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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.

Random acts of kindness to take place at Preston Station

Handing out a hug in the city Handing out a hug in the city Preston is set to get a metaphorical hug during Thursday. A kindness stall is being set up at Preston Railway Station as the […]

6 years ago
Innovative designs by Preston students go on display

Adam thinks his design could save lives Adam thinks his design could save lives From a moveable board game table to lights which could save the lives of motorcyclists there’s an eclectic range of designs to explore […]

6 years ago
Event to allow you to explore Whittingham Asylum’s history

Inside the old music hall in Whittingham Pic: scrappyNW Inside the old music hall in Whittingham Pic: scrappyNW An event to explore and immerse yourself in the history of a former mental asylum is taking place in Preston. Whittingham […]

6 years ago
Spot yourself at Preston’s student Shopfest

There were a few strange characters at Shopfest! Presenter and fashion host Gok Wan was the star attraction as thousands of students shopped til they dropped in Preston city centre. […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Medical students left homeless by Hurricane Irma to study in Preston

Some of the students arriving to study in Preston Some of the students arriving to study in Preston Hundreds of students uprooted by Hurricane Irma are to continue their studies in Preston. Medical students have decamped to the University […]

6 years ago
Arrests made by Preston Police in Mastercard ecstasy probe

The group were found outside the Students' Union building in Fylde Road after a concern for safety call Pic: Google The group were found outside the Students’ Union building in Fylde Road after a concern for safety call Pic: Google Two people have been arrested in connection with a strain […]

6 years ago
Preston artist’s work goes on display in Turner Prize battle

Professor Lubaina Himid’s work on display in Hull Professor Lubaina Himid’s work on display in Hull A Preston artist’s work has gone on display in Hull vying to win the Turner Prize. The UK’s city of culture is […]

7 years ago
Preston’s university sees a rise in latest Times university rankings

Building work progressing on UCLan's new engineering centre Pic: Tony Worrall Building work progressing on UCLan’s new engineering centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s university has seen its ranking improve slightly in the latest league table. The Times and The Sunday Times […]

7 years ago
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