News from 2014
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University and industry collaborations recognised by prestigious award
Lancaster University and resident company The REACH Centre have been recognised for their outstanding track-record of working together at a prestigious award ceremony.
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Lancaster professor receives knighthood
Cary Cooper, Distinguished Professor of Organisational Psychology, has been knighted for his services to social science.
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Lancaster graduates accelerate to success at Aston Martin
Amazing, fantastic and, for some, you get to drive an Aston Martin!
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New laws threaten Brazil's unique ecosystems
Brazil´s globally significant ecosystems could be exposed to mining and dams if proposals currently being debated by the Brazilian Congress go ahead, according to researchers publishing in the journal Science this week.
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African playwright mentored through Lancaster creative writing project pens Ebola awareness play
Lancaster has long provided the catalyst for young writers in Africa to overcome the barriers many face as they begin their writing career through online mentoring with experienced writers.
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Lord Heseltine to visit Lancaster University for Growth Hub Programme showcase
Former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine will speak on the importance of local growth hubs at a special showcase event at Lancaster University Management School.
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Look what the wind brew in!
Researchers at Lancaster University have just designed a new piece of kit which determines the optimum time for a cuppa in terms of impact on the environment.
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Lancaster University wins major environmental award
Lancaster University has won the Carbon Reduction Award for the second time in the 2014 Green Gown Awards, which recognise universities for exceptional sustainability initiatives.
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How computer games can help people with Parkinson’s Disease
Home computer games could be used as physiotherapy to help improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s Disease.
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Diabetes drugs may be the best available treatment for Alzheimer's disease
A new study published in Neuropharmacology and conducted by academics at Lancaster University, could bring substantial improvements in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by using drugs currently on the market to treat type 2 diabetes.