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First ‘proof’ that the clock is ticking on British farm soils

Research into a UK arable farm has indicated that the soil could be eroded to the point of bedrock exposure within two centuries.
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Developing a new AI breast cancer diagnostic tool

Scientists are developing a new way to identify the unique chemical ‘fingerprints’ for different types of breast cancers.
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New hospital technology disrupts staff routines, forces improvisation to ensure patient safety

Doctors and nurses must adapt their routines and improvise their actions to ensure continued patient safety, and for their roles to be effective and to matter as new technology disrupts their working practices.
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Turning science into effective policy

Professor Nigel Paul gets a UN award in recognition of his “extraordinary contribution to the Montreal Protocol”, that is healing the hole in the Ozone layer and reducing global warming.
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Creative industries sector faces talent and diversity challenges to ensure future success

New research from the Work Foundation has identified nine pressing skills and diversity challenges facing the creative industries.
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Lancaster University appoints renowned theoretical physicist as its new Vice-Chancellor

Lancaster University has appointed Professor Andy Schofield as its new Vice-Chancellor.

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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.

Architecture BA Hons
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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.

International University of the Year

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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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