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New specialist school to provide world-class maths education

Government has approved plans for a specialist Mathematics School to be created through an association between two outstanding education institutions - Lancaster University and Cardinal Newman College - in Preston.

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Lancaster graduate in running for prestigious poetry position

A Lancaster University graduate is one of three candidates standing for election as Oxford University seeks to appoint a new Professor of Poetry.
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Scotland celebrates leading Lancaster women in Science

Two leading Lancaster women are being celebrated by Scotland’s National Academy for their role in Science.
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24% of West Antarctic ice is now unstable

During the past 25 years, ocean melting has caused ice thinning to spread across one quarter of the entire West Antarctic ice sheet, according to a new study. 
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New material could unlock potential for hydrogen powered vehicle revolution

Scientists have discovered a new material that could hold the key to unlocking the potential of hydrogen powered vehicles.
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Research sheds light on UK’s new unsustainable viewing habits

A new study looks behind closed doors to reveal how UK viewing habits are shifting away from traditional broadcasting with more data-intensive streaming options now the default for many.
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Lancaster scientist is cream of the crop

A scientist who is helping find urgent solutions to the need to feed growing global populations under climate change has been elected to one of the world’s most distinguished scientific organisations.

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Lancaster rises to 7th in The Complete University Guide

Lancaster continues to be the North West's leading university in TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk 2020 University League Tables. We are also ranked 3rd nationally for graduate prospects.

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