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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.

SkateMania rolls into the UCLan Arena

It was a glorious Spring day for SkateMania, which returned to the UCLan Arena in Preston this weekend. Many skaters were undertaking a gruelling marathon for charity around the one-mile […]

8 years ago
Football tournament held in memory of UCLan student

A memorial football competition was held on Saturday in memory of a UCLan student who died of lymphoma. Friends gathered on Saturday to remember Chris Curwen, who played for UCLan FC […]

8 years ago
Well done Deborah! Preston nurse wins UK prize for her Rwandan hospital work

Deborah, second from left, receiving her award A Preston nurse who spent time during her studies working in a Rwandan hospital has been given an award. Deborah Huyton, 29, said she was ‘overwhelmed’ at receiving the most […]

8 years ago
Preston artist nominated in national awards for Deerhart exhibition

Yvonne is one half of an artistic duo nominated for a national prize A Preston poet and lecturer has seen her work nominated for a national literature prize. Yvonne Reddick, who works at the University of Central Lancashire, and multimedia artist Diana Zwibach, […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How to see the transit of Mercury in Preston

An evening star in Preston Pic: Keith Sergeant Ever seen the transit of Mercury? Astrophysicists are discussing the phenomenon and giving budding astronomers the chance to see the rare event. Mercury is to pass in front of the […]

8 years ago
Preston EU referendum debate sees city just voting to remain in Europe

Hundreds of people made their views on the EU known, and Preston MP Mark Hendrick addresses the crowd Preston is learning towards staying in the European Union is what a debate on the referendum revealed on Thursday. More than 500 people attended a University of Central Lancashire hosted […]

8 years ago
How woolly body parts are being stitched together in Preston

Enid Bosworth, Pat Morris and Olive Appleby with their handiwork The sound of knitting needles is echoing through a city shopping centre twice a week thanks to a new university initiative. Volunteers are using wool to bring science to life […]

8 years ago
In pictures: Colour run fun at Preston Sports Arena

Fun in the sun for the UCLan colour run There’s clearly something about being pelted with brightly coloured powdered paint that seems to makes people smile. At least that seemed to be the case for those taking part in […]

8 years ago
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