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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.

UCLan ranked top for student start-up businesses

The UCLan campus in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been ranked top in the north and fourth nationally for the number of graduate start-up businesses created. According to the 2017/18 data provided by […]

4 years ago
Preston professor wins international award for work on cystic fibrosis

Janice receiving her award A University of Central Lancashire professor has received a prestigious award for her work in the university and the local community to help patients with cystic fibrosis. Professor Janice Abbott […]

4 years ago
UCLan graduation ceremonies take place this week – and there’s a new venue

More than 1,500 students will don their caps and gowns next week to graduate from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The ceremonies – which are usually held a Preston […]

4 years ago
New UCLan medical programme aims to address global doctor shortage

Leaders from the AUC School of Medicine and the UCLan School of Medicine gathered with dignitaries for a ribbon cutting to celebrate their partnership aimed at educating medical students from around the world The University of Central Lancashire is partnering with the American University of the Caribbean in a new medical programme designed to address the global doctor shortage. The universities are offering students a postgraduate diploma in International Medical Sciences from UCLan’s School […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston university academics recognised for outstanding teaching

Anna Coonan-Byrom and Dr Clive Palmer Two University of Central Lancashire academics have been recognised for their outstanding impact in higher education teaching. Dr Clive Palmer, Senior Lecturer in Sport, PE and the Outdoors, and Anna Coonan-Byrom, […]

4 years ago
Confusion over new phase of UCLan Masterplan

CGI aerial view of Adelphi roundabout and the new UCLan Student Centre when works are completed The public has been met with confusion today when bus stops have been closed unexpectedly amid the start of the next phase of the University of Central Lancashire’s masterplan. Some […]

4 years ago
Watch as UCLan’s new Engineering Innovation Centre comes to life

A still from the new EIC video A new video shows UCLan’s new £35million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) coming to life. The EIC, which officially launched in October, is a teaching and research facility that engages directly with […]

4 years ago
Upcoming road changes as UCLan Masterplan moves into next major phase

Aerial view of the Engineering Innovation Centre, Student Centre and highways Preston’s university has announced plans for the start of a key phase of its Masterplan highways scheme. UCLan, working in partnership with Lancashire County Council and contract partner Balfour Beatty, […]

4 years ago
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