News from 2017
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Community spirit sparkles as sun draws crowds to Lancaster University
The sun shone for more than 2000 people who poured onto the Lancaster University campus on Saturday to take part in a Community Day.
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Royal Society Fellowship for eminent scientist
Lancaster University’s Professor Keith Beven is among 50 distinguished scientists to be elected as Fellows of the Royal Society.
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GMC approval for Lancaster Medical School degree
The General Medical Council has granted degree-awarding powers to Lancaster Medical School.
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Study finds happiness levels significantly lower in problem gamblers than rest of population
New research examining the collective costs of being a problem gambler, drawing on a survey of 10,000 UK adults, has found that problem gamblers rate their happiness as significantly lower than those gamblers who do not have a problem and non-gamblers.
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Researchers develop online support for people with Bipolar Disorder
An online relapse prevention tool for Bipolar Disorder offers a “cheap accessible option” for people seeking support following treatment, say researchers.
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Natural flood management could have made a ‘significant difference’ during Storm Desmond
Extensive natural flood management such as tree planting could reduce flooding even in extreme events like Storm Desmond, according to a new modelling study.
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Language shapes how the brain perceives time
Language has such a powerful effect, it can influence the way in which we experience time, according to a new study.
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Lancaster in top ten universities in the UK
Lancaster is ranked ninth out of 129 universities in the Complete University Guide 2018, maintaining its position from last year.
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New ‘innovation hub’ to help Lancashire businesses tap into £2 billion eco-innovation market
Lancaster University is paving the way for Lancashire firms to capitalise on the market for eco-innovation – estimated to be worth £2 billion to the regional economy.
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Arts champions nominated for regional awards
Three community projects, supported by Lancaster University, may scoop a hat-trick for city-based theatre ‘The Dukes’ at the first ever North West Cultural Education Awards.