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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.

UCLan students go on rent strike against private landlords

Foundry Court Pic: Google A group of University of Central Lancashire students with tenancies at private halls of residence have gone on rent strike. Students from Foundry Court in Brook Street and Trinity Student […]

4 years ago
More road closures as UCLan’s Adelphi Square roadworks continue

UCLan's new £60m student centre under construction Pic: Tony Worrall Two roads through the university campus in Preston are being closed next week. Balfour Beatty, who are carrying out work on the University of Central Lancashire’s new Adelphi Square and […]

4 years ago
UCLan turns over engineering buildings to produce PPE for the NHS

PPE and other equipment made by UCLan Pic: UCLan Preston’s university has given over its workshop facilities to helping the NHS. The University of Central Lancashire has produced more than 200 items of personal protective equipment and machine parts […]

4 years ago
UCLan staff scoop national midwifery award

Elizabeth Gomez (left) and Professor Soo Downe Two midwifery staff members at UCLan have scooped a national award in recognition of their pioneering work to help develop and strengthen midwifery services in India. Elizabeth Gomez and Professor […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston to the rescue as stranded international students receive donated hot meals

UCLan students with their food Around 300 of UCLan’s international students are receiving donated hot meals after their lockdown plight was uncovered by a local community group. The students, who have been unable to return […]

4 years ago
How UCLan students and staff have volunteered during the coronavirus pandemic

Two pensioners being made a cup of tea before social distancing was introduced Pic: People's Health Trust Staff and students at Preston’s university have been helping the city’s most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic. The University of Central Lancashire has released details of the work they’ve been […]

4 years ago
UCLan Masterplan takes shape across Preston’s skyline

Drone shot shows the scale of the project from above New drone photos show how the University of Central Lancashire’s £200 million Masterplan is taking shape. Work is underway on the steel-framed Student Centre, with 450 tonnes of primed steel […]

4 years ago
UCLan joins forces with Age UK to tackle loneliness during coronavirus pandemic

Senior woman with caregiver The University of Central Lancashire has teamed up with Age UK to help elderly and vulnerable residents in the region cope with loneliness and isolation during the coronavirus crisis. Students and […]

4 years ago
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