News from 2014
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Lancaster ranked top 10 in global league table
Lancaster University is the highest placed UK university in the Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 ranking of the world’s best young universities.
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Lancaster University appoints Alan Milburn as new Chancellor
The Rt Hon Alan Milburn will start as Lancaster University’s Chancellor from 1 January 2015.
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Research to predict the future of South American forests
Human impact in two of the world’s most diverse habitats could be much greater than previously thought.
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Social media gurus to pass on digital marketing expertise
North West SME owners will have an opportunity to learn how to grow their business through digital marketing at a special two-day workshop run by Lancaster University Management School.
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Lancaster University announces senior appointments
Four eminent academics will join Lancaster University’s management team this year, helping to drive the University’s ambitious strategy forward.
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Society’s fixation with children’s weight can be counterproductive
A preoccupation with obesity could harm children’s overall health and wellbeing, claim researchers.
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Fundraisers go behind the scenes at University cancer research labs
Volunteers at the coal face of fundraising for cancer research came face-to-face with researchers to see how their hard-earned cash is being put to good use.
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Howzat! Lancaster University cricketers run up challenge in Pakistan
The resounding thwack of leather on willow was heard as Pakistan TV broadcast parts of our student cricket team’s visit to Lahore as part of Lancaster University’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
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Roses all set to bloom
Three thousand students, 40 activities and 120 fixtures are all lined up for the annual Roses tournament, the traditional battle between Lancaster University and the University of York.
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Businesses and health organisations exposed to Lancaster’s expertise
More than 130 people from business and the health sector have visited a special showcase event that demonstrated Lancaster University’s expertise in health and medical science and technology.