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Chancellor of Lancaster University the Rt Hon Alan Milburn (left) and Sunway University Chancellor Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah launch the Future Cities Research Institute in Malaysia

Lancaster and Sunway Universities tackle the challenges of future cities together

Key issues facing the world will be the focus for the new Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI), a joint initiative between Lancaster University and Sunway University in Malaysia.
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Lancaster academic’s Happy Gothic book wins top award

A book about the rise of Happy Gothic, written by a member of Lancaster University’s Department of English Literature and Creative Writing, has been recognised by an international award.
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The curious history of the rise and fall of twin beds

Lancaster University academic Professor Hilary Hinds offers a fascinating insight into the combination of beliefs and practices that made twin beds an ideal sleeping solution.

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Families Continue to Enjoy TV Together – but Potentially Ruin it for Each Other

TV companies battling to preserve the shared experience of scheduled TV viewing in the era of 24/7 streaming and personalised viewing need more than binge-watching contracts and no-sleeping agreements to keep customers.
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Food and drink advice aims to tackle health inequality for disabled people

Lancaster University is working with the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) on a new resource to help improve food and drink provision for people with disabilities.

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Company annual reports are almost impossible to read – Lancaster University programme brings clarity

A new app developed by Lancaster University cuts through hard-to-understand financial reports, to help investors and regulators.

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Lancaster climbs to 7th in Guardian university rankings

Lancaster has climbed to joint seventh in the Guardian University League Table 2020, confirming its place as one of the UK’s leading institutions.

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