Edge Hill programme nationally recognised for improving children’s maths skills

Children’s maths skills are being boosted by an Edge Hill University teaching assistant-led programme, according to a leading education research organisation.

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HIVE event buzzes with cross-sector collaboration for healthcare innovation

Edge Hill University hosted its inaugural HIVE Conference in collaboration with healthcare professionals to drive innovation in the sector.

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Your student life

‘Student life’ and the ‘student experience’ are phrases that you’ve probably seen often during your university research. But what does that mean at Edge Hill?

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Making hope possible: flagship education conference focuses on transformative power of education

Edge Hill University’s Faculty of Education is delighted to announce its flagship annual conference will take place across two days, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July, at the Ormskirk campus.

News opinion

Why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down – a psychologist explains

In a recent article for The Conversation, Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, explains why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down.

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Edge Hill University to be new home for the West Lancashire Junior Football League

Edge Hill will welcome over 2,000 young players to its pitches each weekend.

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Top US research university explores Edge Hill’s PhD programme

Edge Hill University hosted staff and students from a research-intensive Ohio university as part of their international learning trip.

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Edge Hill University retains top five North West place in major league table

Edge Hill University has retained its position in the top five universities in the North West, according to the Complete University Guide 2026.

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Edge Hill University supports Jamie Oliver’s Dyslexia Revolution Campaign

On Monday 9 June, world renowned chef Jamie Oliver released a powerful documentary on Channel 4 focused on the importance of how schools support neurodiverse children.

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