Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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News

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Lancaster University to welcome UK’s Spanish Ambassador

The UK’s Spanish Ambassador will visit Lancaster University this month to further engagement across education and research with Spain.
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Public forum will examine approach to future relations with China

Relationships between the UK, EU, US and China will be up for discussion at a public forum in Lancaster later this month.
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Law School students to provide free legal advice to the community

Lancaster University Law School is all set to re-open its very popular Law Clinic, offering free legal advice to the community, this month.
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Researchers on the case to find mock jurors in the name of justice

An appeal for members of the public to step forward and take part in a mock trial as mock jurors has been launched by a team of researchers at Lancaster University Law School.
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Toddlers, Tech and Talk: groundbreaking study into how children under three use technology

Lancaster University researchers took part in a major study which revealed key insights into the extent to which children under three years old have access to digital technology in the home, how they use it and how it supports their language development.
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Photographic contest offers chance to enjoy the local ‘Ripple Effect’

A photographic exhibition designed to have a ‘Ripple Effect’ on the local community will open to the public on Monday (November 4).

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School of Global Affairs

The Lancaster School of Global Affairs launches in September 2024. The former Department of Languages and Cultures is the primary constituent of the new School, which takes a distinctive place-based approach to the major planetary challenges of our times.

Global Affairs
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The reputation and influence of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences extends across the world. We are placed in the top 100 in the world for Education, Arts and Humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. We are considered one of the top three universities in the world for Linguistics by the QS World subject rankings 2024, with several other subjects placed in the world top 100.

Many of our subject areas feature in the top ten of UK university league tables, and we have an excellent track record for graduate prospects.

Reputation and Rankings
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'Remarkable results' for Faculty of Arts and Social Science in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021)

Two departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University achieved the highest possible score for impact in the Research Excellence Framework results published on 12 May 2022. The Department of Educational Research and the Department of Linguistics and English Language are both rated ‘outstanding’ for 100% of their research impact and both are rated joint top in the UK for impact. Read more about the notable successes in our other departments.

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Areas of Focus

Our diverse and vibrant Faculty has research strengths across the arts, humanities and social sciences. We hold true to the University’s mission to be a pioneer in challenging established thinking and championing new ideas.

  • Lancaster Arts

    Lancaster Arts has a long-established artistic reputation for the creation, development and presentation of cutting edge contemporary arts.

  • The Ruskin Library, Museum and Research Centre

    Home to the leading collection of the works of John Ruskin (1819-1900), the epoch-defining writer, artist and social thinker.

  • Confucius Institute

    Supporting language learning and enterprise in the North West region and awarded Confucius Institute of the Year 2019.

  • Centre for Child and Family Justice Research

    The Centre’s mission is to progress cutting-edge research to improve the lives of children, young people and families

  • ImaginationLancaster

    Our research centre works with a variety of organisations to provide design-led perspectives on real-world issues and facilitate innovation.

  • School of Architecture

    We are exploring the future of architectural practice through work on issues of global importance, with a focus on ethical and sustainable solutions.

Events

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Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children (5-11 years old)

Sunday 6 October 2024, 10:00am to Sunday 15 December 2024, 12:00pm
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Chinese folk dance classes for children (5-11 years old)

Sunday 6 October 2024, 1:00pm to Sunday 8 December 2024, 2:00pm
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Chinese Mandarin Language Classes

Monday 14 October 2024, 6:15pm to Thursday 12 December 2024, 7:45pm
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Chinese calligraphy classes

Wednesday 16 October 2024, 6:15pm to Wednesday 11 December 2024, 7:45pm
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Chinese dance classes

Sunday 20 October 2024, 2:15pm to Sunday 8 December 2024, 3:45pm

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