https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/groups/the-desi-social

The goal of our group is to bring together individuals from diverse Asian backgrounds, fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange, we welcome anyone interested in exploring and experiencing the rich cultures of Asia and the Middle East. The group provides a platform for engaging discuss...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/rescue-mission-no-man-left-behind-hannah-burton

The first time I heard the word ‘diversity’ was when I was in primary school. I didn’t know what the word meant, and ironically, nobody else in the class knew what it meant either. We were in the same boat all those years ago; children who were keen to learn about the world. We didn’t realise unt...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/recruitment-vs-elections-a-new-chapter-for-student-representation

Here at EHSU, we’re in the middle of our elections season which sees students of Edge Hill nominating themselves to be the face of the Union and represent all students at Edge Hill University. In previous years we have gone through an elections process to install our Voluntary Officers to represe...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/edge-hill-su-picks-our-best-films-of-2018

Can you believe it’s the end of 2018?!   After a year of highs, lows, and everything-in-betweens, here at Edge Hill Students’ Union we’ve all gone a bit nostalgic…   In between readying ourselves for a new year filled to the brim with the biggest calendar of events, elections, and a...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/national-stress-awareness-day-cal-chambers

Hey everyone, Cal here. As we all know, stress can come in all shapes and sizes. The stress that we can experience from leaving our favourite snacks in the oven for a little too long is worlds apart from realising you have an assignment due in the next four hours with NO progress made. We ...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/time-to-talk-campaign

Today is Time to Talk Day, in which people are encouraged to talk about Mental Health. According to WHO “one in four people in world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives”. YouGov also found that “More than half of students know between one and five ...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/statement-regarding-broadcast-of-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-ehsu

Edge Hill Students' Union Bar will limit its broadcasting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.    Beginning Sunday 20 November, people around the world will tune in to the prestigious football event, hosted this year in Qatar. We will screen a selection of matches, including the England group stage ...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/scaremongering-and-prejudice-when-will-it-end-jack-richardson

Drag queens shouldn’t be around kids… Transgender people are a danger to cisgender people… Bisexual people should pick a side and stop being greedy… Sounds shocking, doesn’t it? That’s because it is. Plain and simple. Unfortunately, we are beginning to hear views and opinions like these spou...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/national-coming-out-day-stories-from-students-ehsu

For many people, the process of coming out as LGBTQ+ can be tremendously difficult. Extreme emotional distress might result from the dread of being rejected, discriminated against, or facing prejudice. Understanding the significance of LGBTQ+ community members' stories being shared is essential. ...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/a-student-tale-struggling-surviving-succeeding-antonnette-mapesa

This is my story. But truthfully, this is the story of the majority of students living the cost-of-living crisis. I know what you’re thinking: ‘Here we go; another article about students not being able to afford rent, or skip out on meals. The overtold tale of financial woes.’ But unfortunately, ...