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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.

Heritage Open Days in Preston 2023: What’s happening and when

The Old Tram Bridge spans the River Ribble at Avenham Park Pic: Stephen Melling The history and heritage of Preston is being explored this September as Heritage Open Days return. From exploring the city’s suburbs to going behind the scenes at the waste-collection service […]

8 months ago
University of Central Lancashire and Myerscough College strike deal ahead of city’s new vet school

From l-r Professor Graham Baldwin, UCLan Vice-Chancellor, Dr Heather Bacon OBE, Head of UCLan’s School of Veterinary Medicine, and Alison Robinson, Principal of Myerscough College. Preston’s university and a large agricultural college on the city’s outskirts are joining forces to train vets of the future. Myerscough College and the University of Central Lancashire have penned […]

8 months ago
Preston man gains history degree four decades after leaving school

Sean Livesey with his daughter Georgina who is also studying at UCLan Pic: UCLan Four decades after leaving school a Preston man has achieved his ambition of gaining a degree. Sean Livesey returned to study after years working as a gas contract supervisor for […]

8 months ago
Leyland fashion designer launches own clothing brand

A Leyland fashion designer who has launched his own clothing brand all before graduating university. Adam Gronback has already won a number of industry competitions before donning his cap and […]

8 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement UCLan forensic psychologist helping Police Scotland track one of their most wanted

A Preston professor has been enlisted in the search for a murder suspect – 16 years on. Police Scotland say Derek Ferguson, who is now aged 59, is wanted in […]

8 months ago
Preston’s university re-united alumni for special event

Hundreds of former students at the University of Central Lancashire returned to the city for a trip down memory lane. Held on the University’s new central square the event saw […]

8 months ago
Preston nurse receives fourth qualification with her PhD

A Preston nurse celebrated her fourth qualification from UCLan last week after overcoming grief, juggling studies alongside working with the NHS and a busy family life. Dr Alison McLoughlin trained […]

8 months ago
Preston City Games returned at UCLan for first time in 10 years

A group of people on a platform being awarded a trophy and cheering UCLan Sports Arena hosted the first Preston City Games since 2012 on Friday 30 June that saw teams of businesses compete in football, rounders and netball, followed by Golf at Ashton […]

9 months ago
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