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Cream of the crop

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 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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Glowing Ofsted report for Lancaster University School of Mathematics

A specialist school created to deliver world-class maths education in Lancashire has received a glowing report by Ofsted inspectors.
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Lancaster top ten in UK and leading university in north-west England - Complete University Guide 2026

Lancaster has retained its top ten position in the Complete University Guide 2026. 

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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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