Annual Review ____ 2011 2012 Contents

A Message from the Vice-Chancellor 004 - 005 Learning and Teaching 006 - 015 Faculty of Arts and Sciences 016 - 025 Olympic Legacy 026 - 029 Faculty of Education 030 - 039 Faculty of Health and Social Care 040 - 049 Research 050 - 059 Student Experience 060 - 069 Campus 070 - 079 Culture 080 - 089 Honorary Graduates 090 - 091 Financial Summary 092 - 093 Principal Officers of the University 094 Donors 094

quality of our student experience. The latest results show that several of our courses were A Message ranked in the top ten nationally and many were considered best in the North West. from the I’m particularly pleased that the survey again placed Edge Hill top in the North West for personal development. I believe very strongly Vice-Chancellor in the transformational power of education and, despite the University’s growth, we remain committed to providing opportunities for all Against a national backdrop of falling student students with the capacity to achieve, regardless numbers and fewer applications to study, I’m of their background. delighted to say that Edge Hill University is proving once again that it can more than hold its Financially, the University continues to fare own in a difficult market. well, ending the year with a surplus of £13.0 million – close to the 2011 figure. We have Applications to study here were up by 7%, invested £29 million this year in capital projects compared with a downturn of 10% across the to improve the campus, and have earmarked a country, making Edge Hill one of only four further £42 million for development in 2012-13. English universities to record an increase in demand for places following the introduction of Another factor in our continuing success is the higher tuition fees. growth of our national – and international – profile. We were nominated a third time for the We’ve achieved all of our targets for health and Times Higher University of the Year Award in social care, taken on more trainee teachers 2011, the only institution to be shortlisted three than ever and hit our contractual maximum times in five years for this prestigious accolade. of arts and sciences places. On top of this we We are also attracting research leaders from have welcomed an additional 550 of the highest across the UK and beyond to help enhance performing students this year. our research profile and create a stimulating and supportive environment in which new So, why is Edge Hill bucking the national trend? academics can flourish.

I believe it’s down to getting the basics right. Despite the tough economic climate and Our students are the fabric of this university, the changing higher education landscape, the foundations on which everything the University University has, once again, performed strongly, does is built. We owe it to them to provide the continuing our upward trend and taking us best learning, living and social environment that another step closer to achieving our ambition of we can. We have continually focused investment being among the leading campus universities in on enhancing the student experience by creating the UK. better facilities, recruiting high quality staff, developing ways of learning and teaching that Dr John Cater support achievement, and providing industry- Vice-Chancellor led programmes that prepare graduates for the job market.

What is our return on this investment? Consistently strong outcomes in the National Student Survey, which gauges students’ opinions on their academic programmes and is the single most important measure of the

Learning and Teaching ____

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“I see teaching as a privilege; the opportunity to have an influence on the way people think about the world is just amazing.”

CARL HUNTER LECTURER IN FILM AND TV 010 / 011 LEARNING AND TEACHING

enhanced student inductions to better support the transition to higher education Innovation and a new mobile version of the University’s virtual learning environment, Learning Edge.

Student engagement has been a key factor in Consultation retention levels; an area in which the University has been nationally recognised for its innovative approach. New initiatives, such as the Faculty of Preparation Health and Social Care’s pre-registration ‘meet and greet’ sessions, have been highlighted by the Higher Education Academy as an example As a student-centred university, Edge Hill of best practice in the sector. The Faculty aims to put the student voice at the heart introduced the sessions for successful Nursing of its learning and teaching strategy. applicants to encourage them to meet with peers, build relationships and enhance cohort This year the University carried out an extensive identity before the start of the academic year. project to bring senior management and undergraduates together to discuss ways to The success of this scheme is backed up by enhance academic life, with issues ranging Edge Hill’s overall levels of retention, which from course content to learning resources. have significantly improved in the last five The focus groups included student years and are consistently better than the sector representatives from every course, and the benchmark. results were used to address specific issues within departments and inform the University’s “During the year we have looked both internally long-term strategy. to our students, and externally to our partner institutions across the globe, for ways in which “We have an extremely wide-ranging student to further improve the teaching experience at body, with very different learning and teaching Edge Hill,” says Mark. requirements, so listening to their concerns is hugely important for us as an institution,” “We are keen to exchange ideas with other says Professor Mark Schofield, Dean of Teaching universities to raise standards across the sector, and Learning Development. but we find the best way to get our teaching right is to listen to those being taught.” “Some of our students are off campus in practice placements for the majority of their course, some are returning to education as mature students, while others are taking part- time programmes while still in employment. It’s essential that our learning and teaching methods reflect this diversity to ensure that all of our students have a high quality experience.”

The consultation was another example of the University’s “You Said, We Did” ethos, aiming to provide a quick and active response to student feedback. Among the improvements implemented as a result of the project are First Students Graduate The first cohort of students has graduated from the new BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health degree, with five achieving first class honours. The course addresses nutrition-related health in the 21st century, combining the sciences of health, nutrition, sociology and psychology. 012 / 013 LEARNING AND TEACHING

Record Developing the Results Workforce

A record number of students received top marks Edge Hill’s links with business have been when they graduated from Edge Hill University further strengthened by the allocation of an this year. additional 300 full-time equivalent places as part of the government’s Co-Funded Employer A total of 61.7% of this year’s level three Engagement (CFEE) scheme. students achieved a first or upper second class honours – the highest of any graduating cohort This £500,000 award recognised the and the best figures yet for the institution. Sport University’s strong national reputation for achieved the highest number of firsts, while providing industry-focused programmes that Performing Arts students achieved the highest are highly rated in the workplace. percentage of ‘good’ classifications without a single third class degree being recorded. The initiative addresses the specific workforce needs of employers, particularly in the private New figures also show 92.4% of all graduates sector, with activities spread across all finding employment or going on to further three Faculties. study within six months of completing their studies, placing Edge Hill in the top 15 English Professor Bill Bruce, Deputy Vice-Chancellor universities. (Academic), said: “These additional student numbers reflect the University’s standing Dr John Cater, Vice-Chancellor of Edge Hill among employers. They allow us to contribute University, said: “I would like to congratulate to both the local and national economy through all members of the class of 2012 and all of improving skills, and enhance our relationships those who have taught and supported them, with the business community. The investment professionally and personally, over the from employers and the bursaries the scheme past three or more years on this excellent provides will help more students in work achievement.” achieve their potential.” Top for Teaching Thinking About Edge Hill teaching has scored highly in the latest National Student Survey. Sociology teaching was rated the best in the UK, with Drinking Physical Geography and Environmental Science The University is co-funding a unique PhD in the national top three. Learning resources to with Alcohol Research UK, the only UK charity support the University’s Nursing programmes dedicated to reducing alcohol related harm. are also in the top five nationally. The 2012 Sunday Times University Guide also ranked the PhD student Jin Zhou, supervised by recently standard of teaching best in the North West. appointed Psychology professor Derek Heim, is looking at the link between alcohol consumption and sporting identities.

Surgery Scholars “Research consistently indicates that people who participate in, or follow, sport consume The University has celebrated its largest alcohol more frequently than their non-sporting graduating cohort from the MCh (Master in peers,’ says Derek. Surgery), which began in 2008. A record 17 students graduated this year, bringing the total The studentship will explore the reasons behind number of MCh awards to 40. The programme, these links and also consider possible positive which is accredited by the Royal College Of influences that alcohol can have on group Surgeons, is delivered in collaboration with behavior, as well as looking at how alcohol Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust. consumption changes over time.

“We hope to contribute to the debate around Top Ten Success drinking behavior,” adds Derek, “and suggest some more positive ways of controlling The University has been ranked in the top six excessive alcohol consumption with the aim of in the UK for the quality of its courses and informing future policy and practice.” lecturers. The WhatUni? Student Choice Awards uses ratings from students to rank higher education providers. Comments from students included: ‘the attention from tutors is excellent’ and ‘exceeds expectations’. In addition, almost nine out of 10 students would recommend the University to others.

CSI Ormskirk An innovative course is turning Computing students into digital detectives. As part of a new Computer Forensics module, the students are tasked with gathering and preserving the electronic footprints criminals leave behind, allowing third year undergraduates and those studying for a Masters degree to gain hands-on experience by using real tools to participate in mock investigations. 014 / 015 LEARNING AND TEACHING

A Good Fellow Brian Smith (pictured), Head of Technology Enhanced Learning, has been recognised by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) for his teaching excellence and innovation and awarded a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) − one of the most prestigious awards in higher education learning and teaching. Brian’s methods aim to engage, provoke interest and motivate health and social work students through authentic experiences using technology.

Funding Enhancing Enterprise Student Learning The University has been selected to deliver Two international conferences at the University a pioneering new social entrepreneurship focused on the enhancement of student learning initiative after securing funding from charitable through evidence-informed practices. The organisation UN Ltd and the Higher Education SOLSTICE eLearning Conference concentrated Funding Council for England (HEFCE). on Technology Enhanced Learning practices and examples that make a real difference Professor George Talbot, Dean of the Faculty of to students’ learning. The second event, the Arts and Sciences, said: “Being a partner in this Centre for Learning and Teaching Research exciting new project will allow us to strengthen Conference, focused on innovation and our work in these areas, expand our knowledge development in higher education learning and and add another dimension to the student teaching practice. experience. It will help those with talent and ambition by providing help in key areas such as creating business plans, applying for funding and essential project management skills.” Rewards for Top Teachers A dozen outstanding lecturers received the Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching Awards 2012. Nominated by the student body, they were recognised for delivering excellent learning and teaching and going the extra mile in encouraging, developing and supporting students. Pictured is recipient Maggie Webster from the Faculty of Education.

Faculty of Arts and Sciences ____

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“London 2012 was a once- in-a-lifetime experience that developed staff and will feed into learning and teaching. That’s our Games legacy.”

