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University of Central Lancashire re-think on scrapping two language courses but six other courses axed

UCLan sign with blue sky behind Plans to scrap ‘lifeline’ TESOL and lessons for refugees at the University of Central Lancashire have been dropped but six courses are still to be axed as university bosses address […]

6 months ago
Preston university’s new vet school wins wellbeing award

Team members from the university's vet course Pic: UCLan A new vet school has won an industry accolade – before it’s new building on the city’s university campus has even been finished. University of Central Lancashire’s school of veterinary […]

6 months ago
University of Central Lancashire facing backlash over axing of ‘lifeline’ language courses

An aerial view of the new University Square on Preston's campus Pic: UCLan Leaders at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have blamed finances and declining interest for plans to cut a range of courses. A proposal to axe various TESOL (teaching English […]

6 months ago
Dental academic from Preston’s university receives OBE from Prince William

Mr. Peter Dyer receiving his OBE from the Prince of Wales. Pic: UCLan An academic from the University of Central Lancashire has received an OBE from the Prince of Wales. Peter Dyer travelled to Windsor Castle to accept the award from Prince William […]

7 months ago
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Full list of where free Preston Christmas shopping parking will be

Christmas in Preston Pic: Crispin Robinson Free parking will be on offer in several parts of Preston city centre in the run-up to Christmas. Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council have once again agreed to […]

7 months ago
Largest ‘Hope Walk’ on record takes place in Preston

Those undertaking the Hope Walk heading into Avenham Park Pic: UCLan More than 250 people undertook a two-and-a-half mile ‘Hope Walk’ around Preston. The event – organised by the University of Central Lancashire, Mary O’Gara Foundation and Papyrus – aimed to […]

7 months ago
University of Central Lancashire to toughen up security with 250 CCTV cameras upgraded

UCLan. Credit: Blog Preston Security at Preston’s university campus is being toughened up. The University of Central Lancashire has struck a deal with smart tech firm North for a £1m upgrade of its CCTV […]

8 months ago
Avenham Park and university campus ‘Hope Walk’ in memory of Mary O’Gara

Mary O'Gara. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire and the Mary O’Gara Foundation are encouraging everyone to take part in a ‘Hope Walk’ to highlight suicide prevention.  The lunchtime walk will take place […]

8 months ago
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