Our vision
Our mission is to explore the difference knowledge can make in inspiring minds and shaping a better future for our graduates and the lives of others.
We set out to deliver teaching of the highest standard, informed by research of true international standing, set in an intellectually stimulating, ideas-focused and inclusive environment.
From our community to the global community, we will ensure education has a wider reach and a genuinely transformative effect, changing lives and opening the door to greater possibilities for all.
Edge Hill College opened in Liverpool in 1885 as the first non-denominational teacher training college for women. From its origins as a specialist institution with 41 female trainee teachers, Edge Hill now has almost 10,000 full-time students, another 3,000 part-time students on a wide range of undergraduate programmes, and almost 5,000 full and part-time postgraduate students.
View Edge Hill’s timelineInvesting in the future
Over 15 years we have invested more than £350 million in our outstanding study spaces, sports facilities, living quarters, collaborative hideaways, and simulated workplaces.
Most recently, we have opened more of our award-winning on-campus accommodation, a state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, and a brand-new Students’ Union.
We have also continued to expand our array of available subjects. Always responding to the growing needs of industry, we have begun offering courses in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Graphic Design and Economics.
Chancellor Dawn Airey
Appointed in 2023, Edge Hill’s Chancellor is sports and media trailblazer, Dawn Airey. She was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Diversity Awards for her work to advance women’s football and in recognition of her position at the top of the media industry.
As a strong, hard-working woman with the confidence to challenge inequality and break down gender stereotypes, Dawn embodies the Edge Hill ethos and aims to inspire the next generation of students and graduates.
Our organisational structureOur departments
Offering a diverse portfolio of over 250 courses (and growing), the University is split into three main faculties: The Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine and the Faculty of Education (recently awarded Ofsted outstanding across all three age phases for Initial Teacher Education).
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We set out to deliver teaching of the highest standard informed by research of true international standing. Don’t just take our word for it, more than half of Edge Hill’s research was classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Current research initiatives
Building a sustainable future
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We are dedicated to fostering sustainable communities through the provision of qualified public service professionals, including teachers, nurses, and police officers.
Our campus has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Green Spaces, winning the Green Flag award for the past 13 years.
Additionally, as a significant employer and resource consumer, we recognize our responsibility to lead by example.
Edge Hill University is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2035.
Awards
Our awards and accolades are rooted in our thinking and reflect our ethos. Our investment, innovation and continued commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience has helped us to achieve recognition in key areas of success.
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Locations
We started life as a small training college in Liverpool and are now proud to be a multi-campus University. Our largest campus has been based in Ormskirk, Lancashire for over 90 years and we now have St James’ campus in Manchester city centre. Our various other partnerships across the North West, gives our students more accessible locations and the best experience within their industries.
Ormskirk campus
Find us
Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 4QP
United Kingdom