EVELYN CARNEGIE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 020 / 021 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The continuing growth of the Faculty has led to some exciting developments on campus, with Growth several subject areas gaining new identities and independence. There are now separate departments of Biology, Social Sciences and Psychology, allowing the University to grow Quality its science provision and attract more students in those areas. The Department of Geography is also expanding into larger accommodation Creativity with greater laboratory and teaching space to accommodate increasing student numbers.

An increased focus on student engagement has The Department of Computing, which currently paid dividends for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences attracts a large proportion of high performing (FAS) this year, with student numbers, quality students, is now a standalone department and achievement all continuing to improve. after previously being merged with the Business School. In 2013, it will join the Media The Faculty now boasts an additional 1,000 Department in a brand new building, Creative students compared with two years ago, and Edge, giving Computing students a more flexible more and more of them are achieving higher and inspiring learning environment. degree classifications. Entry tariffs have also increased for most programmes, helping to “Creative Edge will bring all of our digital media create a more engaged cohort and further programmes together for the first time, creating raising the standard of degrees. a hub of media, animation and computing teaching that reflects working practices in the “This is a major achievement for the Faculty,” creative industries,” says Professor Talbot. says Dean and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor George Talbot. “The growth in student numbers The new high spec facility includes TV and has been complemented by the addition of 35 radio studios, animation studios, flexible use of new staff in the past year across all departments, laptops that can be moved around the building which greatly increases our research capacity to encourage remote working, and innovative and impacts on teaching.” teaching and social spaces.

The Faculty’s portfolio is also changing to “Creative Edge will replicate a real workplace reflect student and employer needs. The Sports and will hopefully encourage new ways of Studies degree has been replaced by a Sports working across traditional boundaries to make Development and Management course to reflect our graduates even more employable.” the changing requirements of industry; while new programmes have been introduced in Human Biology, Stop-Motion Animation and Digital SFX Animation. A Digital Marketing degree and an online MBA will also be launched next year. Investigating ‘In-security’ Riots, informers, suicide bombers and Islamophobia were the subject of the (In) Security, Surveillance and the State lecture series, which saw author and political commentator Owen Jones (pictured) and internationally-renowned academics examine the politics and effects of insecurity. 022 / 023 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The Wisdom Film Showcase of Primo Levi on Campus

Edge Hill University was the venue for an The University played host to the tour and the international conference focusing on the life visionary leader of one of America’s longest of the renowned Italian-Jewish writer and running unique events – the Ann Arbor Film Holocaust survivor, Primo Levi. A Sort of Festival. Executive Director, Donald Harrison Wisdom – Exploring the Legacy of Primo (pictured), a media artist and entrepreneur, Levi – the only event of its kind in Europe – made a rare appearance in the UK for a free commemorated the 25th anniversary of his death public lecture. and celebrated his legacy as a writer, thinker, scientist and philosopher, as well as a survivor. His talk, The Next New: Ann Arbor Film Festival After 50 Years, looked at the Levi wrote of his experiences in If This Is A history of the event and how its reputation Man, regarded not just as an enduring account has grown, as well as its role in engaging of the holocaust but also as one of the finest audiences and shaping film culture. The AAFF examples of 20th century literature. Born in is internationally recognised as a premiere Turin in 1919, he was captured in 1944 as an showcase for films that are cutting-edge, anti-fascist partisan and deported to Auschwitz experimental, bold, and beyond the mainstream. and then released into war-torn Europe. In Many influential filmmakers have showcased 1945, Primo Levi was one of only 20 Italian early work there including Andy Warhol, Yoko Jews to leave Auschwitz alive. Ono and George Lucas.

The conference also hosted an exhibition of Owen Evans, Professor of Film and Co- photographs taken of Primo Levi in 1986 by the Founding Director of the European Cinema award-winning photographer Jillian Edelstein. Research Forum (ECRF), was instrumental in She was commissioned by City Limits in 1986 bringing the AAFF and Donald to the campus. to photograph Primo Levi and said: “We met He said: “This festival is one of the key events at the Durrants Hotel on George Street near dedicated to film as an art form and is renowned Marylebone High Street, W1. We decided to do for championing very experimental films and the photo shoot in a little room quite close to the for showing independent filmmakers. Through reception hall. I am sure that he took his glasses Donald’s vision, he has pioneered the expansion off his head to clean them and as he lifted them of the annual AAFF tour, which we hosted in the up again I suggested he suspend that moment Arts Centre in February this year. and that, for me, was the most powerful portrait of the series.” “We are the first overseas hosts of the tour for a considerable length of time and I hope we can now set up a lasting relationship with the festival.” Nurturing The Future Enterprise of Film

Edge Hill University is leading the North West’s debate on controversial recommendations made in the Film Policy Review.

Commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and produced by an eight- strong independent panel chaired by Lord Chris Smith, A Future for British Film – it begins with the audience, makes a number of recommendations designed to ensure that film is one of the sectors which plays a full role in driving economic growth, while also maximising Computing students are building their audience access. It has huge implications for the reputation in industry with an innovative industry and Edge Hill University is one of eight scheme to support businesses. institutions and film schools enlisted to provide a response to the report. The University’s Enterprise Projects Team has set up a unique initiative to get students to work Professor Roger Shannon, who has more than with companies on a number of long-term IT- 25 years’ experience as a director, writer and based projects. They have designed websites, broadcaster, set up a discussion on campus databases, mobile applications and other with representatives from the film industry and software for a number of organisations in the higher education specialists. North West, including hotels, law and security firms. Spearheading these projects has not only He said: “In the wake of the dismantling of the increased employment opportunities for the region’s infrastructure there is a responsibility students by giving them practical experience, and an opportunity for universities to devise but it has also generated additional income for new patterns of engagement with the creative the University. economy. Our discussion endorsed this view most positively and focused on three important As a result, all graduates from the Computing themes: film culture, education and research; and IT degree programmes have either walked skills development and new talent; and film straight into jobs or set up their own businesses. producing, financing and funding. These all A couple now boast working for some of the hinge at the intersection of education and film UK’s top technology firms such as Datel and production, and allowed every participant The Hut Group. access to the discussion.” Michael Banford, Enterprise Projects Co- ordinator, said: “This is a unique scheme and the benefits are clear to see. Our students are able to gain first-hand experience working on live projects, which is proving to potential employers that they are more than capable of fulfilling their requirements when they leave University. This is why they are being offered jobs as soon as they graduate. Plus, our unique links with these businesses ensures that we are tailoring our degree courses to suit the needs of our students and potential employers, which is a win-win situation all round.” 024 / 025 FACULTY OF ART AND SCIENCES

An IDEAL Emerging Technologies Computer giant Microsoft UK hosted a Opportunity challenging Windows Phone Camp event designed to allow staff and students to explore new and Students from across the country were put emerging technologies. The sessions enhanced through their paces on campus in preparation their theoretical understanding and creative for delivering sport in Africa this summer. computing abilities, and saw them designing their first mobile phone apps within hours. The University was selected by UK Sport to become involved in the International Development through Excellence and Leadership in Sport (IDEALS) programme in Ghana. Led by Byron Collaboration Dr Iain Lindsey, Reader in Sports Development, the programme focuses on the positive Students celebrated the work of Lord Byron at impact that sport can have on disadvantaged a unique event, held in collaboration with The communities in Africa that are often affected Byron Centre, Manchester. The partnership by unemployment, crime, exclusion and health aims to advance the study of the poet, his life, risks. The initiative was so successful that the writings, worldwide reception and international University was chosen to host the induction for influence. The Edge Hill Student Byron the IDEALS 2012 programme where students Conference, now in its second year, is the were given an insight into the wide range of only one of its kind in Britain. graduate employment opportunities. School Sport Challenges Sports professionals gathered on campus Satisfaction to debate the challenges they face in tough economic times. The PE and School Sport Guaranteed Forum shared findings from academic research and current school-based practice, debating the The Faculty has gained top marks in the latest planning of high quality PE, the effects of class National Student Survey (NSS). Sociology size and preparing young people for the future came top in the UK for teaching, while Creative in light of government cuts. Writing was voted the best in the country for personal development, academic support and course organisation. Tunnels or Quarries? Physical Geography and Environmental Science both feature in the national top three New research arguing that Liverpool’s for student satisfaction with teaching and famous Williamson Tunnels are actually personal development. restored quarries was under the spotlight at a Geology conference exploring the theories The Faculty also performed very strongly in the about the landmark’s creation. Previously region, boasting first place in Sociology, Creative unpublished work was unveiled that claimed Writing, Psychology, Computer Science, they are an example of Georgian or Victorian History, Dance, Drama and Law in one or more quarry restoration. of teaching, student satisfaction, personal development and academic support. New Media Ambassador Carol Poole, the University’s former Head of Media has become our Ambassador to one of the largest creative industry developments in the world – MediaCityUK.

Scholarship Success Law student Ann O’Brien has been given a top award to help her become a barrister. The former nurse and radio presenter has been awarded a Lord Justice Holker Scholarship of £14,000 from the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn.

Olympic Legacy ____

The summer of sport came to Edge Hill University in 2012, as staff and students became part of the Olympic dream. 028 / 029 OLYMPIC LEGACY

Dancer Enjoys Perfect Moment A dance teacher from Edge Hill was chosen to be part of a dynamic participation project to mark the Olympic torch relay celebrations.

Associate tutor Stacey Goodall helped choreograph routines for the community groups Dancer Enjoys Perfect Moment involved in the relay. She contributed to a project called The Moment When... (pictured), which involved hundreds of groups from across Cheshire and Warrington.

The performance, part of the Cultural Olympiad, explored the moment an athlete first decides to become an Olympian, and moments of change and transition in their everyday life. From Oceania to Ormskirk Lecturer Takes Top Games Role The University was one of only three in the North West to be selected as a pre-Games training camp for international elite athletes. Swimmers and track and field athletes from the Federated States of Micronesia were joined by teams from the Marshall Islands and wrestlers from American Samoa in the run-up to the opening ceremony.

