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International University of the Year 2020

We have been named International University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

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An inspiring place to study Architecture

Building on our institutional reputation for excellence in teaching and research, our new BA (Hons) Architecture programme aims to be one of the UK’s leading destinations for aspiring architects. Find out more about Lancaster’s new degree in Architecture.

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Lancaster researcher takes leading role in UK Climate Assembly

A Lancaster University Professor in Practice is taking a leading role in the Climate Assembly UK.
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New partnership between University of Cumbria and Lancaster University to benefit Borderlands region

The University of Cumbria and Lancaster University are working in partnership to develop a new higher education campus in Carlisle.
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New research project to tackle emergency natural disaster response problems

A new research project aims to tackle problems and improve natural disaster emergency preparedness and response in countries badly affected by earthquakes, flooding, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.
From left: Chris Saunders, LUMS Associate Dean or Postgraduate Education; Jane O’Brien, LUMS Director of Executive Education; Dr Robyn Remke, LUMS MBA Director; Professor Angus Laing, LUMS Dean; Dr Radka Newton, LUMS Director of MSc Management; and Alex Errington, LUMS Partnerships and Engagement Operations Manager

Lancaster University Management School recognised among best in world

Lancaster University Management School continues to be recognised as among the best business schools in the world following accreditation from two important assessing bodies.
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Lancaster professor in line for top poetry prize

Lancaster University's Professor Paul Farley has been shortlisted for the 2019 T S Eliot Prize for his most recent volume of poetry, The Mizzy (Picador).
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Lancaster leads Africa bioenergy demonstration projects to support a safer, circular water economy

Lancaster University is leading a major new project that promises to tackle major global development issues and improve lives in communities across two African countries.

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World Top 50 for Arts and Humanities

The Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 has ranked Lancaster University in the world top 50 for Arts and Humanities, highlighting how Arts and Humanities at Lancaster leads on a global scale.

Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster

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