Category Archives: BBC News

Poorest pupils ‘weaker at maths’

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Nicky Speed

A report on 47,237 children with weak numeracy levels who took part in the Every Child Counts scheme, which is run by Edge Hill University, found that 73% went on to achieve average levels. Read more about the scheme and … Continue reading →

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Body beautiful?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Nicky Speed

Professor Andy Smith, Professor of Sport at Edge Hill, has recently taken part in a debate which included current and former Olympic gold medalists Jessica Ennis, Rebecca Adlington and Denise Lewis. The debate, which looked into the issues female athletes … Continue reading →

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Eric Cantona on stage with Hillsborough campaign band

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Nicky Speed

Carl Hunter, a Senior Lecturer in Film and Television at Edge Hill University, is also a member of Justice Tonight, the band for the Hillsborough Justice Campaign (HJC). They are currently supporting The Stone Roses on their tour and saw … Continue reading →

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Heart plea by family of dead teenage footballer

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Nicky Speed

The family of a talented 16-year-old footballer from Lancashire who died from a heart attack are urging young people to get their hearts tested. His parents and sister made the plea at a cardiac screening session at Edge Hill University. … Continue reading →

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Edge Hill students swap books for bungee ropes

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Mike Nolan

Performing Arts students are flying high as a university in Ormskirk becomes the first in the country to offer courses in aerial performance. Edge Hill University students are swapping books for bungees to learn techniques using rope and harness for … Continue reading →

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