Security and Protection Science

A £19m initiative to strengthen Lancaster’s world-class expertise to keep nations and citizens safe. Combining research, innovation, and collaboration to solve societal and technological challenges, shape the future of cyber security and advance the North West Cyber Corridor.

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Security and Protection Science at Lancaster

Security and Protection Science at Lancaster University showcases our world-leading expertise in cyber security and protection. Recognised for its cross-disciplinary excellence, Lancaster was among one of the first UK universities accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research and Education.

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Fighting Deepfakes and Scams: Lancaster University's Forensic Linguistics Summer School Success

This summer, Lancaster University’s Forensic linguistics, Cybersecurity and Technology Research (FACTOR) team ran a successful three-day summer school. The event took 77 delegates on journey into the worlds of forensic linguistics, forensic speech science, and the (mis)use of AI, and helped to raise awareness about a new unique course, MSc Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science. 
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Global entrepreneur and investor Nicole Junkermann appointed Visiting Professor in Practice at Lancaster University

Lancaster University has appointed Nicole Junkermann, a leading global entrepreneur and investor, as Visiting Professor in Practice for Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
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Honorary degree for Baroness Neville-Jones

Former senior diplomat and politician Pauline Neville-Jones has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at the July graduation ceremonies.
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Lancashire Cyber Festival highlights North West’s opportunity to build a world-leading cyber ecosystem

More than 200 senior business leaders, investors, policymakers, and academics from across the UK gathered this week at the Lancashire Cyber Festival hosted at Lancaster University. 
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Breaking barriers and building futures: Lancaster University inspires next generation of cyber experts

Over 50 school pupils from schools across Lancashire stepped onto Lancaster University’s campus for a deep dive into the world of cyber security. It was a day of practical hands-on activities designed to spark a passion for the skills and traits required in cyber roles and inspire pupils toward future careers in the field.
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Lancaster to become Policing Academic Centre of Excellence

The National Police Chiefs’ Council ​(NPCC) in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has chosen Lancaster University as one of nine Policing Academic Centres of Excellence (P-ACEs) sharing a total of £4.5 million. 

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13th Oct

Ecology and AI Workshop - 13th Oct

Monday 13 October 2025, 9:30am to 4:30pm

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