https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/whereismyname-ruby-penaluna

  Considering defining moments for women that have happened within the last year, attention must be drawn to the extraordinary achievements surrounding the #WhereIsMyName campaign.   This campaign aims to give Afghanistan women a sense of identity.   Currently, within...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/ehsu-preventing-prevent-students-not-suspects

On 18th December 2015 through method of proxy voting, our Executive Committee (The Highest Policy Passing Committee at EHSU) unanimously voted to condemn the PREVENT strategy and Theresa Mays Counter Terrorism and Security Bill passed in November 2014. This was due to a number of serious conc...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/the-three-easiest-ways-to-vote-in-the-su-elections-ehsu

Okay everyone, game faces on.   We’re less than a week away from one of the biggest events in the SU calendar…   Here’s what you need to know about the Edge Hill Students’ Union Elections 2019.   Voting opens on Tuesday 12th March, 9:00am.   You can meet all the candida...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/q-a-with-amy-draper-fas-student-rep

Hello! My name is Amy Draper and I am a second year Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS) academic rep and Musical Theatre and French student here at Edge Hill University. For seven years, I represented my high school as a member of the student council, listening to the concerns of my peers and feedi...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/ehsu-elections-changes-for-2021

  It’s that time of year again.   With nominations opening on Monday 1 February, we’re gearing up for another round of SU Elections.   But before we dive head first into campaigning and second-guessing who your candidates are, we’ve got some big news to tell you. ...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/women-empowerment-charities-ruby-penaluna

The blogs that I have written this month have been all about defining moments for women and incredible things that have been done to support and empower women worldwide.   They have also been inspired by the theme of International Women’s Day this year, which was #ChooseToChallenge. ...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/my-journey-to-medical-school-vinay-mistry

About 2 years ago, I was completing my UCAS application to study medicine. After 2 interviews, I ended up with 4 rejections and accepted my BSc Biomedical Sciences offer at Queen Mary University of London.   During my first year on that course, I tried applying again, having achieved top A ...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/black-history-month-i-am-free-akosua-poku

Should I take you back to the times I got attached to my bed, because I was afraid of simply not fitting in?    Well… I would forget the word “simply” there, because it’s not simple to fit in. I didn't have anything I believed could break the ice with my peers. I don’t smoke nor drink ...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/united-by-music-more-evident-than-ever-jack-richardson

The United Kingdom… Nil Point!   This is a statement every UK Eurovision fan dreads hearing when the biggest TV event of the year comes around in May. However, the man with the most amazing hair in the world, superstar Sam Ryder, finally provided us with that tiny bit of hope which everyone had...

https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/articles/behind-the-scenes-of-the-big-read-rebecca-holderness

Towards the end of my first year as a Creative Writing student, I’ve already had some brilliant experiences that I’d never imagined I could be part of. Everything began when I applied for the job of ‘Big Read Shortlisting Assistant’ with the university.   After being accepted for the job (!), ...