Edge Hill University Alumni

17/06/2026

From Edge Hill to Hollywood

When Stephen Burke graduated from Edge Hill in 2010, he couldn't have predicted where his journey would take him.

Since leaving campus, Stephen has:
- Represented Team GB in natural bodybuilding
- Placed 3rd in the world in Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Appeared in major TV productions, including Netflix's Run Away
- Become a keynote speaker, educator and performance mindset coach
- Gained qualifications in neuroscience and sports psychology

Stephen credits the discipline, time management and support he developed during his time at Edge Hill as helping him balance multiple careers and pursue opportunities around the world.

Read Stephen's inspiring story and discover how his Edge Hill experience helped shape a career spanning education, sport, performance coaching and the world of TV and film. https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/06/alumnus-stephen-burkes-journey-from-classroom-to-world-stage/

09/06/2026

POV: Every Edge Hill alumni knows this view 👀

That water tower has welcomed generations of students to campus over the years. What's the first memory that comes to mind when you see it? 🚗

05/06/2026

As graduation season approaches, we’re inviting alumni to share their graduation photos and memories with us. 🎓

We'd love to see your graduation photo along with your name, course studied and the year you graduated, to be featured on our page during graduation week. 📷

We’d also love to hear any words of wisdom or advice you’d like to pass on to this year’s graduands. 💬

Comment below or email your photos and messages to [email protected].

03/06/2026

Starting university can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. That’s where Edge Hill’s Campus Connectors come in – a friendly team of students who are out and about across campus, ready to offer support, answer questions and help fellow students feel connected to university life.

Back in the day, did you have Mothers, Uncles, hall wardens or resident hall monitors looking out for you? Do you remember who helped you settle in, or have any stand-out memories from your time in halls?

We'd love to hear your stories and see how student support has changed through the years – share your memories in the comments below.

Read more: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/departments/support/studentservices/student-life-team/campus-connectors/

31/05/2026

We loved receiving this wonderful photograph from alumna Sue Wilson, featuring her mum, Miss Margaret Jackson, who studied at Edge Hill from 1947 to 1949 and qualified as a Home Economics teacher. Middle row, at the end to the right.

Sue herself later followed in her mum’s footsteps, studying for a Primary BEd with PE from 1984 to 1987. Sue also shared that she met her husband, Graham Wilson, at Edge Hill, where he studied History from 1982 to 1985.

Thank you, Sue, for sharing such a special piece of Edge Hill history with us. We always love hearing your alumni memories and stories across the generations ✨

28/05/2026

We are proud to be awarding Montirex founders Daniel Yuen and Edge Hill alumnus Kieran Riddell-Austin Honorary Doctorates during our Summer 2026 graduation ceremonies, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to enterprise and the community. 🎉

Founded in Kieran's family kitchen in Liverpool in 2019, Montirex quickly grew to become one of the UK’s best-known sportswear brands, with recognition now going global. Beyond their business success, Daniel and Kieran continue to show a deep commitment to community impact. Today marks the launch of The Montirex Foundation, a charity dedicated to creating opportunity for young people through sport, mental health support and community-led projects.

Kieran’s journey from Edge Hill student to successful entrepreneur reflects the values we champion at Edge Hill University: ambition, innovation, determination and community contribution.

The entrepreneurs behind multi-million-pound clothing brand Montirex are being awarded honorary doctorates by Edge Hill University in recognition of their outstanding contribution to business, enterprise and community impact.

19/05/2026

Calling all History alumni 📚🎉

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of History at Edge Hill University on Tuesday 30 June at 3pm.

Hosted in the Business School Garden Room, the afternoon will include birthday cake, short talks, memories and conversation as we look back on five decades of the department and the people who helped shape it.

Past and present staff members will also be attending, making it a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and former colleagues.

Can’t make it but have memories of studying History at Edge Hill? We’d still love to hear your stories and reflections.

If you’d like to attend, please email [email protected], we hope you can join us for this very special celebration 🥳

17/05/2026

Izzy Wizzy, Let’s Get Bizzy!

Award-winning Edge Hill University alumna Kazia Cannon is hitting the road with the iconic The Sooty Show tour 🎭

After winning IBM Stage Performer of the Year with her performance partner and touring internationally in Spain, Kazia is now bringing magic, comedy and entertainment to audiences across the UK alongside one of Britain’s most loved children’s shows.

Read more: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/05/award-winning-edge-hill-alumna-kazia-cannon-takes-to-the-road-with-iconic-british-childrens-show/

13/05/2026

From the classroom to the DJ booth 🎧

Edge Hill alumnus Andy Whitson will be returning to campus this September to DJ at the Alumni Reunion Weekend 2026.

After spending 15 years in teaching, Andy took a leap of faith during the pandemic and turned his lifelong passion for music into a full-time career as a wedding and events DJ. He now also teaches DJ skills to children and young adults with Acquired Brain Injuries through the School of Electronic Music’s BPM Rehab programme.

Read Andy’s inspiring story and discover how his Edge Hill experience helped shape his career journey: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/05/alumnus-to-dj-at-upcoming-reunion-weekend-edge-hill-university/

11/05/2026

Placements are a huge part of university life, with first-day nerves to the people and experiences that help shape your future career 💙

Edge Hill’s award-winning placement opportunities are making a real difference for today’s students. Read more: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/05/award-winning-nursing-placement-is-insightful-and-invaluable/

We’d love to hear from our alumni - where did your placement take you? Any standout memories, schools, hospitals, workplaces or staff members who helped you along the way? Share your stories in the comments 👇