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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 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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Lancaster scientist contributes to study showing benefits of tracking ocean giants for marine conservation

A Lancaster University scientist is among a team of international researchers to have tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, identifying the most critical locations in our global oceans for better marine conservation efforts.
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Call for Britons living in EU/EEA/EFTA to ‘have their say’ five years on from Brexit transition

A new survey, led by Lancaster University researchers, explores the experiences of Britons resident in the EU, EEA, and EFTA member states in accessing and securing their post-Brexit status and rights, five years on.
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How violent is Britain? New study examines conflicting trends in official violent crime stats

A new study examining conflicting trends in official violent crime stats reveals that the leading measure in England and Wales underestimates the level of violent crime - and the findings challenge official confidence in a downward trend.

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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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