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In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week July 2 to 8

Sunset over the Preston Marina on a sunny weekend in the city Pic: Tony Worrall As dramatic scenes continue to unfold in Westminster, the summer months roll on, with the school holidays firmly on the horizon and promises of improved weather. This week, news of […]

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Peter Purves and Patrick Grant to receive UCLan awards

UCLan will award fellowships to two TV stars as part of a celebratory week of graduations. Former Doctor Who companion, Blue Peter presenter and Crufts’ commentator Peter Purves and The […]

2 years ago
UCLan to host ‘Heartstone Odyssey Book Festival’ launch this Friday

UCLan's Student Centre and University Square UCLan will host a children’s book festival this week that seeks to tackle prejudice and connect continents and UK communities. On Friday 8 July at 3pm, UCLan will host the […]

2 years ago
Preston residents to benefit as government plans £5.9m adult numeracy scheme

A new £5.9m scheme to boost adult numeracy skills in Lancashire will move forward this autumn. The government’s flagship Multiply programme will be delivered through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement UCLan Honorary Fellow recognised with invitation to Queen’s Garden Party

A UCLan Honorary Fellow known for his volunteer work has attended the final 2022 Queen’s Garden Party. Russell Hogarth was invited for his role as the Chair of the UCLan […]

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New vet training facility to be built at UCLan’s Preston campus

UCLan's campus in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall UCLan is to create a four-storey veterinary medicine school on its Preston campus, making it the only facility of its kind in Lancashire. Subject to securing future planning permission, the […]

2 years ago
Future U helping Prestonians into higher education with transport to open days and trips

A new fund has been launched by a Lancashire careers service which will support schools in Preston with transport costs for young people going on educational visits. Future U, which […]

2 years ago
Funding for UCLan to increase diversity in engineering

On the Preston campus near UCLan's new engineering building Pic: Tony Worrall In an aim to increase diversity and inclusion in engineering, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been awarded £100,000 for a creative project. The new Diversity Impact Programme by […]

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