News from 2014
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Victim of online trolls hears about research into her abusers
Journalist Caroline Criado-Perez was among a high profile audience invited to Twitter HQ to learn about Lancaster research into the abuse she suffered online.
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Leverhulme Trust backs infancy research at Lancaster
Research into child development is to benefit from two awards worth a total of £1.3m from The Leverhulme Trust.
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Powering space craft of the future
Engineers at Lancaster University are working on powering future ‘giant leaps’ for mankind.
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Professor’s lifetime achievement award
A Lancaster Forecasting expert has been honoured by the world’s leading operational research association.
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Improved treatment for cancer patients
Researchers have shown how a topical steroid cream frequently used to treat common skin conditions can be used to improve dermatitis in cancer patients.
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Grayson Perry launches new creative research centre
The Turner Prize-winning artist visited Lancaster University to speak at an exclusive event entitled ‘Making Meaning in the Arts’, marking the launch of Insight, LICA’s new creative research centre.
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How stroke survivors could benefit from computer games
Stroke survivors can have “significant” improvement in arm movements after using the Nintendo Wii as physiotherapy according to researchers.
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New city centre study space
A dedicated study hub for postgraduates has launched in the heart of Lancaster.
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Shark-shaped sampler to hunt down ‘fugitive’ air pollution
Industrial sites and highways could become cleaner in the future thanks to shark-shaped samplers that hunt ‘fugitive’ air pollutants.
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Tree planting launches international year of Soil
School children and Lancaster University Scientists are set to take part in a nationwide tree planting to celebrate World Soils Day and mark the launch of the International Year of Soils 2015.