UCLan commissions sculpture of astronomer who changed our view of the solar system

Lancashire Central retail and leisure development confirmed at site of failed IKEA plan
Hundreds of homes set for mill site among most forgotten parts of Preston city centre
New lighting and pedestrianised space in plan to make Preston more attractive
Preston musician’s song Our Town becomes soundtrack to city’s events
Restaurant and bar owner throws weight behind pedestrianised, green Winckley Street

UCLan

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.

UCLan has commissioned an artist to create a sculpture of the artist who changed our view of the solar system. The university asked Liverpool sculptor Phil Garrett to create a […]

1 day ago TV presenter AJ Odudu to receive UCLan honorary award

The TV presenter AJ Odudu is set to receive an honorary award from the University of Central Lancashire. She is among five people who are being given an Honorary Fellowship […]

2 days ago Cyber defence industry poised to bring around 2,000 jobs to South Ribble

Lancashire is poised to be at the forefront of “one of the most exciting missions…in the 21st century” when the National Cyber Force (NCF) arrives in the county. That was […]

3 weeks ago Preston city centre free Christmas parking hours confirmed for 2023

Free parking in Preston city centre in the run up to Christmas has been confirmed. For the city’s Christmas Lights Switch On at the Flag Market on Saturday 18 November […]

4 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement First phase of mapping the heartbeat of Preston complete

The first phase of the YourMap project is complete. YourMap is collating key community assets in an interactive map of Preston for the people of the city to contribute to […]

4 weeks ago Preston public invited to free health MOT checks

Free health MOT checks will once again be available at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in early November. Members of the public can call into the Preston Campus where […]

1 month ago University of Central Lancashire in top third in England for social mobility

The latest Social Mobility Index has seen UCLan score in the top third for universities in England for its work to widen participation in higher education.