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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 founder’s descendant graduates from Preston’s university

Roger at his graduation, holding a painting of ancestor Joseph Livesey Roger at his graduation, holding a painting of ancestor Joseph Livesey A Chorley man has graduated from the University of Central Lancashire 190 years after his great-great-great grandfather helped establish the institution. Roger […]

5 years ago
Preston’s engineering centre at UCLan is nearing completion

The new engineering building sits on the Adelphi roundabout The new engineering building sits on the Adelphi roundabout A new centre of engineering is due for completion in the city during the early part of 2019. Those driving around […]

5 years ago
Royal Institute’s Christmas Lectures to be live streamed in Preston

Prof Alice Roberts Credit: Paul Wilkinson Photography The Royal Institute’s Christmas Lectures will be screened live in Preston this year. For the first time in its 184-year history, the lectures […]

5 years ago
The man in charge of Preston’s university has quit

Professor Mike Thomas Professor Mike Thomas The man leading Preston’s university for the last four years has decided to step-down. Professor Mike Thomas will leave his role as vice-chancellor of the University of […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How Broadgate could look in the future

One of the future scenes of Broadgate created by the project One of the future scenes of Broadgate created by the project Jetties leading down to the River Ribble and trams heading up and down Fishergate Hill are just some of […]

5 years ago
Chance to explore the history of Preston’s university

UCLan's new engineering building on the Adelphi roundabout Pic: Tony Worrall UCLan’s new engineering building on the Adelphi roundabout Pic: Tony Worrall The lid is being peeled back on the history of one of Preston’s largest institutions. The University of Central […]

5 years ago
Preston student fashion show to include Christmas gift market

All kinds of outfits will be on display All kinds of outfits will be on display A chance to find some more unusual Christmas gifts is coming to Preston. Including a catwalk show and pop-up shops the charity […]

5 years ago
Two Preston landmarks in design awards finals

Sam Livesey helped cut the ribbon at the Preston Markets opening Sam Livesey helped cut the ribbon at the Preston Markets opening Two Preston landmarks have been selected as regional finalists in the 2019 Civic Trust Awards. The New Market Hall […]

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