News from 2015
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Lancaster University helps BBC get kids coding
Computer scientists at Lancaster University have developed the ‘lightweight operating system’ for the new BBC micro:bit that is being given to almost a million school children this week.
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Geography earns 46th place in QS World Rankings
A number of departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology have received positive ratings in this year’s QS World Rankings, including a commendable result for Geography, which establishes Lancaster in 46th place in the world for the subject.
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Mike Kosch's South Pole Expedition
Professor Mike Kosch, a leading space scientist in Lancaster’s Physics Department, has recently completed an expedition to the South Pole to carry out research into the interaction of thermospheric winds and temperatures with the auroras.
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Research helping make social media posts more private
Computer scientists at Lancaster University are working on smarter ‘privacy setting’ algorithms to prevent embarrassing photos being shared on social media.
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Investing in the next generation of researchers
Lancaster University is to receive £1.7m in funding to support the next generation of researchers.
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Gifted student invited to learn from Nobel Laureates
PhD student, Jonathan Roberts, has been invited to the 66th Lindau Nobel meeting where he will mingle with 30 Nobel Laureates.
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Experiences of Lancaster’s power cuts aired as part of special university event
This winter’s power cuts that left more than 55,000 homes and businesses without power in the Lancaster area have been the subject of a special university workshop.
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Engineering Research Experienced by Students from Local Schools
Students from local schools recently paid a visit to Lancaster University Engineering Department.
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Quantum leap for new UK centre
The development of quantum technology is to be the focus of a new £2.7m UK Centre for Superconducting and Hybrid Quantum Systems (UK-CSQS).
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Engineers to help improve cancer treatments with new proton imaging technology
Engineers are to develop new imaging technology that could provide more accurate cancer treatments.