• #SussTheStress for National Stress Awareness Day

    All of us at some point in our lives have known the feeling of stress, the cause can vary but a commonality we all share is finding ourselves under pressure from anything from coursework deadlines to dissertations. Stress is a normal part of life, but what happens when that stress becomes consuming, overwhelming even? The…

  • Educational Resources – What is available to you?

    What is a resource? It’s more than you may initially think, and there are many different resources available to you here at Edge Hill University. It is something that can help aid you in doing a specific job, writing an assignment or your dissertation. The resources available to you throughout Catalyst are more than you may…

  • November UniSkills Workshops

    UniSkills is a package of workshops, hands-on support and online resources to help you develop a range of essential academic skills and to enable you to produce high quality University assignments. UniSkills workshops are a series of small group sessions, focusing on a particular set of academic skills and techniques, available to book via ehu.ac.uk/workshops.…

  • Five spook-tacular things to do this Halloween ?

    We have compiled a list of five spook-tacular things you could get up to this Halloween. 1. Check out the Halloween titles on BoB BoB (Box of Broadcasts) is a service that Edge Hill students all have access to with 1000s of programmes. Why not try and find yourself a scary Halloween title? 2. Check…

  • Halloween with BoB ?

    BoB? What is it? Have you ever wondered what that BoB link is on your ‘My Library’ tab is? Well wonder no more! Box of Broadcasts is available for all staff and students to access free on any device.  Whether you are looking for a programme that was aired on TV last week or last…

  • Shut Up & Work!

    Do you struggle to concentrate and be productive with your assignments? Do you find managing your time difficult? Learning Services are offering structured study sessions, aiding students to make the most out of their study time by following the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique is designed to help students focus, cut down on their distractions…

  • DIY Library: Create your own Catalyst

    How can you make the most of Catalyst and all it has to offer? Follow this step-by-step guide below to create the beginning of your very own Catalyst experience. Step 1: Find your time At Catalyst you definitely won’t be short for time – the building is open 24/7 during term. This means whether you’re…

  • Meet our Student Advisors

    This year we welcome five new Student Advisors to our team: Dylan, Claire, Shelby, Rachel and Jade. The Student Advisors are based in Catalyst and they are here to support you. The role of a Student Advisor is to provide help, support and guidance to other students on a peer to peer basis. The team are all…

  • Study Happy Week

    We are running a Study Happy campaign next week (Monday 22nd October – Friday 26th October). This campaign is aimed at promoting a happier and healthier study experience for students. It is well known that one of the most important factors to be successful at University is your health and wellbeing, and sometimes we all…

  • Happy National Dictionary Day!

    Happy National Dictionary Day! The day is held in memory of Noah Webster, a founder of the American Dictionary in 1758. Take this day as an opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the English language and the study of the dictionary. There are thousands of obscure and wonderful words you may want to acquaint yourself…