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Are you keen to know more about postgraduate study at Lancaster? Join us on campus on the 8th of February 2025.

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A Top UK University, a close-knit community and somewhere you can belong. Find out what Lancaster could offer you. 

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Research spotlight: everyday heroes

From catching criminals to reducing pollution, citizens are helping Lancaster researchers change the world.

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Think tank calls for national reset on workforce health in 2025

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University is calling for a national reset on workplace health in 2025 and warns Government and employers need to work together if the UK is to tackle the ‘greatest employment challenge for a generation’ and stem the flow of people leaving work due to ill health. 
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Lancaster spinout Mindgard raises $8M to revolutionise AI security

Lancaster University spinout Mindgard has achieved a significant milestone, securing an $8 million funding round to drive its mission of revolutionising AI security.
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Alumni award for palliative care expert

Lancaster postgraduate Naveen Salins has received an Alumni Award at the December graduation ceremonies.
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Honorary degrees for high flyers

Two people distinguished in their field have received honorary degrees at the December postgraduate ceremonies.

 
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First-ever, all-female ceremonial team make history in 60th year

A ceremony at this year’s Graduation celebrations marked an historic occasion during Lancaster University’s 60th anniversary year as, for the first time, an all-female ‘cast’ took ‘centre stage’ in the ceremonial roles.
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Research captures plight of British children trapped in dire camps

British children’s lives are being devastated by the UK’s unprecedented use of citizenship stripping, says new research from Lancaster University.

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High praise from students

Students participating in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 rated Lancaster University highly for teaching, academic support, and learning resources. Among other successes, Lancaster scored 91.5% for learning resources, 88.5% for teaching quality, and 89.9% for academic support.

National Student Survey
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