Carl Unsworth and Nicholas Markwick (pictured) were Training Assistants whose duties involved supporting the athletes with their training needs. The second year Physical Education and School Sport students enjoyed From Oceania To Ormskirk the experience, especially as volunteering gave them a chance to put what they had learned on their course into practice.

Nicholas said: “We have science of movement modules, so this allowed us to put what we had been taught in terms of biomechanics into a real-life professional training session. The Olympians showed us the perfect way of executing techniques that we will need to teach in schools.” Pressing Ahead Edge Hill Takes Journalism student Emma Murphy won a dream opportunity to work in the Olympics the Bronze Press Office, helping to welcome around 5,600 The University’s diverse contribution to members of the international press. delivering the Olympic Games was officially recognised with a prestigious Podium Award, Her energy, expertise and flair for writing won adding to its already strong reputation as a over judges when they had to pick from thousands leading university for sport. of talented applicants from across the country. The North Western Universities’ partnership The 21-year-old, who is in the final year of her with the Oceania Nations, of which Edge Hill degree course, hopes the experience will help was a part, was awarded Bronze in the British open doors in her chosen career. Council Award for Innovative International Collaboration.

Lecturer Takes The Podium Awards was a one-off celebration to acknowledge the important role colleges and Top Games Role universities played in delivering the London 2012 Games. Physical Education senior lecturer Dean Williams, was chosen as one of the key officials to oversee the field events at the Games. The Sound He was part of a team supervising events such as javelin, shot-putt, high jump, long jump of Success and pole vault to ensure that the rules and Innovative work by senior lecturer and regulations were being adhered to and that renowned sound artist, Karen Lauke, was measurements were made correctly. Dean selected for a special Olympic exhibition, officiated at the event that saw TeamGB’s Greg wowing thousands of visitors in the capital. Rutherford secure gold in the long jump. In 2011 Karen, who runs the BA (Hons) Music Dean said: “I was over the moon to be and Sound with Drama, participated in the selected for this role. It was the pinnacle of world’s largest artistic event, The Prague my officiating career.” Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space, and it was this work that went on to form part of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Olympic Claire’s Call Up year exhibition, A Celebration of British Design 1948-2012: Innovation in the Modern Age. Claire Farquharson, senior lecturer in Sports Therapy and chartered physiotherapist was part of the medical support team based at the O2 Arena during sell-out events such as basketball, trampolining and gymnastics.

Claire said: “It was fantastic to be involved in such a big event and I will never forget it. I teach on the Sports Therapy degree course and I think anything that shows students the skills from an applied perspective is important, so to be able to bring back my experiences from the Olympics to the lecture theatre has been a real benefit.”

Faculty of Education ____

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schools the confidence of being supported by an experienced and renowned high quality provider Opportunity of teacher training. We’re building a framework to help schools drive outstanding training that allows them to pick and choose from a range of flexible options, as well as benefiting from a Agility wealth of expert practitioners from across the University partnership.” Collaboration Against this backdrop, Edge Hill’s Future Teachers programme, which ran for the first time last year, is proving to be ahead of the The government’s drive towards school-led curve. The first cohort to graduate from the teacher training could be seen as detrimental innovative, school-led, employment-based to university providers of teacher education. training model all secured employment But, as the country’s largest provider of within the partnership. The model has been initial teacher training (ITT) with successful so successful in producing outstanding partnerships with schools and colleges teachers that the government is supporting throughout the UK, the Faculty of Education the University in setting up five national knows that change is the only constant in the School Centred Initial Teacher Training political landscape of education. (SCITT) programmes to deliver training in the classroom. Drawing on its wealth of expertise and reputation as a driver of educational development, “It’s been a challenging year,” adds Robert, the University has responded by collaborating “but we’ve worked hard to make sure we’re with schools to find innovative new ways of ready not only to embrace the next government training the next generation of teachers. initiative, but inform and shape the national education agenda.” “We took what could have initially been seen as a threat, and turned it into an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of current changes to teacher education,” says Pro Vice- Chancellor and Dean Robert Smedley.

The Faculty has revalidated its core ITT programmes to offer schools a menu of school-led training options and is working with expert practitioners to be an integral part of training programmes.

“Obviously, this is important to Edge Hill’s future, but we believe it’s good for the country as well,” says Robert. “We are supporting the government’s vision of schools taking more responsibility for training but instilling in Title TitleTop Marks Title TitleFrom Students Education students rated the Faculty highly in the latest National Student Survey, placing it in the top two in the region for Academic Support, Assessment & Feedback and Organisation & Management. 036 / 037 FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Engineering Extended Change SENco Provision

The University has been chosen to deliver The University is now one of the country’s a unique new teacher training programme leading providers of the National Award in designed to recruit engineers to the profession. Special Educational Needs Co-ordination.

The Training and Development Agency Initially appointed to deliver the professional for Schools (TDA), the Institute of Physics qualification for the North West, the University’s (IOP) and the Royal Academy of Engineering team, which comprises experienced Special (RAEng) have secured some of the country’s Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCos) most high profile universities and leading and teachers specialising in the field of schools to launch the innovative scheme, which Special Educational Needs, now work with combines physics with mathematics. Edge Hill partners nationwide. is one of 32 universities who will recruit 306 trainees onto new physics with mathematics The Edge Hill programme is designed to support programmes. These courses, on top of the more existing SENCos, as well as provide guidance to traditional physics only courses, will mean that those new to the role, through a combination of the universities will be aiming to recruit 1,150 face-to-face training, work shadowing sessions, physics trainees in total – a record number. seminars, workshops and online activities.

Ben Porter, who is co-ordinating Edge Hill’s Programme Leader Lisa O’Connor, said: “The involvement, said: “This programme has been key to Edge Hill’s success is the fact that it is designed to offer graduates a route to teaching a practice-based programme designed with physics and maths, two traditional subjects SENCos for SENCos. The programme will which are undergoing a renaissance in schools. develop and enhance their skills, knowledge and Those who take up the course really will benefit understanding in a range of areas associated from high quality training, especially when with excellent special educational needs and it comes to looking for jobs in this competitive inclusion provision.” industry. They will offer another dimension to the teaching workforce and one that The changes in the funding structure also potentially supports recruitment across mean that as well as teachers from mainstream the two key priority subjects.” state schools, the opportunity to study on the programme is now extended to those from Pupil Referral Units, Free Schools and Studio Schools.

Nick Dowrick, Director of Interventions in the Raising Reading Faculty of Education, said: “There are a lot of children with reading difficulties, which will go on to affect their life chances. We believe that Standards they can be helped and we know that we can do this effectively because we have such a strong track record in the sector.”

A Different Language A new University research project has studied how primary teachers who have had to adjust to teaching modern languages in the curriculum The Department for Education has chosen Edge have coped with the changes. Hill University to launch a ground-breaking initiative to improve the reading and literacy The collaboration looks at the implications skills of schoolchildren. of the government’s introduction of foreign languages as a compulsory requirement for Reading Support is a new programme to assist all pupils aged seven to 11 years. They explored the lowest attaining pupils. It aims to help primary educators’ perceptions and experiences schools raise standards, and give wider support and the potential impact of this for creating a for the teaching of reading and literacy for all new form of professional identity. To conduct children. The project will include programmes their research, the group interviewed a number across the country, provided by Edge Hill and of teachers who felt that the changes challenged its partner organisations, all designed to their security and questioned their competence raise achievement. and identities. Robert Smedley, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Education, said: “It is fantastic news that the DfE have selected us as the only provider in the country to run this new initiative. We are the largest provider of initial teacher training and hold the highest Ofsted grades in the country. We have many partnerships with schools and organisations that share our vision and commitment to learning, achievement and equal opportunities.

“Reading Support builds on the strengths of Every Child Counts, the University’s numeracy programme that has provided highly effective intervention support to over 30,000 children who have difficulties with mathematics in over 2,000 primary schools in England.”

The programme will help primary schools to raise achievement in reading through systematic synthetic phonics. 038 / 039 FACULTY OF EDUCATION

African Adventure Primary Education student Bethany Sleet (pictured) took her studies to Rwanda this Summer teaching English to hospital staff, in a trip made possible by the Faculty.

Changes and Leading by Challenges Example Changing times, political challenges and how Edge Hill is helping to improve leadership in they reflect on the education system were schools across the UK through a partnership debated at the Centre for Learner Identity with the National College for School Studies’ fourth annual conference, Identity, Leadership (NCSL). State, Education. The contract is a licence to deliver three levels of International practitioners, researchers, and specialist training for aspiring leaders in schools policy makers shared research focused around in the West Midlands and elsewhere in the questions of learner identity, research from country. The NPQH, a professional qualification Sweden on Free Schools, learner and teacher for head teachers will be one of many nationally expectations and their impacts on outcomes, prestigious awards offered as part of the contract. and perspectives from England, Canada, Cyprus and Estonia on curriculum and identity. The University has also won a second contract with NCSL to deliver new national training for Dr Arthur Chapman, Centre for Learner Identity chairs of governing bodies in schools across the Studies Co-ordinator, said: “Our 2012 conference West Midlands, the North West and Yorkshire had a particular focus on the identity of state and Humberside. education in changing and very challenging times. Any learner’s motivation to learn, achieve and The new contracts enable the University to aspire to self-development is profoundly shaped work with clusters of schools across the UK and by who they believe themselves to be and by continue to expand its quality footprint beyond processes that shape that self-perception.” the North West. Hitting The Right Notes The University’s expertise in delivering high quality training in music education was put centre stage at a regional meeting of the National Association of Music Educators (NAME).

