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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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One in three North West workers worry their deteriorating health may force them out of work

New survey data from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals four in ten workers in the North West of England (40%) have experienced a health decline in the last 12 months that has impacted the way they do their job.
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Legislation not the ‘silver bullet’ in fight against barbaric practices

Every year thousands of people globally are wrongly accused of witchcraft, often with fatal consequences yet, says new research by Lancaster University, legislation designed to stamp out the barbaric practices is rarely used.

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Cultivating Data Natures – come and see how data shapes futures

Lancaster University is all set to host a special event exploring how data shapes our relationship with place, environment, and the future
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Researchers detect deep Earth pulses beneath Africa

A Lancaster University statistician is part of a team of researchers that has uncovered evidence of rhythmic surges of molten mantle rock rising from deep within the Earth beneath Africa.
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‘Starter packs’ have played a central role in Bluesky’s rapid growth – new study shows

‘Starter packs’—curated user lists that new users can follow with a single click—played a key role in helping Bluesky grow to over 30 million users, according to a new study.
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Lancaster physicists involved in processing first images from new observatory

The first ever images have been unveiled from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).

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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.

National Student Survey
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