Lancaster University ranked 11th in the UK & best in the North West
The 2015 Complete University guide has ranked Lancaster 11th best in the UK, and the number one university in North
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Lecturer wins international poetry prize
Lancaster University lecturer in English Jane Draycott has been awarded first prize in the Open International Hippocrates Prize for poetry.
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University establishes new Quantum Technology centre
On Wednesday Week 6, Lancaster University are launching the first phase of the new Quantum Technology centre in a two
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South West Big Chill cancelled after safety requirements not met
Cartmel College announced the cancellation of the South West Big Chill, after health and safety requirements were not met. The
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Students elect Green Party candidate to City Council
Green Party candidate Jack Filmore said that he was “elated” after being elected to represent the University Ward on Lancaster
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Engineering department in exam paper debacle after mistakes found
The engineering department has launched an enquiry into why there were a series of mistakes in one of their second
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Bowland mourns passing of beloved bar manager Ian Thomson
In Week 5, SCAN was sad to hear the news that former Bowland College Bar Manager Ian Thomson had passed
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Editorial (Week 6, Summer): New SCAN Editor & bunny eating raspberries
Greetings to you all this fine day, at the time of writing this Editorial it’s a balmy 18 degrees
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Industrial action comes to an end as marking boycott is called off
The marking boycott proposed by the UCU as the next step in their efforts to ensure adequate pay for University
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Ex-Vice Chancellor Paul Wellings to be awarded honorary degree
The University have announced that during the summer 2014 graduation ceremonies six Honorary Degrees will be awarded. Those being awarded
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LUSU launches Mental Health Awareness Week after new counsellors are secured
In Week 4, LUSU Gives will be hosting ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ at Lancaster University. The event, which takes place
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Roses proves a success off the pitch as well
Away from the sport on Roses weekend two societies used the opportunity to raise awareness of student campaigns. The LGBTQ*
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NUS finds only one quarter of students optimistic about their job prospects
Research by the National Union of Students (NUS) has found that only a quarter of students are optimistic about entering
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University holds Death Cafe
On Tuesday, Week 4, the University will be holding a Death Café to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week, which runs
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Series of accolades for Lancaster as it makes The Times HE '100 under 50'
This term Lancaster University have won a series of awards and accolades. The accolades include climbing into the top 10
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