Inspecting the Inspectors Improving Following its record ‘outstanding’ results across Mathematics Teaching all 33 of its teacher training programmes last year, the Faculty volunteered to trial Ofsted’s The University has won a national contract to ‘no notice inspection’ which proposed to give deliver the new ITT subject specialist primary providers just two hours to prepare for a major mathematics programme, which aims to review. The trial inspection at Edge Hill was address the current shortage of mathematics very successful and provided Ofsted with teachers in the country’s primary schools. The valuable feedback on its proposed framework aim of the new qualification is to train primary of inspection. Ofsted is now implementing an school teachers who are subject experts in alternative ‘short notice inspection’ for 2012-13. mathematics to teach across the whole age range as well as providing subject leadership in mathematics teaching. Recycling Knowledge The Faculty has developed a new strategic partnership with Viridor, one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. As well as offering accreditation and training expertise in leadership management, Edge Hill experts will be working with Viridor’s HR department to deliver a number of targeted programmes for its workforce.

Faculty of Health and Social Care ____

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“By the time you complete your studies at Edge Hill, you will have become a very knowledgeable, questioning and focused practitioner.”

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“This approach makes economic sense – two integrated sets of professional skills and values Influencing within one highly versatile practitioner – and is popular with end users as they have one point of contact who can address a broad range of needs. It’s also good for the University as it opens Shaping up interesting opportunities around multi- professional learning.” Changing The Faculty’s postgraduate portfolio has also expanded this year, with new Masters programmes and an increasing number of Influencing new areas and working across postgraduate level CPD modules. The influx boundaries have been central themes for the of senior medics studying on campus brings Faculty of Health and Social Care this year. a wide range of experience and knowledge Whether through broadening its portfolio into the Faculty as well as further important to address new subjects, or exploring new interprofessional collaboration opportunities. partnerships across the globe, the Faculty is rising to the challenges of a changing health and The Faculty is also extending its international social care environment. influence through a range of partnerships with overseas educational institutions, including The expansion of the Faculty of Health to China’s Guiyang Vocational Nursing College embrace Social Care has brought about more and Changsha Social Work College, as well as than a distinctive change in the title of the undertaking collaborative projects in the United Faculty. It has also given the Faculty the States and Kazakhstan. opportunity to build on its successful multi- professional learning model that is already “This year has seen significant changes in the embedded across its programmes. way health and social care are delivered, both nationally and internationally,” says Seth Two unique Nursing and Social Work degrees Crofts. “We have developed our portfolio to for 2012 entry, and a new Head of Social Work, meet the needs of a fast moving environment Steve Hothersall, an ambitious and experienced and ensure that we continue to produce high academic and former social worker, consolidate quality graduates capable of working across the Faculty’s new integrated approach to health professional boundaries.” and social care education.

“The new Faculty name gives us a more relevant identity in terms of the way that health and social care is delivered in the UK today,” says Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor Seth Crofts.

“Our new Nursing and Social Work programme in particular – the only one of its kind in the UK – reflects an integrated approach to health and social care, as well as the drive for simpler, more personalised and seamless care across health and social care disciplines. Challenging Thinking University Chancellor Professor Tanya Byron (pictured), delivered a thought-provoking talk on improving children’s emotional resilience. The psychologist, government advisor and writer gave the lecture as part of the Child Health and Wellbeing Public Lecture Series. 046 / 047 FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Inspirational Paralympian Autism Speaker Relaunches Faculty

One of the most accomplished adults with Paralympian Danny Crates led the celebrations autism in the world took to the stage to give an to mark the re-launch of the Faculty of Health inspirational personal perspective on this poorly and Social Care. understood condition. The former champion athlete (pictured) told Temple Grandin (pictured), Professor at a captivated audience that they could ‘cross Colorado State University, bestselling author any hurdle’ if they wanted to succeed. Danny and consultant to the livestock industry recalled how he lost an arm – yet went on to on animal behaviour, spoke about her own become a Paralympic gold medallist during challenges of living with autism and provided a career spanning three Paralympic Games, a range of practical advice to parents and then became the world’s only one-armed scuba professionals in the audience. diving instructor, and an ambassador for the London 2012 Games. Temple said: “You need to stretch these kids, encourage them to tolerate what they don’t Danny said: “When things go wrong in life you like and build on their areas of strength. Don’t can sit back and do nothing and moan about surprise them or frighten them, but don’t wrap it, or you can just move on and learn from them up in cotton wool either. Their self- any mistakes you feel you have made. You can esteem is built on accomplishment so if they achieve any ambition if you put your mind to it. do something well then praise them. Use their It’s the little changes that are important if you fixations to motivate them. I can’t stress enough want to succeed. We should all strive to improve the importance of education, early intervention our lives and grab any opportunities that come and one-to-one support.” our way.”

Temple was joined on stage by TV presenter The re-launch of the Faculty came about as the Melanie Sykes, who this year revealed that University aligned its portfolio of social care her seven-year-old son Valentino has autism. programmes alongside its extensive portfolio The annual conference, now in its sixth year, of health to form the Faculty of Health and was jointly organised by the University and Social Care. The structural changes are having Ormskirk-based Belle Vue House which is an a positive impact on the student experience independent assessment and development at Edge Hill, providing graduates with a centre for children with communication distinctive employment advantage in the multi- difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Conditions professional health and social care workforce. in particular. Chinese Fertility Partnership Building on existing expertise within the Faculty and a new collaboration with Liverpool Medicine Women’s Hospital, the University is developing a new qualification for practitioners working in the growing area of reproductive medicine. The Masters in Advanced Fertility Practice, one of only two such programmes in the UK, aims to enhance practice and provide academic recognition of advanced skills in this area.

Keeping Children Safe Moya Sutton, the Faculty’s Director of Six Nursing students had the experience of a Education and Partnerships, is playing a lifetime during a three-week educational visit major role in enhancing safeguarding in the to Guiyang Vocational Nursing College (GVNC) healthcare sector. Internationally recognised in China. for her safeguarding executive leadership, Moya has developed a unique range of solutions for As well as learning first-hand about the practical healthcare leaders to ensure compliance with and cultural differences between nursing in the Care Quality Commission’s legislation on China and the UK, the students were invited safeguarding children. These include shadow to share their experiences of being a student inspections, executive training programmes, nurse in the UK with Chinese counterparts. The online training sessions and short courses. students were also provided with opportunities to observe and participate in the use of traditional Chinese medicines. Shaping Funding Policy Associate Head of Mental Health Nursing, Head of Children and Young People’s Health Cathy Griffiths, along with Senior Lecturer Brenda Roberts, is working with Alder Hey Veronica Vernon, accompanied the students on Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to review the visit to Guiyang. Cathy said: “The students national funding for children’s palliative care. were exposed to many new ideas and techniques The project, which is funded by the Department in China that have had a significant impact on of Health, aims to develop a set of learning their approach to nursing after care. Senior resources to support practitioners in collecting managers at Guiyang were so impressed by the data relating to this area of care. This data will students and staff from Edge Hill that they have then be used to inform future funding models. since sent three members of their academic staff on a reciprocal three month visit to the Faculty in Ormskirk.”

As well as presenting to their peers back at Student Satisfaction University, the students and staff who visited The University’s Nursing programmes are in China have been invited to share their the top five in the UK for learning resources, experiences at an international conference in according to the 2012 National Student Survey. London. Their presentation, Tears, Tensions Social Work was also rated highly by students, who and Triumphs, focuses on both the findings ranked it best in the region for learning resources. of the trip and the personal development of the participants. 048 / 049 FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Putting Theory Prestigious into Practice Conference The University has launched a unique Masters programme in collaboration with a range of Invitation stakeholders in the health and social care sector to help build leadership capacity within NHS A new Vascular Disease Management Trusts across the North West. course has been showcased at a leading international conference. The Faculty’s new MSc in Leadership Development is aimed at aspiring managers Devised by Senior Lecturer Chris Jones, and from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. using the latest online learning technology, The programme benefits from the expertise the course targets nurses and podiatrists of 26 senior practitioners who helped develop who care for patients with vascular disease. the curriculum, as well as contributing to In his recent presentation to the European teaching sessions. Society for Vascular Surgery in Bologna, Chris demonstrated how e-learning can open Programme Leader Charlotte Moen, said: up continued professional development “The new MSc has two distinct pathways – opportunities for staff at all levels. Clinical Leadership and Leadership and Management – which address the specific leadership training needs of doctors, nurses, therapists and non-clinicians. Student Creates “The programme is action-learning based, so the New Scholarship practical skills and knowledge students gain can have an immediate impact on their practice.” An Edge Hill student nurse has initiated a new scholarship programme, designed to share international best practice and improve Caring for patient safety. Inspired by a presentation on Delivering Safe Carers Care by Johns Hopkins Hospital, third year Nursing student Alexia Zeniou-Lad secured a Edge Hill researchers are conducting a study scholarship to visit the world-renowned facility that will help shape the future for carers of those in Baltimore, US. who have life-limiting conditions and are in their final stages of life. As a result of the scholarship, which was jointly funded by Edge Hill and Aintree Hospital, Funding was awarded to the University and Alexia spotted opportunities to work with the NHS Halton and St Helens to develop an alert hospital on several patient safety projects. These tool that can be used to ensure that unpaid include a new preceptorship programme and an carers receive the support they need at the right online tool that allows nurses to practice clinical time. The study aims to examine the issues that skills using ‘Second Life’. carers commonly find most difficult to cope with and to identify strategies that can help. The scholarship is now awarded annually to one student and one Aintree Hospital nurse. Emma’s Outstanding Award Outstanding nurse Emma Carter (pictured) was awarded the Joanne Leadbetter Prize for Practice, which marks the graduation of the most promising, caring and sympathetic child branch student nurse.

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“The rapture of scholarship and contributing to the body of knowledge is what drives me as a researcher.”

