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The official page helping to keep all former students of Edge Hill in touch with each other and the University. This page is subject to moderation.

This is the official Edge Hill University Alumni page. This page aims to connect with all former students of Edge Hill University and to keep our growing alumni community connected and informed of university news, events and alumni successes. For further information on the alumni service offered at Edge Hill University contact the Alumni Team on [email protected] or call 01695 584861.

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27/08/2026

We did it – twice! 🎉

A huge thank you to our alumni who took the time to vote for Edge Hill’s Archives team in the Archives & Records Association (ARA) Awards.

We’re delighted to share that Edge Hill University has come away with two prestigious national awards.

🌟New Professional of the Year – congratulations to our fantastic Archive Apprentice, Aimy S!

🌟Recordkeeping Service of the Year – recognising the incredible work of our entire Archives team.

We couldn’t have done it without the support of our Edge Hill community. Thank you to everyone who voted, shared our posts and helped spread the word.

Archivist Dan Copley shared: "Thanks to everyone who has worked with the archive service over the past 18 months, including Dee McMahon, Rachel Bird, Sophie Smith, Anna França, Rachel Bury and all our outstanding student volunteers."

A huge congratulations to Dan, Aimy and the whole Archives team – what an achievement! 👏

📸 Simon O’Connor for ARA

13/08/2026

September is getting closer… and so is our Alumni Reunion!

Preparations are in full swing and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for a day of memories, laughter, and reconnecting.

For those of you wishing to book overnight accommodation, the link will be live until 21 August. Book now: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/alumni-reunion-weekend-2026/

In the meantime here are some photos of our last alumni celebration events. Do you recognise yourself or any of your friends? Tag them in the comments and help us put names to the faces!

11/08/2026

Edge Hill is celebrating another historic milestone as Isha Bhukya becomes the first female engineering graduate.

A standout student from Singapore, Isha has spent the last four years pushing the boundaries of what is possible in her field. In addition to acting as a driving force for inclusivity at the University, Isha delivered an inspiring address during her graduation ceremony.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZh5oo5-9wU

Read Isha's story: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/07/keep-humanity-in-ai-edge-hills-first-female-engineering-graduate-delivers-inspiring-speech/

09/08/2026

Take a walk around Edge Hill University's Ormskirk campus and you'll discover an impressive collection of sculptures that have become familiar landmarks over the years. From striking contemporary pieces to hidden gems, each one has its own story to tell.

Were any of these sculptures on campus during your time at Edge Hill?

👀 Take a look through the gallery, see what you remember, and let us know which one stands out as your favourite in the comments.

08/08/2026

Paramedic Robert Till has made history at Edge Hill, becoming the first student to be awarded a Professional Doctorate in Emergency Services Management.

As Head of Integrated Urgent Care at the West Midlands Ambulance Service, Robert has spent the last seven years balancing a high-pressure career with rigorous research.

His work is already helping to improve ambulance processes across England and Wales.

Read Robert's story: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/07/from-the-frontline-to-the-forefront-paramedic-robert-till-first-to-achieve-professional-doctorate/

05/08/2026

Inspiring inside and outside the classroom: Alumnus Dafydd’s incredible charity journey

After graduating from Edge Hill with a BSc (Hons) Science with Physics with Qualified Teacher Status in 2014, Dafydd Helps-Fursse has built an incredible teaching career, from working in schools across the UK to spending five years teaching in the United Arab Emirates and leading student expeditions to Nepal and Borneo.

Alongside his career in education, Dafydd has a passion for endurance challenges. Having already rowed the Atlantic Ocean in 41 days, he's now setting his sights on crossing the South Pole to raise awareness of men's mental health and support charities including CALM and Andy's Man Club.

Read more about Dafydd's inspiring journey, how Edge Hill helped shape his career, and his advice for current students: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/08/inspiring-inside-and-outside-the-classroom-alumnus-dafydds-incredible-charity-journey/

30/07/2026

Thirty years after meeting as students at Edge Hill, alumni Cathie and Scott Gibbens are celebrating two incredible milestones.

This August marks their 30th wedding anniversary, and Cathie has recently been appointed Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, following Scott's term as Mayor last year. Together, they are the first married couple in the borough's history to complete all four civic roles of deputy consort, deputy mayor, consort and mayor.

A chance meeting over pancake recipes on campus lead to careers dedicated to education, public service and their local community, their story is a wonderful reminder of where an Edge Hill education can lead.

Congratulations, Cathie and Scott, on your achievements – and thank you for sharing your inspiring journey with us.

Read their story: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/07/edge-hill-alumni-celebrate-30-years-together-and-a-historic-mayoral-milestone/

Photo credit: DeBG Photography for HBBC

28/07/2026

More than 50 years after graduating, Dave Johnson recently returned to Edge Hill for the first time since leaving in 1971, and what a trip down memory lane it was.

Dave studied Drama and English Literature between 1968 and 1971 and was amazed by how much the campus has changed, describing the transformation as "fabulous". Guided by fellow alumnus and lifelong friend Sam Botfield, he revisited Stanley Hall Common Room, the rooms where he lived as a student, and the Rose Theatre, where he gave a memorable performance as Jerry in Edward Albee's The Zoo Story for his final drama assessment.

That production proved to be a defining moment in Dave's life. Not only did he take the lead role, but he also designed and built the set and created the promotional poster. Following the performance, he was even offered a place at RADA – an opportunity he ultimately chose not to take.

After graduating, Dave enjoyed a successful career as a headteacher and later appeared as a TV extra in productions including Happy Valley, Peaky Blinders and The Crucible.

Thank you to Sam for sharing Dave's wonderful story and these fantastic photos with us. 📸

Have you returned to campus after many years away? We'd love to hear what memories came flooding back.

27/07/2026

Congratulations to our Class of 2026!

As our newest graduates celebrate this incredible milestone, we're reminded that graduation is just the beginning. Every alumnus has their own unique story – from launching careers and starting businesses to travelling, further study, volunteering and everything in between.

This video is a reminder that there isn't one single path to success, and we can't wait to see where our newest alumni go next.

To our Class of 2026: welcome to the Edge Hill alumni community. We look forward to following your journey and hearing about your achievements in the years to come.

🎥 Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4566149433604808

25/07/2026

This week was a truly special milestone for mother and daughter duo Rachel Simcock and Charlotte Ingle, who graduated from Edge Hill on the very same day! A moment that Charlotte says she “will always treasure”.

Three years ago, Rachel, a registered mental health nurse from Warrington, joined Charlotte at one of our open days. The visit left a lasting impression on them both.

Fast forward to now:
🎓 Rachel has graduated with a postgraduate diploma in mental health education
🎓 Charlotte has completed her BSc (Hons) Child Nursing degree

Read Rachel and Charlotte’s story: https://orlo.uk/4UEqh

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