News from 2014
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How arbitrary is language?
Words in the English language are structured to help children learn according to research led by Lancaster University.
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TV presenter Ranvir Singh given Alumni award
TV presenter Ranvir Singh has been given an Alumni award at the July graduation ceremonies.
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Alumni award for historian
Historian Dr Allan Chapman has been given an Alumni award at the July graduation ceremonies.
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High-flying civil servant receives Alumni award
The Chief Executive of the Money Advice Service Caroline Rookes CBE has been given an Alumni award at the July graduation ceremonies.
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Pioneering online treatment for people with Bipolar Disorder
The first effective web-based treatment for Bipolar Disorder based on the latest research evidence has been developed by psychologists.
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Lancaster University spin-out company adapts crime-fighting technology to the marketing world
A company that was established to commercialise crime-fighting technology built on years of research at Lancaster University is set to revolutionise the marketing industry.
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Lucky heather earns its name in carbon study
Researchers have found that heather has an important role to play in keeping carbon locked in the earth.
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Lancaster's cyber security course certified by GCHQ
A Lancaster University course that is helping to produce the crime fighters of the digital age has received a seal of approval by the UK’s national security and intelligence agency – GCHQ.
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New postgraduate courses to help stem the tide of flood devastation in the UK
Postgraduate courses in Flood and Coastal Risk Management will help to train a new wave of water and flood-risk professionals.
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Cyber-crime costs region’s businesses almost £107 million a year – a new report reveals
A report into the cyber security market in the North West has revealed that online criminal activity is costing key sectors in the regional economy almost £107 million a year – threatening growth, businesses and jobs.