Winter graduations

We welcome hundreds of graduating students to campus this week. Congratulations to our new graduates!

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Dr Naveen Salins with the Chancellor the Rt Hon Alan Milburn

Alumni award for palliative care expert

Lancaster postgraduate Naveen Salins has received an Alumni Award at the December graduation ceremonies.
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Honorary degrees for high flyers

Two people distinguished in their field have received honorary degrees at the December postgraduate ceremonies.

 
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First-ever, all-female ceremonial team make history in 60th year

A ceremony at this year’s Graduation celebrations marked an historic occasion during Lancaster University’s 60th anniversary year as, for the first time, an all-female ‘cast’ took ‘centre stage’ in the ceremonial roles.
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Research captures plight of British children trapped in dire camps

British children’s lives are being devastated by the UK’s unprecedented use of citizenship stripping, says new research from Lancaster University.
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How job ads shape gender and racial segregation in the UK workforce – new study

In the UK, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) language in job advertisements (ads) could unintentionally have the reverse effect on attempts to create a more gender-balanced workplace, says a new study led by Lancaster University.
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Human disruption is driving ‘winner’ and ‘loser’ tree species shifts across Brazilian forests

Fast-growing and small-seeded tree species are dominating Brazilian forests in regions with high levels of deforestation and degradation, a new study shows.

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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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Spotlight on Lancaster University research

In-depth stories from across our research community.

  • Smashing stereotypes

    Harnessing the power of entrepreneurship to help change lives around the globe.

  • Sensing danger

    Lancaster University researchers have been working for decades to detect and anticipate shifts in the natural world.

  • Talk of the town

    Lancaster’s world-leading Department of Linguistics and English Language examines how language works in learning, communication and within society.

  • Cracking the ageing code

    From Tai Chi and crosswords to the under-appreciated importance of hearing - Lancaster’s researchers are taking inspiration from across the world as they unlock some of the secrets to a healthy life in old age.

  • "It saved my life."

    Lancaster University academics are helping the NHS deliver better treatments that have improved the lives of millions of people.

  • Breaking the silence on modern slavery

    Our research is documenting the lived experiences of men, women and children trapped in modern slavery in the hope that their work can make a difference.

  • Sea of Change

    Snorkelling with a clipboard and pencil in the Indo-Pacific region, observing hundreds of hours of fish behaviour and fighting for food justice in coastal West Africa is all in a day’s work for members of one of Lancaster University’s research groups.

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