News from 2014
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Mountaineering legend wows business leaders with Everest leadership story
Britain’s most famous mountaineer this week wowed an audience of business leaders with a master-class about the organisation of a successful expedition to summit the world’s highest mountain.
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Cluster launch to put cyber-criminals on the back foot
Lancaster University is supporting a cluster of North West firms committed to fighting against cybercrime that have joined forces to highlight the region’s technical expertise and raise security standards.
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Crucial decisions often taken with poor guidance
People who have limited mental capacity need better help with making decisions according to a clinical psychologist at Lancaster University.
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Lancaster in national top ten subject rankings
Lancaster University is the leading university in the North West according to The Complete University Guide 2015.
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Plant ‘pairing’ could reduce reliance on scarce fertilisers
Farmers could improve crop production by pairing up plants with complementary traits, allowing them to harness the ‘phosphorus bank’ already present in soils.
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Internationally-significant Quantum Technology Centre to be launched
Lancaster University is officially launching the first phase of its Quantum Technology Centre at a special event this month.
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Providing a snapshot of Roses for posterity
The essence of a Roses competition, the annual sporting tournament between Lancaster and York universities, will be preserved for posterity in a new work of art by renowned and respected local artist Chas Jacobs.
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Olympic medallist adds a touch of gold to cycling challenge
Olympic gold medallist and Lancaster University alumnus Jason Queally was back on home territory on Saturday morning to launch a community bike ride.
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Roses victory in 50th year
The red rose bloomed brightly with the sweet smell of success at the weekend as Lancaster University triumphed over old rivals York in the annual war of the Roses.
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Double award for Lancaster
Lancaster University has won two Athena SWAN Silver awards aimed at encouraging women in science and technology careers.