The man in charge of Preston’s university has quit

University campus

This area is home to the main campus of the University of Central Lancashire and includes news about Friargate, one of the major shopping areas in the city and Plungington an area inhabited by thousands of students.

Professor Mike Thomas The man leading Preston’s university for the last four years has decided to step-down. Professor Mike Thomas will leave his role as vice-chancellor of the University of […]

5 years ago Pop-up think-tank exploring how Prestonians will use new University Square

The Testbed is on the Adelphi roundabout Pic David Boultbee A pop-up think-tank has arrived at the Adelphi roundabout to explore how people will use the planned University Square. The […]

5 years ago Chance to explore the history of Preston’s university

UCLan’s new engineering building on the Adelphi roundabout Pic: Tony Worrall The lid is being peeled back on the history of one of Preston’s largest institutions. The University of Central […]

5 years ago Book set in Preston’s haunted tunnels up for global literature award

Author A.J. Hartley visited Cold Bath Street with a copy of his book A book set in the haunted tunnels of Preston has been nominated for a prestigious global literature […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Plau gin and ale bar opens in Friargate

Inside the newly opened Plau bar Pic: Blog Preston Plau bar has opened its doors in Friargate to bring four levels of gin, ale and food to the city. A […]

5 years ago Preston student fashion show to include Christmas gift market

All kinds of outfits will be on display A chance to find some more unusual Christmas gifts is coming to Preston. Including a catwalk show and pop-up shops the charity […]

5 years ago Preston band to play hometown show in honour of birth, life and death of their child

Mobius Loop will close the ‘Gemi’ tour with a show in Preston A Preston band will play a show on Saturday in support of an album celebrating the life of […]

5 years ago Plau Gin & Beer House finally on verge of completion

Rebecca Scott, Jeremy Rowlands and Nicola Heritage in the entrance to Plau bar Pic: Blog Preston The opening a long-awaited gin and beer bar set for Friargate is finally coming […]

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