News from 2014
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Australian Vice-Chancellor Paul Wellings awarded honorary degree
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wollongong Paul Wellings was among six people distinguished in their field who have been awarded honorary degrees at the July graduation ceremonies.
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ESRC Chief Executive awarded honorary degree
The Chief Executive of the Economic and Social Research Council Professor Paul Boyle was among six people distinguished in their field who have been awarded honorary degrees at the July graduation ceremonies.
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Honorary degree for poet Ian McMillan
The poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan was among six people distinguished in their field who have been awarded honorary degrees at the July graduation ceremonies.
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Lawyer for Apple receives honorary degree
The Senior Vice President of Apple Bruce Sewell was among six people distinguished in their field who have been awarded honorary degrees at the July graduation ceremonies.
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Students get a taste of the good life
A grass-roots student food growing initiative pioneered at Lancaster University has helped inspire a nationwide network of sustainability projects.
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Four Fine Art graduates in London showcase exhibition
Four Lancaster University graduates have been selected for the prestigious Northern Graduates art exhibition in London.
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Using Social Media to Monitor UK Alcohol Consumption
Research by a group of Lancaster University researchers has shown that social media sites such as twitter can detect drinking patterns in the UK including spotting the variations on national holidays and celebrations.
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Lancaster Health Innovation Campus to help people lead longer, healthier lives
Lancaster University is working on a major project that will help people to live longer and healthier lives thanks to a £17 million Government funding announcement.
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Writing competition winners 2014
More than 250 sixth formers from across the UK have competed in the second annual Lancaster Writing Awards.
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Keeping "in touch" with the past
Kendal Museum is to offer schoolchildren the chance to handle ancient Egyptian pottery and statues.