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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.

Preston becomes the political centre of the north for two days as Angela Rayner delivers Mayoral Devolution deadline

Angela Rayner delivering the keynote speech at Convention of the North Preston was the political centre of the North of England for two days this week. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner swept into the city to deliver a stern deadline for […]

3 months ago
Major business and apprenticeship expos returning to Preston’s university campus

UCLan. Credit: Blog Preston Two major business and careers events are heading to the University of Central Lancashire this April. Shout Connect is organising the North West Apprenticeship Expo 2025 and the Lancashire Business […]

3 months ago
‘Most successful’ One Billion Rising event to support women and girls held at Preston’s university

The University of Central Lancashire was host to a dance event last week aiming to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. Held every year in February, The Creative Communities Group, […]

3 months ago
Sparkling love story about one relationship and infinite possibilities coming to Preston

The cast from UCLan Acting in rehearsals for Constellations Pic: UCLan Acting / Instagram A play about one relationship and infinite possibilities is coming to Preston. Constellations – described as a sparkling love story – will be performed by a cast of third year […]

3 months ago
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Health mela at Preston’s university to mark two decades of helping the city

A blood pressure check at a previous health mela Pic: Blog Preston/UCLan Health event, Health Mela, will celebrate 20 years of service at the University of Central Lancashire this year. Health Mela is a concept that thousands of volunteers and organisations have […]

3 months ago
Preston to support global campaign raising awareness of violence against women and girls

Participants at a previous One Billion Rising event in Preston Preston will once again support an annual global campaign to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. The University of Central Lancashire and its Creative Communities Group are inviting […]

4 months ago
Fashion, language and matcha tea: Popular Japan Day Festival returns to Preston this week

Students dress up as cosplay characters. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire’s annual Japan Day Festival will return on Friday (7 February). This popular free public event allows visitors of all ages to experience Japanese culture, traditions […]

4 months ago
Play about family, loyalty, and political violence coming to Preston

The Ferryman cast sat around a farmhouse table during rehearsals A play about family, loyalty, and political violence is coming to Preston. A group of third year UCLan acting students are presenting The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth, a gripping drama […]

4 months ago
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