News from 2015
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Lancaster’s work to support business and the economy recognised by prestigious award
Lancaster University’s work to support businesses and the economy has been recognised by the inaugural Educate North Awards.
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Sharing Stories tells the real tale and wins award
A Lancaster University initiative which ‘shares stories’ about mental health to improve knowledge, understanding and practice in Uganda and the UK has been singled out for an award.
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Widening participation success
The challenge to widen access, participation, progression and achievement is a central part of Lancaster’s mission.
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Businesses set to benefit from working with leading environmental research centre
Businesses looking to develop environmental products and services could tap into research and development funding by working collaboratively with Lancaster University.
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World’s largest science experiment is back in business
Lancaster University Physicists are standing by to analyse a torrent of new data expected following the restart of the world’s largest experiment at CERN on June 3.
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Going underground: free online course reveals the secret life of soil
Lancaster University is offering an insight into one of the planet’s most undervalued natural resources with a free online course.
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Lancaster University launches unique postgraduate agricultural course with support from Waitrose
Lancaster University, with support from leading retailer Waitrose, is launching a new on-line postgraduate course designed to enable food-chain professionals to meet the challenges of future food production.
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Human threat to grassland ecosystems
A manmade pollutant is having a significant impact on our global environment according to a new study published in ‘Ecology’ this month (June 2015).
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Ethical hacking industry needs greater professional standards – report highlights
The UK cyber security industry would benefit from increased standardisation of widespread ‘penetration testing’ techniques – a new report has highlighted.
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Lancaster ranked in Guardian UK Top 10
Lancaster is ranked 11 in the Times Higher 'table of tables' which combines results of the three main UK university league tables.