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Latest news and information about the University of Central Lancashire, known as UCLan. The university has its main campus in Preston and is one of the largest university’s in the UK based on student numbers.

New coronavirus asymptomatic testing sites opened at University of Central Lancashire

Preston's coronavirus test centre in Vernon Street close to the UCLan campus Pic: Tony Worrall Three asymptomatic testing sites (ATS) have been launched at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) at its campuses at Preston, Burnley and Westlakes in West Cumbria. UCLan is working with NHS Test & Trace […]

3 years ago
UCLan’s advice for students going home for Christmas

A UCLan building Pic: Tony Worrall Students in Preston are being advised to have two Covid-19 tests in the first week of December to ensure they can go home for Christmas. New asymptomatic testing sites opened […]

3 years ago
New UCLan record label supporting local musicians with help of industry pros

John Kirby Pic: Dan Archer Local musicians have been given a boost from the new university label UCLan Recordings Group. Over the summer, the label worked remotely with UCLan-based acts David Shurr, Ike James, John […]

3 years ago
Preston dancer helps UCLan create virtual dance project for primary school pupils

Dr Joanne Pledger behind the scenes Fun, free resources aimed at helping to engage primary school pupils with the wonders of space through dance are available for schools now. The project has been created by the […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Wall of glass taking shape on UCLan’s new building on Adelphi Square

Glass exterior fitted as part of UCLan masterplan An impressive glass exterior has been lifted into the £60million Student Centre, part of the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) flagship Masterplan development. The glass wall, which is the highest […]

3 years ago
Full Preston City Council response in Ships and Giggles 1p meals tier-three restrictions row

Maudland Road behind the Ships and Giggles pub is to be shut for two years Pic: Tony Worrall A popular pub in Preston is serving food for 1p after a row with Preston City Council over new tier-three restrictions. Ships and Giggles, on Fylde Road had been serving […]

3 years ago
Students at University of Central Lancashire volunteer to be ‘Covid marshalls’

New campus safety champions at UCLan Students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are protecting each other against the spread of coronavirus by volunteering to become Campus Safety Champions. More than 30 students from a […]

3 years ago
More jobs to be lost at University of Central Lancashire

UCLan's Engineering Innovation Centre Pic: Tony Worrall Up to 69 jobs are at risk at the University of Central Lancashire. UCLan wrote to the University College Union (UCU) to say staff would face losing their jobs by […]

4 years ago
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