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Lancaster’s plant scientists are on a mission to tackle global food security. In an ever-turbulent world, the need to secure global food production and nutritional security while protecting our plants and biodiversity has never been greater.

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Lancaster physicists involved in processing first images from new observatory

The first ever images have been unveiled from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).
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Westminster launch for report into poor health of older people in the North of England

A report co-authored by Lancaster University reveals that older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing.
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Lancaster ranked among world’s top 100 for sustainability impact

Lancaster University’s leading work to help reduce inequalities as well as its efforts promoting and supporting education around sustainable land use globally has helped propel it to a top 100 sustainability ranking.
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Two in five UK young workers say declining health could push them out of work in the future

A new survey conducted by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals one in 17 (6%) UK workers believe they may leave their job in the next 12 months due to their health, either to pursue a job that better accommodates their health condition or to leave work entirely due to health reasons. 
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OBE in King’s Birthday Honours for Professor Karen Broadhurst

A Lancaster University professor, who has championed compassionate and effective services for women whose children are at risk of entering the care system, receives an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Lancaster University fire their way to success in dragon boat race

It was another sporting first place for Lancaster University at the weekend when Team Dragon Boat paddled to success.

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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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