News from 2014
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Free online course on Ebola for the public
Lancaster University is launching an online course on the Ebola virus in response to the largest ever outbreak of the disease.
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UK and India collaborate on future-proof crops
Lancaster University is working with researchers across the UK and India to provide improved crops for the future.
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Research urges shift in public health policy
More public health interventions, along the lines of the smoking ban, are needed to tackle Britain's devastating toll of ‘lifestyle’ diseases according to research.
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Saatchi success story for three LUMS graduates
Three recent Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) graduates have secured permanent posts at renowned global advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi.
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New Centre to tackle musculoskeletal problems in the workplace
Lancaster University is a major partner in a new £1.4m national Centre to reduce the impact of musculoskeletal disorders on employment.
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Pesticides linger longer in greenhouse crops
Pesticide residues in foods grown undercover - such as lettuce and strawberries – are higher than in those grown in open fields, new research has shown.
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Innovative sustainable food project wins environmental award
A Students’ Union initiative has been recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
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Discovery of the World’s Oldest Water
A Lancaster University scientist has helped discover the oldest water yet found on Earth, important for understanding life on Earth and Mars.
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House of Commons taps into Lancaster ‘gold dust’
House of Commons (HoC) researchers are ‘hot desking’ alongside environmental scientists at Lancaster University’ Environment Centre.
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Creators can encourage gaming communities to self-police against bigotry
When respected and admired professionals in the gaming industry promote tolerance and introduce their audience to different ideas about gender and sexuality, their young gaming fans will follow suit, becoming more tolerant of others.