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University-led £4.9 million initiative to turbocharge North West England’s cyber ambitions

A major new project will fuel the potential of the North West cyber sector to keep the UK at the forefront of cutting-edge cyber security. 
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World leading researchers ranked in global top one percent

Seven researchers at Lancaster have been included in a list of the world’s most influential academics, according to rankings released by Clarivate. 
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Lancaster researchers part of new centre on equitable low carbon living

Lancaster University researchers are set to work as part of an innovative centre funded with £8million over five years by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and UKRI as part of its strategic focus on building a green future.

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New study reveals half a century of change on Britain’s iconic limestone pavements

Fifty years of change on iconic limestone pavements has revealed mixed fortunes for one of the most distinctive landscapes in the UK.
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Lancaster University programme will provide 30 doctoral students with training in next-gen computing skills with an environmental focus

Lancaster University researchers are co-leading a new initiative to train the next generation of Earth and environmental scientists to harness the power of exascale computing. 
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Research into UK’s use of plastic packaging finds households ‘wishcycle’ rather than recycle – risking vast contamination

Lancaster University researchers investigating consumer attitudes and behaviours around plastic food packaging have found UK households are ‘wishcycling’ rather than recycling – and say it’s a problem that everyone has to solve.

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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.

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Spotlight on Lancaster University research

In-depth stories from across our research community.

  • Smashing stereotypes

    Harnessing the power of entrepreneurship to help change lives around the globe.

  • Sensing danger

    Lancaster University researchers have been working for decades to detect and anticipate shifts in the natural world.

  • Talk of the town

    Lancaster’s world-leading Department of Linguistics and English Language examines how language works in learning, communication and within society.

  • Cracking the ageing code

    From Tai Chi and crosswords to the under-appreciated importance of hearing - Lancaster’s researchers are taking inspiration from across the world as they unlock some of the secrets to a healthy life in old age.

  • "It saved my life."

    Lancaster University academics are helping the NHS deliver better treatments that have improved the lives of millions of people.

  • Breaking the silence on modern slavery

    Our research is documenting the lived experiences of men, women and children trapped in modern slavery in the hope that their work can make a difference.

  • Sea of Change

    Snorkelling with a clipboard and pencil in the Indo-Pacific region, observing hundreds of hours of fish behaviour and fighting for food justice in coastal West Africa is all in a day’s work for members of one of Lancaster University’s research groups.

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