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“However, these new appointments are part of a longer-term research strategy that looks to use Impact the REF in 2014 as a foundation for building our profile and enhancing our reputation for research that has a tangible impact on people’s lives.”

Reputation As well as recruiting experienced research leaders, the University has also attracted significant numbers of full-time PhD students Leadership to enrich the academic community on campus. This increase in research-active staff and postgraduate researchers is complemented Increasing diversity, capacity and leadership by the development of dedicated facilities in research remains at the top of Edge Hill’s on campus that encourage creativity and strategic agenda. Continued investment, collaboration, including Creative Edge, the despite a tough economic climate, has seen University’s ambitious research and teaching the University go from strength to strength, hub for the creative industries, due for building on existing areas of research excellence completion in 2013. and encouraging ambitious new academics to bring their ideas and enthusiasm to Edge Hill. “We don’t view research simply as a cycle of assessment exercises,” says Professor Bruce. This year, the University has demonstrated “We want to develop a thriving research its commitment to research through the environment that supports established appointment of several new professors across academics who are leading on national and all Faculties. These experienced academics international projects, as well as nurturing have been recruited not only to bring depth the next generation of ambitious researchers, and focus to the Institution’s portfolio but also inspiring our students and shaping the future to lead, motivate and mentor other academics for our public and private sector partners.” and add to the vibrant research culture developing on campus.

“We’ve seen a rapid improvement in research in the last three years, and this has enabled us to attract both international research leaders and bright, young academics to Edge Hill,” says Professor Bill Bruce, Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Academic).

“Our short term aim is to improve our performance in the forthcoming Research Excellence Framework (REF) and we expect to have twice as many staff submitted and significantly more outputs of an international standard than ever before. TitleDancing for Jobs Title12 Degrees North, a research project funded by the Arts Council UK, and hosted by Edge Hill University is aiming to create new career paths for talented dance graduates in the North West. 056 / 057 RESEARCH

Funding the Future “It’s very exciting to be able to influence national policy from the beginning and make recommendations that will have a genuine impact on people’s access to higher education. Our findings will make sure NSP funding gives the maximum benefit for students.”

Liz is also involved in another project with CFE to assess the use and impact of HEFCE’s widening participation funding.

“Funding for WP is constantly under threat, so it’s Two collaborative projects headed by Professor vital that what money is available is being used Liz Thomas in the Faculty of Education are set in the most effective way,” says Liz. “This project to shape national policy and further strengthen looks at how funding is used, and highlights what Edge Hill’s reputation as a centre of expertise in would not be delivered if it were withdrawn.” widening participation research.

The first is a three-year project, in collaboration with research and consultancy organisation CFE, to evaluate the government’s National Predicting Global Scholarship Programme (NSP). The new scheme was introduced for students entering higher Warming education in September 2012 and is designed to benefit those from low income families. One of the world’s largest weather forecasting systems is being analysed to ensure more The project is a formative evaluation accurate reports on global warming. commissioned by HEFCE to review the set up and operation of the scheme, and make The University’s Department of Computing recommendations to improve implementation. has joined the Quality Assurance for Climate It will also offer insights into the impact and Codes (QACC) project to aid agencies, such influence that the NSP has on student decision- as governments and the military, that use making, participation and retention among software models to make critical decisions students from under-represented groups. when devising policies.

“My role in the team is to provide expert Edge Hill is working in collaboration with SimCon knowledge on widening participation, Ltd to identify issues in climate models and particularly in terms of WP policy and practice,” develop strategies for the software development says Liz. “I have undertaken an international processes to avoid errors that are discovered. literature review, contributed to the development of the research tools, undertaken As a result of being involved in the research, the institutional case studies, written reports and University will become a centre for expertise discussed the findings with the steering group. that will offer a valuable service to climate change research groups all over the world. Shaping the Nurturing Research Middle East Talent

An historian has been awarded a highly sought- Edge Hill is promoting grassroots research by after grant to research the origins of the politics funding a cohort of full-time PhDs in the Faculty and conflicts of the Middle East. of Art and Sciences (FAS).

Senior Lecturer Dr James Renton (pictured) The recruitment of 12 Graduate Teaching has been awarded an Early Career Research Assistants (GTAs - pictured) marks the Fellowship from the Arts and Humanities beginning of an ambitious new five-year plan Research Council (AHRC). The £37,000 grant to boost postgraduate research at Edge Hill. will allow Dr Renton to focus on his book, The Another 12 awards are planned for next year, Middle East: The Rise and Fall of an Idea. Dr with a view to bringing the proportion of Renton’s research comes at a time of extensive full-time PhD students in the Faculty up to public and government interest in the political 50% by 2015. character of the Middle East and the prospects for stability in the region, and will be targeted at “This is a significant development as, policymakers and the media. historically, the vast majority of our PhD students have been part-time,” says Associate He said: “The story of Britain’s political Dean Professor Kevern Verney who is working influence on the region has a lot to tell us about with the University’s Graduate School on the the nature of the challenges that currently face project. “This cohort is not only full-time – so the Middle East; it offers new insights into the expected to complete their PhDs in three years prospects for democracy and stability there, and – but each student is committed to six hours the nature of relations between the region and teaching per week, giving our undergraduates the rest of the world.” direct contact with young researchers who can act as role models. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Dr Renton has held post-doctoral fellowships “The fact that the GTAs are resident on campus from the Cecil and Irene Roth Memorial Trust and based in their departments, means that and the Hanadiv Charitable Foundation. He they are able to play an active part in the day- is also an Honorary Research Associate in the to-day life of the Faculty and also contribute to Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the development of a research community at University College London. Edge Hill.” 058 / 059 RESEARCH

Coffee + Muffins = Maximal Performance Professor of Sport and Exercise Science Lars McNaughton delivered his inaugural lecture on how naturally occurring substances, such as bicarbonate of soda and caffeine, boosts athletes’ performance and recovery.

The Harshest Form The History of of Solitude Climate Change

Spiritual solitude is the subject of English Researchers are analysing insect remains to Literature Lecturer Dr Mari Hughes-Edwards’ monitor temperature trends over the last 14,000 new book – Reading Medieval Anchoritism: years and help inform the climate change debate. Ideology and Spiritual Practices. It focuses on The Natural Environment Research Council has anchoritic life, which saw people withdraw from awarded the University £48,000 to help identify society to lead an intensely contemplative life. whether global warming is happening through natural causes or is induced by humans. Helping the Homeless Policy in Practice Senior Lecturer Dr Anne Coufopoulos has designed an innovative new resource to Helping practitioners understand the impact improve homeless people’s health. Her toolkit, of government policies, particularly around Food, Nutrition and Homelessness, has been education, health and social care, is at the core developed for the Queen’s Nursing Institute’s of the University’s new research centre – the Opening Doors Project to help those who Institute for Public Policy and Professional work with the homeless recognise nutritional Practice. The Institute supports events, deficiencies and malnutrition. knowledge exchange activities and research and will also include a Clinical and Policy Trials Unit to test policy impact. Beauty and Crime From Banksy’s artwork to antisocial behaviour – Professor Andrew Millie’s inaugural lecture examined how similar actions can receive opposite responses.

Documenting The Treating Cocaine Great Depression Addiction The Ormskirk campus hosted a musical Psychologist Professor Philip Murphy has been documentary detailing the life of American awarded a research grant of £20,000 to investigate radical Woody Guthrie to mark the centenary of effective treatments for cocaine addiction. the famed singer-songwriter’s birth this year. The funding from Mersey Care NHS Trust will Hard Times and Hard Travellin’: Woody help identify solutions to help people who have Guthrie and the Great Depression was become dependent on the Class A drug. It has performed by folk singer Will Kaufman, been reported that the UK remains at the top Professor of American Literature and Culture at of the European league table for cocaine use, the University of Central Lancashire. Professor yet there is currently no generally recognised Kaufman used the performance to examine treatment for cocaine dependence, despite its the Great Depression, the backdrop of much addictive nature. of Guthrie’s work. It was organised by the Barack Obama Research Network, spearheaded by Edge Hill University and the University of Manchester, which brings together academics, business leaders, government officials and journalists to analyse the challenges facing the first black US President.

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“The first step has been to introduce new Faculty Vice-President roles this year to increase Inclusive participation across the University, and ensure we fully represent students in Education and Health and Social Care, who are often off Supportive campus on practice placements.” As ever, clubs and societies are a major part of student life and there are a growing number Imaginative of active societies ranging from the traditional sports and academic groups to the more unusual clubs such as mediaeval re-enactment Changes to the fee structure have prompted and Doctor Who. There are also thriving many UK universities to move ‘student volunteering and community groups aimed at experience’ up the agenda and focus on bringing ‘town and gown’ together, as well as improvements that demonstrate value for money. boosting the CVs of those involved.

The student experience has always been at the The SU has also launched its own radio station heart of the Edge Hill University’s strategy; a and online magazine – both called Vibe – which fact borne out by an upwards trend in national offer students the opportunity to develop league table rankings and increased applications vocational skills. There is also a new live weekly against a national decline. music night Cantina, held in partnership with Liverpool Sound City, to showcase local bands “I don’t view providing an outstanding student and provide further value to students’ campus experience solely as a business driver,” says experience. Vice-Chancellor Dr John Cater. “I think we have a moral obligation to make all of our students’ “Our aim is to broaden our activities and time here as good as possible in every way – improve the overall experience by engaging a from the teaching and support they receive to wider range of students in the life of the SU and their accommodation and social life. the University,” adds Elliott.

“Each student gives us up to three years of their life; we want to give them something more than just a qualification in return. I want students to leave Edge Hill not only with great memories and a lifelong connection to the University, but also as fully rounded people who are prepared for the future, both academically and personally.”

