links for 2010-11-18 - Michael Nolan

Shop Local: Ormskirk Indoor Market traders urge the people of Ormskirk to support their businesses – Skelmersdale Advertiser

“I’ve noticed a peak in trade since the students came back to university and I just love the people." — what's that? Students good for the local economy?!

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Memorabilia to go on exhibition at Edge Hill University to mark its 125th annviersary – Skelmersdale Advertiser

MEMORABILIA is being sought for an exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of Edge Hill University.

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Liverpool pupils’ two-faced virtual teacher to help train Edge Hill University students – News – Education – Liverpool Daily Post

A VIRTUAL teacher created by Liverpool pupils is to help train school staff of the future.

Children from Evelyn Community Primary School in Prescot were asked by university researchers to come with their ideal teacher.

The pioneering research from Ormskirk’s Edge Hill university followed a national focus on the shortage of men entering the profession.

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BBC – Edge Hill students swap books for bungee ropes

"Performing Arts students are flying high as a university in Ormskirk becomes the first in the country to offer courses in aerial performance."

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