News from 2014
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Research sheds light on the history of the Christmas pantomime
A Lancaster historian has undertaken a definitive study of one of England’s most popular theatrical forms.
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From Lancaster to Middle-earth
The final part of the Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies, opens in cinemas on Friday 12th December – and a Lancaster graduate has played a key role in each of the three instalments.
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Leader in global health receives alumni award
Sarah Macfarlane, a university Professor and founding member of a global health organisation, has been given an alumni award at the December graduation ceremonies.
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Honorary degree for world leader in chemical engineering
Professor Lynn Gladden has been awarded an honorary degree at the December graduation ceremonies.
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Chancellor’s Medal 2014
The Chancellor's Medal is presented annually for exceptional performance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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Alumni award for writer
Writer Glen Duncan has been given an alumni award at the December graduation ceremonies.
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Businesses urged to tap into science and technology young talent
Businesses across all sectors are being urged to benefit from dynamic science and technology students.
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Biomedical award for diabetes project
An innovative project to enable patients to manage their diabetes using technology has won an award.
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Chinese businesses seek growth-hungry UK innovation partners
Chinese technology businesses are looking for UK partners to establish research and innovation partnerships in the world’s second largest economy.
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Move over smart cities – the Internet of Things is off to the country
Lancaster University is about to take the concept of smart cities out of town.