The Students’ Union has been a key factor in ensuring students have an exceptional time during their degree. Under the leadership of president Elliott Hodgeon, the SU has worked hard to become more visible, inclusive and relevant to all students. “Our students range from 18-year-olds living on campus to mature students with families doing part-time degrees, so accommodating all of those people, and making sure they all feel like equal members of the SU, is a big challenge,” says Elliott. Title Title Title Title

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Rewarding Excellence Among the deserving winners this year were:

Sean Claire (Sport) Sean was born with dwarfism, but that hasn’t stopped him training for the Paralympics or holding the British junior record for shot putt. Sean, who is studying for a BA (Hons) Sports Development degree, has shown sheer determination and commitment and is strong contender to make the Paralympic team for Brazil 2016. Students at Edge Hill were recognised and rewarded for more than just their academic Samantha Earnshaw achievements this year through the Excellence (Volunteering) Scholarship Programme. Nursing student Samantha has dedicated the past 10 years to helping people in need. As well As well as providing awards for the most as volunteering with St John’s Ambulance, she academically gifted, Edge Hill also offers a number is also involved with Oldham Young Carers, of scholarships that celebrate determination, which provides respite for children who support commitment and achievement in sport, the disabled family members. Samantha draws creative and performing arts and volunteering. on her own experience of having Treacher Collins Syndrome, a genetic condition which The University has invested more than causes hearing loss and facial disfigurement, to £1 million in scholarships this year, including encourage others. financial support for applicants from low-income households through the National Scholarship Declan Sephton-Hulme Programme and a Higher Achievers’ Scholarship (Adam Bell Scholarship) that awarded £1,000 on entry to 550 students After suffering a brain haemorrhage and who achieved 360 points or more at A-level. spending 11 days in a coma, Declan’s family was told he would probably never walk or talk again. A year later, Declan is studying for a Sport and Exercise Science degree and back playing rugby. As well as gaining a place on the Warrington Wolves Scholarship Programme and playing rugby for Widnes Vikings, he has been invited to attend the England Academy. Daniel’s Date Recognising High with DoH Achievers Outstanding students, alumni and employers have been recognised for the contribution they make within the world of work.

The University’s Careers Centre gave out a range of accolades to those who have made an impact on the University’s employability activities at a special awards ceremony. Awards were presented to students who have enhanced their job prospects by volunteering their help for free or through paid employment, as well as a number of employers and voluntary A third year Computing student was invited organisations that have helped to develop to showcase his skills at a government event students’ skills for the jobs market. Fifty-eight in London. students who achieved the Edge Hill University Employability Programme Award were also Daniel Campbell was invited to the Department presented with certificates on the night for of Health ‘Maps and Apps’ event where he passing the course with flying colours. discussed a mobile application he has developed as part of his final year project. The accolade is evidence of how the University focuses its learning through real-world experience. Inaugural Daniel presented his prototype to the then Health Secretary Andrew Lansley, now Leader Alumni Award of the House of Commons. The student said: “Initially I was nervous as I had never been A deserving former student has received in an environment like that before, but after an award in recognition of the outstanding talking to people and receiving compliments and contribution she makes to Edge Hill University’s suggestions my confidence grew. I found myself employability agenda. speaking naturally to people, asking questions and providing further advice for improvement For the first time, an Alumni Ambassador about how to take their apps to the next level.” Award was presented to Philippa Gaskell, from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, for the contribution Dr Ella Pereira, Senior Lecturer in Computing, she has made to the University. She graduated added: “Edge Hill has well-established links with in 2003 with a BSc in Organisation and the NHS and our Business School was approached Management Studies. by one of the Trusts that provides services for young adults with mental health disorders. Philippa said: “When I was at Edge Hill I received so much support, so when given the “Working on live projects has a high impact opportunity, I felt it was vital to give back to the on enhancing both the knowledge and University, and offer current students the kind employability skills of our students. Efficient of help I had in my studies.” and productive interaction with stakeholders about a system that is under development is an essential skill that all developers must have.” 068 / 069 STUDENT EXPERIENCE

High Society Writing for Writers Talented writers are honing their skills on Excellence Scholarship student Daniel Sature Edge Hill’s journal, the Black Market Review has established a dance society and performance (BMR). The annual journal is produced solely company to benefit fellow students. The aim is by the University’s Creative Writing students, to improve confidence, learn teamwork and gain and provides them with vital experience and practical experience. preparation for today’s competitive jobs market.

Daniel said: “Dancers are artists and our bodies are our tools so we need to spend hours and hours in the studio to become the best The Battle for practitioners we can be. Because of this, I set up the HillStart Dance Society to provide students LGBT Rights with additional opportunities to try out new dance styles, improve fitness levels and perfect The University’s LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual their performance techniques.” and Transgender) Society hosted a public lecture by one of the most prominent political figures in decades. Peter Tatchell, a human rights campaigner for over 45 years, spoke Ffresh Film Success about The Unfinished Battle for LGBT Rights, in which he explored ongoing issues in the struggle to gain LGBT equality. Creative cameraman Chris Grindley has scooped a prestigious film award for his artistic flair.

The Film and Television Production student is part of a winning team in the recent Ffresh Art on the Network Student Moving Image Festival of Wales. Commuters across the North West are admiring He and his colleagues were given the Best of the talent of Advertising student Daniel Festival Award at the event for their experimental Lindsay whose work is gracing the Merseytravel film The Passing of Mother Prudence. network. He won the Art on the Network competition, which means his work will be The purpose of the festival is to celebrate the showcased at Liverpool Central train station in best work being created by up-and-coming 2013 and gives him a £500 cash prize. moving image talent from around the world, and to provide a vital link between higher education and the media sector. SU Shortlisted for National Prize

The SU has been shortlisted for Small Students’ Union of the Year in the National Union of Students Awards 2012. It impressed judges with new developments including ‘Ensuring the Best Student Life’ vision; the creation of Vibe magazine and L:39 Radio; introducing Faculty based Vice-Presidents: launching the Teaching Awards; and achieving a Green Impact Gold award for its environmental performance. From Doorman to Dream Job Former doorman Kevin Sinclair (pictured), who dropped out of school at 15, turned his life around by graduating with a Social Work degree.

Tea-Time at Cantina Student indie night Cantina started in style as Liverpool act The Tea Street Band (pictured) performed to packed crowd on campus.

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A further £42 million is earmarked for capital projects next year, with a new sports Investing complex and Creative Edge, the University’s £16 million creative industries teaching and research facility, top of the agenda. Further student residences are planned with extensions Building to Chancellors Court and Founders Court delivering a further 273 bed spaces on campus. All are expected to be ready by September 2013 Improving in time for the new academic year. As always, sustainability is an integral part of This year, the University’s long-term vision of Edge Hill’s current and future development a cohesive, sustainable and visually inspiring plans. All capital projects incorporate sustainable learning environment came another step closer drainage, energy efficient lighting, heating and to becoming reality. Plans to expand the campus glazing, and low carbon building technologies. eastwards were finally accepted, making ten hectares of additional land available for use and “Sustainability is not just about producing creating a framework for future development. environmentally friendly buildings,” says Steve, “it’s embedded into the Institution. This “This really was a landmark decision by the year we’ve had our Fairtrade status renewed, Local Authority, and one which will help introduced cycle loans and car sharing schemes, us achieve our ambition of being a leading as well as designing a range of initiatives around university of choice for students and staff in tackling waste and reducing energy and water the country,” says Steve Igoe, Deputy Vice- consumption across campus – many of which Chancellor (Resources). have been recognised by prestigious awards.”

“The 2012 Sodexo University Lifestyle Survey The University has also implemented a number showed that the physical environment matters of community involvement projects with to students, with 53% citing a good impression local schools to encourage young people to at open day as the most important non-academic make sustainable lifestyle choices and embed factor in their choice of university. With ‘Education for Sustainable Development’ within increased tuition fees, offering value for money the curriculum. is key for universities, so evidence of continued investment in accommodation, teaching and “While Edge Hill is fully recruited this year, social spaces and facilities is essential.” there were 54,000 fewer people entering UK higher education in 2012, so we can only An investment of £29 million this year has maintain our strong position in the marketplace brought several new additions to the Edge Hill through continued investment,” says Steve. skyline including the £18 million Chancellors “Better facilities attract more students, and Court, new high spec halls of residence – more students means more resources to invest bringing 384 extra bed spaces to campus – and in the student experience – it’s a virtuous circle the £2 million refurbished Arts Centre. An that we’re more than happy to be in.” impressive new entrance, formalised parking area and the development of new, cutting edge sports pitches – Phase 1 of the University’s exciting £30 million sports development project – mark the start of the transformation of the Eastern Campus. Title TitleHome Title TitleFrom Home The University has opened Chancellors Court, a new six-block halls of residence with 384 en-suite student rooms. The eco-friendly buildings boast ultra-modern high-quality accommodation, which is some of the best in the sector. 076 / 077 CAMPUS

Honour for Going Fashion Expert Even Greener

The Edge Hill Business School has been The University is reducing its carbon footprint officially opened by fashion designer and retailer further with a series of environmentally friendly George Davies. projects funded by a key sector grant.

Set in the heart of the campus, the £8 million HEFCE’s Revolving Green Fund, which has state-of-the-art facility has allowed the been set up to provide recoverable grants to University to introduce a range of innovative help higher education institutions in England new programmes and welcome an increasing reduce emissions, has awarded £300,000 to number of students from across the globe. the University to carry out six initiatives to minimise its impact on the environment. George, who also received an honorary doctorate from the University, has been the Work includes new LED security lighting recipient of countless awards recognising his around the campus, replacement lighting in the major contribution to fashion, design, retail and library and the insulation of hot water heating business in a career that has spanned more than pipework in the halls of the main building. 40 years. He is behind the success of brands The schemes are anticipated to reduce carbon such as NEXT, George at Asda and Per Una at dioxide emissions by over 500 tonnes per year. Marks and Spencer. Energy Manager, Pamela Brentwood, said: He was chosen to officially open the building in “As a University with a developing campus light of his industry experience and for being a and a growing number of students, it’s more source of inspiration for generations of business important than ever to ensure that we are and design students. committed to reducing our carbon footprint and that our expansion plans do not harm future George said: “I’m delighted to have been asked generations. to open the Business School because of my links with the University – we share the same “The University has invested heavily in philosophy – and I’m a local Liverpudlian.” equipping its campus with innovative, energy efficient technology, which has been recognised nationally with a number of high-profile awards. I’m delighted that our efforts have been acknowledged.” Flagging Silence up Excellence on the Streets Student volunteers are patrolling the streets of Ormskirk to encourage people to keep down the noise and think of their neighbours.

