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New evidence highlights world-leading quality of Lancaster research

91% of Lancaster’s research has been independently rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’ with 46% rated in the highest category of 4*.
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'Ukraine: abduction of UK aid workers raises safety questions over humanitarian organisations'

In her latest article for The Conversation, Dr Nonhlanhla Dube (Management Science) draws on her research to outline how international humanitarian organisations could help keep aid workers safe in conflict zones like Ukraine.
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New study provides insight on Brits living in the EU post Brexit

A new picture of Britons living in the EU post-Brexit flags the ‘deep transformation’ that has come with the removal of freedom of movement. This first major insight, by Lancaster University and the University of Birmingham, into British citizens living in the EU after Brexit, reports on responses to the ‘Migration and Citizenship after Brexit’ survey.
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Prison must not be ‘default option’ to cover up lack of support in care system and community

Girls and women who have been through the care system should be diverted away from custodial sentences into community alternatives wherever possible, says a new report, led by Lancaster University, published today. And moves to prevent the criminalisation of girls in care need to be high on the agenda for change.
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Lecturer works with the National Theatre to adapt The Odyssey

A Lancaster University lecturer is working with the National Theatre on an epic nationwide production of The Odyssey across five UK locations, in collaboration with communities and artists across the country.
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Prestigious honour for Lancaster Professor

A Lancaster University Professor is to receive a prestigious honour by one of the UK’s leading learned societies.

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