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.
Ranvir Singh sworn in as new UCLan chancellorA new chancellor has been sworn in for the University of Central Lancashire and it’s a very familiar face. Prestonian broadcaster Ranvir Singh takes on the lead role at UCLan. […]
7 years ago How student flats to be built on former Powell’s biscuit factory may lookPart of a former biscuit factory in Preston is due to be torn down and replaced with hundreds of student flats. What was Powell’s in Sizer Street is to become […]
7 years ago Preston professor becomes a Dame for work with stroke survivorsThe only stroke care professor in the UK who is based in Preston has been recognised by the Queen for her work. Professor Caroline Watkins at the University of Central […]
7 years ago These kindhearted knitters are helping keep Preston’s premature babies warmHandcrafted knitwear has been made for premature babies in Preston’s hospital. Made by a knitting group at the University of Central Lancashire’s city centre shop they delivered them in time […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Second phase of Fylde Road student flats plannedThe second stage of converting a former warehouse near Preston’s university into student flats has been lodged. Lime Oak Properties is turning the industrial units off Fylde Road into ‘The […]
7 years ago Preston’s university hosts major table tennis match between England and GermanySome of the best table tennis players in the world came to Preston for a major qualifying game. The city’s Sir Tom Finney sports centre at the University of Central […]
7 years ago Preston has some new Scandinavian residentsIt’s not just IKEA heading to Preston, we’ve got some more Scandinavian visitors too. Waxwings have been spotted by twitchers in Preston city centre. Nick Patel saw the birds, Latin […]
7 years ago Preston student graduates despite suffering cardiac arrest during courseA student studying in Preston who had a cardiac arrest during her course has graduated. Mum-of-two Gemma Vignali was three months of the way into a community specialist practitioner course […]
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