News from 2016
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What is the future?
An influential scholar who shaped several fields of sociology will be remembered at a special event to mark his work which will also include the launch of his last book.
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Are my cosmetics a health risk? Seeking straight answers to tricky questions
Lessons from the field of medicine could help provide clearer answers to questions about chemical safety, according to researchers.
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Student art show embraces Omnia
Work exploring social issues from homelessness to digital futures and political issues from animal rights to environmental concerns goes on show next month at Lancaster University.
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New-look for University Library
A new chapter begins at Lancaster University Library with the official opening of the refurbished, contemporary facility which meets high design standards and user needs.
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Data mining of Twitter posts can help identify when people become sympathetic to groups like ISIS
Researchers have shown that data mining techniques can be used to understand when Twitter users start displaying supportive behaviour to radical terror groups such as ISIS.
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Human-Computer Interaction technology in The Economist
Technology developed by researchers in Lancaster University’s School of Computing and Communications has been highlighted by The Economist.
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How fashion can fuel ecosystem collapse
A fashion for otter fur in the 19th Century has given researchers insight into how social changes can be a warning for ecosystems on the brink of collapse.
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Designing Digital Now
A critical look at how we are shaping digital technologies and, in turn, how digital technologies are shaping us is captured in a new exhibition in Liverpool.
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Psychology of strategic deception revealed by online poker
Online poker offers new insights into the mind-set of scheming Machiavellians, researchers have found.
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Lancaster chemist shines light on new DNA technique for drug development
A Lancaster University scientist has successfully tested a new analytical approach that will help advance our understanding of molecules used in the biopharmaceutical sector.