The Students’ Union has joined Lancashire Constabulary to launch the SSHH (Silent Students Happy Homes) community campaign to combat anti-social behaviour. The idea behind the initiative is to raise awareness of unnecessary noise that students might sometimes make while living in the local area, particularly late at night. Edge Hill has become one of only two universities in the UK to scoop a Green Flag Jess Martin, Student Engagement Officer, said: Award for maintaining an attractive, safe and “It’s important that our students think of their welcoming campus. neighbours and community and how their actions may impact on others. The feedback The campus has become a popular local from residents has been great.” attraction bringing in thousands of visitors a year by holding open days, conferences In recognition of their dedication and and guests lectures, as well as opening its commitment, the student volunteers were also community sports complex and the popular Arts given a special accolade, Volunteering Group Centre to the public. The campus also features of the Year, at this year’s Edge Hill University an array of visual art with its Sculpture Trail, Careers Centre awards. which members of the community can enjoy.

Grounds Manager Martin Grayshon, said: “We’ve strived to achieve this benchmark and it is fantastic recognition for the teams who work hard behind the scenes to keep the campus looking as stunning as it does.”

“When students apply to university, it’s not just the standard of academic provision, but factors such as the landscape, standard of living, and safety of the environment that play a part in their final decision. It’s important, therefore, that we ensure our campus is the best it can be.”

Known as the benchmark national standard for parks and green spaces in the UK, the Green Flag scheme was set up in 1996 to recognise standards laid down to achieve the award. The idea behind the initiative is to encourage continuous high environmental standards, and is open to any free public park or space to apply. 078 / 079 CAMPUS

Edge Hill Blackout Good Sport Construction work has begun on a new Advertising, Marketing and PR students £30 million sporting development, which will organised an Earth Hour event across campus to include an eight-court sports hall, 25-metre spread the word about climate change. pool, 100-station fitness suite and a plethora of pitches and athletics facilities. It will provide an The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Earth exceptional complex for students, together with Hour global initiative encourages households access for 4,000 local users a week. and businesses to turn off non-essential lights for one hour on the last Saturday of March every year. Its aim is to conserve energy and raise awareness of global warming and it has now become a global phenomenon with iconic Green Honours buildings across the world being plunged into The University’s environmentally friendly darkness to support the event. initiatives were shortlisted for two prestigious awards this year. Edge Hill’s Durning Centre To promote ‘Edge Hill Blackout’, students was Highly Commended for its sustainable produced a viral commercial, posters, leaflets construction and refurbishment at the Green and social media pages to encourage residents Gown awards, which celebrate the exceptional on our 160-acre campus to turn off their lights, sustainability initiatives undertaken by as well as take part in dedicated Earth Hour universities and colleges across the UK. The celebrations including street dance and circus University was also nominated for a prestigious skills workshops in the Student Hub. Times Higher Education Leadership and Management award for its innovative carbon- footprint shrinking ICT network. First Class Achievement Waste Into Worth Edge Hill University graduated with First The new ‘Reuse in Halls’ initiative is tackling Class Honours in the 2012 People and Planet the waste left behind by students who leave Green League, ranking in the top 40 of all UK halls of residence for the summer holidays. The universities. People and Planet is the largest project encourages students to hand in their student network in Britain, campaigning to end unwanted items, such as clothes, books and world poverty, defend human rights and protect food which are redistributed to local families the environment. who need them most. Set up by Edge Hill University’s Sustainability Team, it supports the University’s contributions to the community, while also improving its environmental Safest Campus management performance. The University has one of the safest campuses in the country, according to the independent Complete University Guide. It has the lowest crime rates in the North West and is the fifth most crime-free university in England and Wales. Compiled from official police data, the ranking gives the clearest picture possible of local crime rates for 103 universities in England and Wales. Creative Edge A new £16 million campus hub to house courses within the departments of Media and Computing is the latest capital development planned for opening in September 2013.

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“If you stand outside the Student Hub, you’re within 300 yards of a TV studio, a theatre, a dance studio, a cinema, and an animation studio… not many universities can say that.”

ROGER SHANNON PROFESSOR OF FILM AND TELEVISION 084 / 085 CULTURE

Critical acclaim has also been heaped on Edge Hill’s unique, all-male, undergraduate dance Creating company, Edge FWD. The group is touring nationally, as well as engaging in outreach work with schools, and enjoyed rave reviews at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Graduate Performing dance company, 12° North, which is hosted by the University, is also drawing praise for both its performances and its commitment to Inspiring helping young dancers make the transition from training to professional practice.

From a national short story prize to acclaimed At the heart of Edge Hill’s ‘cultural campus’ is shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to the the Rose Theatre, whose transformation into opening of the stunning new Arts Centre, the a stunning new Arts Centre this year is visible University’s people, places and performances evidence of the University’s impact on the continue to make a major contribution to the arts. region’s cultural landscape.

Through the success of students, staff and “The theatre has always been the University’s alumni, Edge Hill is fast gaining a reputation creative outlet and a great community resource,” as a hotbed of artistic talent and an incubator says Roy, “but with improved facilities and two for the next generation of gifted performers, new performance spaces, it gives local people directors and artists. access to a wider programme of entertainment and a real alternative to the nearby cities. “Edge Hill has really put itself on the cultural map in recent years,” says Roy Bayfield, “It also provides students with a rich and Chairman of the University’s Arts and Culture authentic environment in which to study and Group. “We are showing people outside our perform, improving their skills, experience own boundaries what we can do, and our staff and employability.” and students are being recognised for their contributions to the cultural life of the region and beyond.”

The University’s hosting of the prestigious Ann Arbor Film Festival tour, and work with the BFI on recent film policy, further cemented the University’s reputation not only as an exciting venue for independent cinema, but also as a centre for international film scholarship and debate.

The Edge Hill Prize for the Short Story is now a fixture in the literary calendar and continues to attract high calibre writers, such as Jeremy Dyson and this year’s winner, Sarah Hall. Several budding student authors have also won awards and been published, while some of our talented animators, choreographers and filmmakers have received national attention for their outstanding work. A Stunning Performance Manchester’s historic Victoria Baths was the setting for an unusual performance by three talented artists. The Ghost of Someone Not Yet Drowned was a unique installation, performance and exhibition devised by lecturers Julia Griffin, Karen Lauke, Helen Newall and performed by students. 086 / 087 CULTURE

Art on Campus Fast FWD Celebration to Success

Four days of free interactive art, music and a All-male dance company Edge FWD (pictured) spectacular outdoor performance marked the have taken the Edinburgh Festival by storm with launch of the University’s new Arts Centre. their show A Beautiful Hell.

The highlight of the festival of visual arts, dance, Following their Scottish success, the compelling music, literature and family-friendly activities dance piece was also performed during the was Herbert’s Dream by Compagnie des UCAS Compose Your Future recruitment fair Quidams (pictured). It was a large-scale outdoor at the Manchester MCC and as part of spectacle inspired by light, the moon and stars Homotopia, an international LGBT festival performed by mysterious towering white figures held annually in Liverpool. on stilts. The silent figures processed around the Ormskirk campus at dusk, culminating in a A Beautiful Hell is a vivid combination of finale in the University’s sunken Rock Garden, daring physical theatre, sophisticated gesture for a visually stunning performance that wowed and spoken word, woven together by acclaimed the crowds. choreographer Gary Clarke. A humorous and touching journey in search of love, acceptance The event included a performance by the and freedom, the nine dancers present an University’s all-male dance company, Edge intricate landscape of dreams and desires that FWD, and Purge by Brian Lobel, which is an explores the notion of exclusion and what it’s enactment of the process of deleting friends like to be an outsider. on Facebook. The Arts Centre also hosted artist Andy McKeown’s interactive projected Edge FWD was established by the University’s artwork, I’ve Left You A Note, allowing vistors Performing Arts Department to help break to write their hopes and dreams on post-it notes down stereotypes, encourage young men to feel to be used in an evolving collage of human confident about dancing and to highlight dance experience. Street performers Granny Turismo, as a career choice. who have been delighting audiences for the past two years with their souped-up shopping At Edinburgh, the unique dance company trolleys, also starred. sold out each night and received four and five star reviews from art critics and their excited Roy Bayfield, Chair of the University’s Arts and audiences. Festmag said: “The energy that comes Culture Group, said: “The Arts Centre builds off this ensemble is electric. When they fling on the long history of the Rose Theatre and themselves, they really fling themselves, when more recent Short Cuts Cinema, to bring further they scream, they mean it.” They also received creative and cultural work to the campus.” a four star review from the Scottish Herald who said, “the dancing crackles with class”. Sarah Scoops International Short Story Prize Writing Award Mother-of-four PhD student and former winner of the Edge Hill Short Story MA Prize, Carys Bray, has won a prestigious international writing award. She has been presented with the Scott Prize for Short Stories, an annual prize for a first collection of short stories by a single author. She describes her winning collection, Sweet Home, as a preoccupation with family, and with the things that go wrong, and right, when people live together.

