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YouTubers explore derelict section of Lancaster Canal tracing Preston route

Elliott and Sue. Pic: Explore the UK A YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring a derelict section of the Lancaster Canal which runs under Preston city centre. ‘Explore the UK’ posted the video last month […]

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Vets in Penwortham and Fulwood play host to UCLan’s first vet students

Katey Middleton, Dylan Fowles, Kate Flintoft, Lucy Storey and with Ernie the dog. Pic: UCLan First-year veterinary students from the University of Central Lancashire have completed work placements across the North West. A total of 53 practices welcomed over 70 students studying Veterinary Medicine and […]

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Japan Day celebrated at Preston’s university for 10th year

Event organiser Chisa takes to the catwalk wearing the traditional Japanese kimono. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) hosted its annual Japan Day celebration on the weekend. Marking the event’s 10th anniversary, the celebration was fully booked, with over 700 people in […]

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Leyland student receives fully funded medical scholarship at UCLan

UCLan student Sumayyah Atcha, who has received the Livesey Scholarship. Pic: UCLan A student from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has received a fully funded medical scholarship. Sumayyah Atcha, 18, was awarded the Livesey Scholarship, which aims to get more people […]

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Leyland Trucks to take on 28 new apprentices

Apprentices at Leyland Trucks. Pic: Leyland Trucks Leyland Trucks, one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies, is searching for 28 new apprentices. They are offering a development programme, with access to “state-of-the-art” technology and qualifications […]

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UCLan’s new London campus takes in first 97 students

Pic: UCLan University of Central Lancashire students have now enrolled at the new London campus. 97 students are studying in the capital which is a partnership sceme between UCLan and LCA Education […]

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UCLan unveils plans to change name to University of Lancashire

The current University of Central Lancashire logo on its library building Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s university has unveiled plans to switch to a new name. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), which has carried that name since 1992 and referred to itself as UCLan […]

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Preston’s university to pilot sports app for people with disabilities 

A man in a wheelchair using the app alongside Accessercise creator and Paralympic medallist, Ali Jawad. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been chosen to be one of three universities in the UK to test a sports app, designed for people with disabilities. Created by […]

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