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Welcome to Lancaster

Congratulations to all our new students. Visit our Welcome site for guidance on everything you need to do now as you prepare for Lancaster.

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University of the Year in the Northwest

Lancaster is ‘University of the Year in the Northwest’ and ranks in the UK top 15 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

University of the Year
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Postgraduate digital open event - 19 November

Join us online and let us tell you about postgraduate study at Lancaster and how to apply.

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News

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Lancaster’s world-class researchers will turn bold ideas into innovations to improve lives

Three Lancaster University researchers have been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships, through a flagship scheme by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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Lancaster stays in the top 15 universities in the UK in Guardian league table

Lancaster University is once again in the top 15 universities in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026, ranked 14th out of 123 institutions. The table also sees Lancaster positioned higher than 16 Russell Group Universities, and maintain the top spot in north-west England. 

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New UK-wide carbon tracking platform to power climate-smart farming

A new mobile research platform designed by Lancaster University scientists to track how carbon moves through UK farmland will support more sustainable, climate-smart agriculture. 
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Corporate reports miss the mark on ocean health – new research

New research reveals major gaps in how companies disclose their impacts on the ocean.
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Academy honours Lancaster Dean’s work in field of social sciences

A Lancaster University professor and Faculty Dean has been honoured for his contribution to the world of social sciences.
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Lancaster expert contributes to ITV’s Long Lost Family: The Mother and Baby Home Scandal

A Lancaster University researcher has shared his expertise on the history of forced adoption in a two-episode special of ITV’s Long Lost Family, focusing on the Mother and Baby Home Scandal.

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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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High praise from students

Lancaster has been ranked highly in the 2025 National Student Survey, with student feedback placing us among the UK’s top ten universities for high-quality learning resources (91.6%). Academic support also received strong praise, with 90.2% of students voting positively, and we’re proud to be ranked 6th in the UK for library resources, with a satisfaction score of 93.9%.

National Student Survey
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