Being a Scott Prize winner means Carys will Award-winning writer Sarah Hall (pictured) receive synchronous publication in the UK, has been named the winner of the Edge Hill Australia and the USA by Salt Publishing University Short Story Prize 2012. and will be issued with a standard publishing contract from Salt. The writer also picked up the Readers’ Prize, judged by Edge Hill students, at an awards ceremony at the Free Word Centre, London, for her first short story collection The Beautiful Burying the Past Indifference. A powerful play depicting the story of Jean Receiving both the first prize of £5,000 and McConville’s murder by the IRA has been on the £1,000 Readers’ Prize, Sarah said: “To tour across the North West. have such a diverse audience enjoy my work is amazing; it’s a mix of people in the literary Jean McConville was a mother-of-ten from world and students. In fact, I don’t know of any Northern Ireland who, in 1972, was abducted other prize were students get to read and choose and killed by the IRA and secretly buried on a the winner – I think it’s brilliant.” beach in the Republic of Ireland. Our Lady of the Goldfinches has been written by Creative Judges described a dark, fierce and sensual Writing lecturer Jane McNulty and directed by piece of fiction that gets to the heart of things. Performing Arts lecturer Bill Hopkinson and Judge Suzi Feay, a writer and critic, said: “It was tells of the victim’s daughter, Helen, and her an incredibly tough decision, we all spent a good attempt to make sense of the death. deal of time talking about what we loved about each of the collections, and then we savaged Three of Edge Hill University’s alumni star in them all to bits, and built them back up again. the play: Bairbre Ni hAodha, who is active in There were such high standards, but one had to theatre in her native Ireland, Rachel Priest, win, which was Sarah’s for the beautiful way in who has worked in theatre and television for which the collection was written.” ten years, and recent graduate Lee Godwin.

This year’s winner of the Edge Hill University MA Creative Writing category went to Dawn Wild, who received a prize of £500. 088 / 089 CULTURE

Chancellor’s ‘Bench’ Mark for Lecture Filmmakers Three students have shared the limelight with BAFTA award winner John Hurt after making the shortlist in the international Keswick Film Festival. Media, Film and Television Production students Abigail Wright, Nick Peterson and Rob Whitchurch received the accolade for Bench, the tale of a graffiti artist – an idea that came about after director Nick had a chance meeting with Bench on a Manchester street.

Scott has The Voice The high profile former Canon of St Paul’s Cathedral Dr Giles Fraser (pictured), who quit Scott Chapman, a third year Music, Media and his role over the decision to evict Occupy London Sound student, took to the stage in The Voice, campaigners from outside the London landmark, the BBC1 talent show. He was one of only 60 delivered the Annual Chancellor’s Lecture people out of tens of thousands of applicants entitled Moral Leadership in Changing Times. to get to prove their singing credentials to stars Will.i.am, Jessie J, Tom Jones and Danny O’Donoghue. Eastern Promise Performing Arts students have been bringing the A Passion for Dance dramas of Eastern Europe to British audiences. A professional dance artist was chosen to They have been working on two plays that help choreograph The Preston Passion for would be familiar in any theatre in Poland or the a live television broadcast. James Hewison, Ukraine but are very unusual to see in the UK. Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Dance and Drama, worked with more than 1,000 A Dybbuk and The Wedding are two great volunteers for the performance which was aired symbolist dramas from the beginning of the last at Easter. The event was the centrepiece of century and the students have used their own the BBC’s religion programming and included interpretations to bring to life villages that are a unique combination of live spectacle and caught between the ‘Old World’ and the ‘New’. performance coupled with contemporary pre- They use a mixture of song, dance, physical recorded drama. theatre, acting and design within each play to give audiences a rare opportunity to see a piece of European history. He Bangs the Drums Media lecturer Carl Hunter (pictured far right) had a packed year as his band The Farm went on the road with The Stone Roses as part of the Justice Tonight tour, a collaboration between The Farm, Mick Jones from The Clash and several special guests to raise awareness of the Hillsborough Justice campaign. 090 / 091 OUR HONOURABLE FRIENDS Our Honourable Dr Richard Benjamin Friends A passionate voice in the campaign against race A fashion guru, a further education ambassador, discrimination, Richard Benjamin received an entrepreneur and a Holocaust survivor an honorary award for his contribution to the are among the most recent recipients of an understanding of the history and heritage of honorary degree from Edge Hill University. black people in the UK.

Honorary degrees are awarded to a select Richard is Head of the International Slavery group of individuals whose outstanding Museum in Liverpool and co-Director of the contributions are reflected in the ambitions Centre for the Study of International Slavery. and ethos of the University. A former Edge Hill student, he said: “This Their talents and achievements cover many University not only shaped my career but disciplines, but all have become leaders and my philosophy on life. It was not until I met influencers in their own sphere. students from an array of cultural backgrounds that I truly had a sense of my black identity.”

Dame Patricia Bacon Tony Cann The Principal of St Helens College and President Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Cann of the Association of Colleges for a decade has was honoured for his commitment to improving received an honorary doctorate in recognition education and providing opportunities for all. of her inspirational contribution to the further education sector and exemplary partnership Tony is passionate about enhancing teaching work with Edge Hill. and learning through the use of technology.

Pat’s experience of curriculum development, He founded Promethean, which manufactures teaching and learning, and her passion for digital whiteboards, and quickly saw how ensuring that work-related learning has a place these could increase productivity and learning in the curriculum, have all informed her work as in schools. Promethean’s interactive a leader within education. whiteboards are now used in nearly one million classrooms worldwide. George Davies Sandra Hebron Crosby-born fashion designer and retailer, Sandra Hebron received an honorary degree in George Davies, is often dubbed ‘King of the recognition of her links with the North West, High Street’, and is the man behind successful the significant contribution she has made household brands like NEXT, George at Asda to UK cinema and her commitment to arts and Per Una at Marks and Spencer. broadcasting and film writing.

Since becoming the Guardian Young Businessman Until recently Sandra was Artistic Director of the Year in 1985, he has been the recipient of of Festivals at the British Film Institute, countless awards recognising his contribution to which included the prestigious London Film fashion, design, retail and business in a career Festival, but her involvement with film began at that has spanned over 40 years. Manchester’s Cornerhouse.

George said: “What I like about this University She said: “It is a pleasure to receive this honour is that it has pace, friendliness and, more in the North West, where I first learned the art importantly, it has got vision.” and craft of being a film programmer.”

Dr Karen Groves Mayer Hersh Dr Karen Groves was honoured for her Holocaust survivor Mayer Hersh has dedicated unyielding desire to ensure patients facing the his life to retelling his experiences to educate end of life are given every opportunity to spend others, and he has inspired teachers and their remaining time ‘living and not dying’. students, including those at Edge Hill University, to pass on the lessons of the past to As Medical Director of Queenscourt Hospice the generations of the future. in Southport, she was also recognised for her compassion and the links she has developed Since the 1970s, Mayer has been an influential between the hospice and Edge Hill, which include contributor to the Holocaust Education Programme student placements and clinical education. in the North West and has been a regular speaker at schools, colleges, universities and prisons. 092 / 093 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Cash for Investment in £’000 Financial Worth of the University in £’000

40,410 39,611 80,589 85,160 28,596 65,613 20,486 51,303 14,086 34,914

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Key Performance Indicators Applications for University Full Time Undergraduate Programmes Year Ended 31 July 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 18,867

Total income in £0’000 99,163 102,405 92,576 82,770 71,734 17,628 16,013 Surplus for re-investment in £’000 13,036 13,875 10,633 6,273 4,121

Cash generated by activities in £’000 16,131 21,627 18,027 11,288 10,420 12,226 11,454 Cash for investment in £’000 39,611 40,410 28,596 20,486 14,086 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Financial worth of the University in £’000 85,160 80,589 65,613 51,303 34,914

Applications for University FT UG programmes (1) 18,867 17,628 16,013 12,226 11,454

Total number of students of the University (2) 22,393 27,785 25,319 24,430 20,141 Surplus for Re-investment in £’000

Percentage of staff who rate the University as a good or excellent employer (3) 89% 90% 88% 85% 82% 13,875 13,036

Employee turnover 10.4% 7.9% 7.3% 10.0% 10.7% 10,633

Level of University staff absence 3.0% 3.5% 3.1% 3.6% 3.2% 6,273

4,121

Notes (1) Based on UCAS statistics. The reduction in 2008 reflects the reduction in applications on the UCAS form from 6 to 5 during the year. (2) Based on HESA Student Record (3) From the University’s independently scrutinised Staff Survey 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Cash for Investment in £’000 Financial Worth of the University in £’000

40,410 39,611 80,589 85,160 28,596 65,613 20,486 51,303 14,086 34,914

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Key Performance Indicators Applications for University Full Time Undergraduate Programmes Year Ended 31 July 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 18,867

Total income in £0’000 99,163 102,405 92,576 82,770 71,734 17,628 16,013 Surplus for re-investment in £’000 13,036 13,875 10,633 6,273 4,121

Cash generated by activities in £’000 16,131 21,627 18,027 11,288 10,420 12,226 11,454 Cash for investment in £’000 39,611 40,410 28,596 20,486 14,086 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Financial worth of the University in £’000 85,160 80,589 65,613 51,303 34,914

Applications for University FT UG programmes (1) 18,867 17,628 16,013 12,226 11,454

Total number of students of the University (2) 22,393 27,785 25,319 24,430 20,141 Surplus for Re-investment in £’000

Percentage of staff who rate the University as a good or excellent employer (3) 89% 90% 88% 85% 82% 13,875 13,036

Employee turnover 10.4% 7.9% 7.3% 10.0% 10.7% 10,633

Level of University staff absence 3.0% 3.5% 3.1% 3.6% 3.2% 6,273

4,121

Notes (1) Based on UCAS statistics. The reduction in 2008 reflects the reduction in applications on the UCAS form from 6 to 5 during the year. (2) Based on HESA Student Record (3) From the University’s independently scrutinised Staff Survey 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Principal Officers Donors

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