and Everton F.C.'s charity Everton in the Community).
== Student life ==
=== Students' Union ===
Edge Hill University Students' Union (SU) is the representative body of students at the university run by four elected, sabbatical officers and student trustees who sit on the board. The Sabbatical officers are the SU President, Vice President of Activities, Vice President of Academic Representation and Vice President of Welfare. All students at the university are automatically enrolled into the Students' Union which seeks to promote the interests of its members, act as a representative channel between students and the university, and to provide advice and recreational activities for its members.
The Students' Union has over 70 societies which students can join, including a range of sports teams, subject-related groups and social societies. 'Team Edge Hill' is the SU's sport brand which encompasses all sport teams and individuals who compete for the university within the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues including football, rugby, cycling, netball, swimming, tennis, hockey, golf, American football, and many more. Historically, VibeMedia was the Students' Union's media platform which consisted of Vibe Radio and Vibe TV, a radio and television channel run by student volunteers.
In 2012, Edge Hill SU was shortlisted for the national NUS Small Students' Union of the Year Award. In 2019, it won NUS Trans Campaign of the year.
== Notable people ==
=== Chancellors ===
2008-2018: Tanya Byron
2023-date: Dawn Airey
=== Vice-chancellor/ Principals ===
Until university status was awarded in 2006, the Vice-Chancellor was known as the principal.
1885-1890: Sarah Jane Yelf
1890-1920: Sarah Jane Hale
1920-1941: Eva Marie Smith
1941-1946: E M Butterworth
1946-1964: Dr Margaret Bain
1964-1978: Ken Millins
1978-1982: Marjorie Stanton
1982-1989: Harry Webster
1989-1993: Ruth Gee
1993-2025: John Cater
2025-: Michael Young
=== Alumni ===
Joe Ainsworth (Scriptwriter for BBC drama Holby City)
Liam Colbon (Rugby …
