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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’s university graduate to make TV debut on BBC’s Waterloo Road

A UCLan graduate is set to make their TV acting debut on BBC’s Waterloo Road. Nathan Wood, who left the University of Central Lancashire in 2020, said landing his first […]

11 hours ago
Preston Health Mela welcomes more than 1,000 visitors

More than 1,000 people visited the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) last weekend for the annual Preston Health Mela. Organised by the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing (NFHW), in […]

2 days ago
Tributes as former UCLan student and rugby league player Gabriel Holt dies

Gabriel Holt pictured during his time at UCLan Pic: GoFundMe A Welsh rugby league player who played for Preston’s university has died. Gabriel Holt, 21, has died suddenly – Sky News reports. Holt, who represented the Wales Rugby League students […]

1 week ago
UCLan to reduce workforce with redundancies as it faces unprecedented financial challenges

UCLan sign with blue sky behind The University of Central Lancashire will aim to reduce its workforce by around 5% as it faces unprecedented financial challenges. The loss of 5% of the university’s 3,300 workforce will […]

2 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Funding secures new degree apprenticeships covering health, cybersecurity and engineering at Preston’s university

National Apprenticeship Week at UCLan. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire has secured funding, meaning they will be able to provide new degree apprenticeships. The successful Office for Students funding bid means they will be able […]

2 weeks ago
Preston’s annual Health Mela returns to UCLan

A man has his cholesterol checked at the Preston Health Mela 2023. Pic: UCLan Preston’s annual Health Mela is returning next month, providing free health checks to people across the community and helping people understand the healthcare options available in the city. Organised by […]

2 weeks ago
Preston’s university astronomer helps uncover new black hole research

A University of Central Lancashire astronomer has been involved in research which has unveiled Milky Way magnetic fields. An international team of astronomers, including those from UCLan, has uncovered strong […]

3 weeks ago
Preston’s university helping teenagers achieve art ambitions

Labaina Himid, Peter Lloyd, Robin Fanner and Chloe Mason with the student ambassadors. This week, The Saturday Club’s art exhibition was opened by a Turner Prize Winner. The Club, a free weekly class for those aged 13-16, is run by the University of […]

3 weeks ago
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