The Knowledge

In this case study, Karen Alston-Hewitt, Inclusion Manager at Stramongate School in Kendal, shares how the school has embraced the Every Child Counts programme to support pupils at risk of falling behind in mathematics. She reflects on the school’s journey, from introducing the initiative and engaging staff and families, to seeing the positive impact on…

Edge Hill University researchers have been awarded UK Government funding to work with the addiction charity UK SMART Recovery, through an Innovate UK Accelerated Knowledge Transfer partnership (AKT). This national programme helps organisations access university expertise to solve strategic challenges, accelerate innovation, and strengthen long-term growth. This new partnership will see Edge Hill’s Psychology Department…

At Edge Hill University, collaboration drives innovation. When the Department of Computer Science partnered with Synergy Technology through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), the goal was bold: to help a long-established software company transform into a global, AI-powered technology business. That collaboration didn’t just modernise Synergy’s products; it led to the creation of a new…

Information provided by Elke Weissmann, Reader in Television and Film, Department of English & Creative Arts, Edge Hill University At Edge Hill University, collaboration with community organisations is central to creative practice. A recent project, led by Elke Weissmann, Reader in Film and Television in the Department of English and Creative Arts, exemplifies this approach…

Information provided by Professor Matt Grieg, Professor of Sport & Biomechanics & Associate Head of Department, Edge Hill University St Helens RLFC has been at the forefront of professionalising women’s rugby league. While professionalism in sport is often defined by player remuneration, access to elite support services, particularly in sports science, is still limited compared…

Funding Acknowledgement: This project was funded by Defra and NHS England’s National Green Social Prescribing programme. Information provided by Professor Michelle Howarth, Edge Hill University. Across Greater Manchester, communities have been discovering a new route to better health through nature. The Greater Manchester Nature for Health programme (GMNH) pioneers the use of green social prescribing…

Each year, final year marketing students at Edge Hill University’s Business School engage in a transformative learning experience through a dedicated ‘Social Marketing’ module. Rooted in the theories of behaviour change, the module explores how communications strategies can shape public understanding and drive positive action, a concept central to many government, NHS, and third-sector campaigns.…

By Joseph Devitt: BSc Plant Science, MRes Student in Crop Resource & Environmental Optimisation, Edge Hill University  It is often assumed that greenhouses provide total control over growing conditions- stable temperature, uniform humidity, and predictable light. But after months inside a commercial tomato greenhouse, I can say that’s not always the case. Despite the appearance…

By Linda Olubajo, Business Development Manager, Knowledge Exchange at Edge Hill University Everyone has something at work that they’re really passionate about, and mine is collaborative innovation. Having worked with academic researchers for most of my career I am continuously amazed and fascinated by the work that goes on in our universities, and importantly, how…

A blog written by Dr Barnaby Sargent Megicks It is estimated that over 3 million people in the United Kingdom actively take up the role of a ‘sports coach’ across various youth and adult settings, supporting physical activity and sporting experiences. UK Coaching supports the learning and development of these sports coaches, as the leading…