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Preston’s university gives honours to two former students who have transformed social and justice sectors

Earlier this month, Helen Bingley OBE was awarded an Honorary Fellowship award and Susannah Clarke KPM received an Alumni Achievement Award by the University of Central Lancashire. Helen Bingley, who […]

5 months ago
Preston’s university moves up social mobility rankings

The University of Central Lancashire has been ranked in the top 20 English universities for social mobility. The university has risen 13 places in one year from 31 to 18 […]

5 months ago
UCLan name change to University of Lancashire approved despite survey suggesting name could be confused with Lancaster University

Aerial view of the UCLan campus in Preston UCLan’s proposed name change to the University of Lancashire has been approved. The name change plan, which sees the word ‘central’ dropped from the university’s full title, was revealed by […]

5 months ago
Students in Preston experience effects of dementia first-hand with new VR experience

Students at UCLan particpating in the Virtual Dementia Experience Pic: University of Central Lancashire A virtual dementia bus arrived at the city’s university to demonstrate to physiotherapy students the drastic effects dementia can bring to the victim and the surrounding family members. It is […]

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University of Central Lancashire sees first ever vet students graduate

Some of the first cohort of bioveterinary sciences graduates with members of the School’s teaching and management staff. Pic: UCLan The first-ever cohort from the University of Central Lancashire’s vet school has graduated. Eleven BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Sciences graduates took to the stage in their caps and gowns at the […]

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David Moyes appears during sports and dementia debate at Preston’s university

David Moyes during the discussion at the University of Central Lancashire Pic: UCLan Former Preston North End manager David Moyes appeared at the city’s university for a debate around head injuries in sport and dementia. He was part of a panel including Dawn […]

6 months ago
Two BBC presenters and High Sheriff of Lancashire to receive Preston’s university honours

Geeta Guru-Murthy, Steve Saul (pic credit Gareth Price) and Helen Bingley are to appear at UCLan's graduations during December Two North West TV broadcasters and the High Sheriff of Lancashire are to be recognised at the city’s university’s graduation ceremonies. The University of Central Lancashire is to bestow its […]

6 months ago
UCLan students receive boosts to their businesses thanks to donation in memory of graduate

Sarah and her husband, Dan. Four University of Central Lancashire students have received a boost to their start-up businesses thanks to a donation in memory of a graduate. Sarah Butterworth, who graduated from UCLan in […]

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