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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.

Dental clinic being offered to Preston by UCLan dentists in training

A patient being seen at UCLan's Dentistry school on the city campus Pic: UCLan Preston’s university is offering free dental treatment by dentists in training. The University of Central Lancashire is running a Community Dental Clinic in the city. Patients needing difficult surgical procedures, […]

2 months ago
Founder member of Chumbawamba, Boff Whalley, in conversation at UCLan

Continuing its series of free talks, the History Department at the University of Central Lancashire welcomes Boff Whalley, founder member of Chumbawamba, who reflects on his career as a writer, musician, and […]

2 months ago
Leyland Trucks to take on 28 new apprentices

Apprentices at Leyland Trucks. Pic: Leyland Trucks Leyland Trucks, one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies, is searching for 28 new apprentices. They are offering a development programme, with access to “state-of-the-art” technology and qualifications […]

2 months ago
UCLan’s new London campus takes in first 97 students

University of Central Lancashire students have now enrolled at the new London campus. 97 students are studying in the capital which is a partnership sceme between UCLan and LCA Education […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Free Japanese culture day taking place in Preston

Attendees at the sixth UCLan Japan Day A free event sharing Japanese culture is taking place in Preston. Organised by the University of Central Lancashire, the day is a celebration of a decade of promoting Japanese studies […]

2 months ago
Free talk on human movement and the importance of physical eduction coming to Preston

Richard Whall A free public talk on the importance of physical education is set to take place at the University of Central Lancashire. Presented by human movement lecturer Richard Whall, the event will […]

2 months ago
UCLan unveils plans to change name to University of Lancashire

The current University of Central Lancashire logo on its library building Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s university has unveiled plans to switch to a new name. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), which has carried that name since 1992 and referred to itself as UCLan […]

3 months ago
Preston’s university to pilot sports app for people with disabilities 

A man in a wheelchair using the app alongside Accessercise creator and Paralympic medallist, Ali Jawad. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been chosen to be one of three universities in the UK to test a sports app, designed for people with disabilities. Created by […]

3 months ago
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