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So much to talk about ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Lancaster Castle

A masked ball, an Italian backdrop, fabulous costumes, love and comedy…the perfect ingredients for an entertaining evening out at Lancaster Castle staged by final year English Literature Shakespeare students at Lancaster University.
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Retired lecturer joins search for precious portraits with Lancaster connection

A retired University lecturer is calling for help in the search for portraits painted by Karel Klic, a remarkable artist and pioneering inventor who lived and worked in Lancaster more than a century ago. 
The Harold Ellis Prize was awarded tor Emeritus Professor Colin Ockleford, formerly Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre at Lancaster Medical School from 2006 until 2013

Award for eminent professor who helped found Lancaster Medical School

Lancaster University Emeritus Professor Colin Ockleford has been awarded the Harold Ellis Prize by The Royal College of Surgeons of England for his “exceptional” work as an examiner.
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Researchers on the case to find mock jurors in the name of justice

A new appeal for members of the public to step forward and take part in a mock trial as mock jurors has been launched by a team of researchers at Lancaster University Law School.

 
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Research Student of the Year award for Lancaster postgraduate student

Lancaster PhD student Donna Shrestha has won Research Student of the Year at the North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards 2025.
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Family-friendly Campus in the City draws in the crowds

More than 600 people enjoyed Lancaster University’s popular Campus in the City event last weekend.

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High praise from students

Students participating in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 rated Lancaster University highly for teaching, academic support, and learning resources. Among other successes, Lancaster scored 91.5% for learning resources, 88.5% for teaching quality, and 89.9% for academic support.

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