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UCAS deadline changes and exam cancellations

UCAS have confirmed that the equal consideration application date for undergraduate applications has been extended from 15 January to 29 January 2021. The UK Government has also announced a number of alternative assessment arrangements, including the cancellation of A level and GCSE examinations in the summer.

Lancaster University will be working closely with UCAS, the Government and with schools and colleges, to ensure we can help you on your journey to university.

If you are concerned about how recent changes will affect your application, or have any other questions about the undergraduate admissions process, have a look at our how to apply and after you've applied sections.

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Postgraduate Open Week

Interested in joining our postgraduate community? We offer taught Masters degrees such as MSc, MA, LLM and MBA, in many subjects. Meet our academics and find out about courses and funding at our Postgraduate Online Open Week, 22-26 February 2021.

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News

The researchers administered two doses of the vaccine via a nasal spray in animal trials which are the first stage in vaccine development

Scientists developing Covid-19 vaccine nasal spray

Lancaster University researchers have successfully engineered a Covid-19 vaccine which can be administered through the nose.
QUEST-DMC combines Lancaster strengths in low temperature superfluid physics and cooled quantum devices

£2m award for quantum technologies to solve the mysteries of the Universe

Our understanding of the Universe could be transformed thanks to major UK investment in quantum technologies including £2m for Lancaster University.
Front cover of Professor Graham Mort

New book captures stories from across the globe

A Lancaster University professor’s new book tells a series of intriguing stories set against a variety of fascinating locations from England to Kurdistan.
Professor Linda Woodhead

Lancaster academic plays key role in setting values for a new world

A Lancaster University professor will join big thinkers from around the globe in a bid to tackle the problems of a changing world.
His Honour Phillip Sycamore

Lancaster University honorary graduate honoured with CBE

Public service by a member of the Council of Lancaster University and an honorary Doctor of Laws graduate has been recognised in the New Year Honours.

 
Professor Stuart Walker’s book ‘Design and Spirituality’ set against his photographic composition ‘Sacred Symbols’.

Lancaster University professor provides ‘real world’ anchor in new book

The link between design and spirituality comes under the microscope in a new book just published by a Lancaster University professor.

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