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Preston’s university moves up social mobility rankings

The University of Central Lancashire has been ranked in the top 20 English universities for social mobility. The university has risen 13 places in one year from 31 to 18 […]

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Savick Library back open after being demolished and rebuilt

Cllr Alf Clempson (left) and Cllr Peter Buckley (right) unveiling Savick Libary's special plaque Savick Library is now open to the public after four years. The first new library to open in Lancashire in a decade, Savick Library is located in the same space […]

1 month ago
Preston joinery firm celebrates employee qualifications success

Four former trainees are taking the next steps in their careers at Preston-based bespoke joinery manufacturer, JSJ UK, after successfully qualifying in their respective disciplines. Robert Anderson and Brendan Rogers […]

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UCLan name change to University of Lancashire approved despite survey suggesting name could be confused with Lancaster University

Aerial view of the UCLan campus in Preston UCLan’s proposed name change to the University of Lancashire has been approved. The name change plan, which sees the word ‘central’ dropped from the university’s full title, was revealed by […]

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Students in Preston experience effects of dementia first-hand with new VR experience

Students at UCLan particpating in the Virtual Dementia Experience Pic: University of Central Lancashire A virtual dementia bus arrived at the city’s university to demonstrate to physiotherapy students the drastic effects dementia can bring to the victim and the surrounding family members. It is […]

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Santa and elves bus collects Christmas gifts for Royal Preston Hospital patients

The Give a gift this Christmas Campaign has started aiming to ensure patients from Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital who find themselves in a ward on Christmas […]

1 month ago
University of Central Lancashire sees first ever vet students graduate

Some of the first cohort of bioveterinary sciences graduates with members of the School’s teaching and management staff. Pic: UCLan The first-ever cohort from the University of Central Lancashire’s vet school has graduated. Eleven BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Sciences graduates took to the stage in their caps and gowns at the […]

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Preston first in world to host important exhibition of award-winning illustrations

Four seasons Letterpress Postcards by Pingnan Lu Preston has become the first place in the world to host a free exhibition showcasing award-winning illustrations from a host of international artists. The University of Central Lancashire is hosting […]

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