Lancaster University
A dynamic and creative community of enquiry, learning and engagement.
Two departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University achieved the highest possible score for impact in the Research Excellence Framework results published on 12 May 2022. The Department of Educational Research and the Department of Linguistics and English Language are both rated ‘outstanding’ for 100% of their research impact and both are rated joint top in the UK for impact. Read more about the notable successes in our other departments.
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If you’re thinking of coming to study with us I imagine you may be attracted by any number of things. Perhaps it is our commitment to sustainability. This is obvious everywhere around our stunning green campus. Maybe it’s our strong belief that our students are all individuals whose views contribute to making us even better and more inclusive. Or it could be our commitment to your future success, evident from our many Placement Year programmes and other work experience opportunities.
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Our diverse and vibrant Faculty has research strengths across the arts, humanities and social sciences. We hold true to the University’s mission to be a pioneer in challenging established thinking and championing new ideas.
Lancaster Arts has a long-established artistic reputation for the creation, development and presentation of cutting edge contemporary arts.
Home to the leading collection of the works of John Ruskin (1819-1900), the epoch-defining writer, artist and social thinker.
Supporting language learning and enterprise in the North West region and awarded Confucius Institute of the Year 2019.
The Centre’s mission is to progress cutting-edge research to improve the lives of children, young people and families
Our research centre works with a variety of organisations to provide design-led perspectives on real-world issues and facilitate innovation.
We are exploring the future of architectural practice through work on issues of global importance, with a focus on ethical and sustainable solutions.
Our expertise and experience ensure a high quality learning experience.
The Faculty has an outstanding track record on graduate employment, and supports employability in a variety of ways.
Together with Eden North and local partners we are developing an educational programme that supports a shared vision for the future of the community.
RT @LancasterUni: We’re very excited to have Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree appear at the @Litfest Autumn Weekend on 10-11 October. Find out how you can join the event 👇 @lancaster_words | @LancasterFASS https://t.co/z5S4PRMQj4
Congratulations and good luck to Professor of Writing @jennashworth of @lancaster_words for being shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award 2022! 👏👏👏 https://t.co/6bYLdH2omU
RT @LancasterUni: Today we mark the death of a monarch who has been ever-present throughout our lives and join the nation in a period of remembrance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. https://t.co/hcmsK7mHnc
Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by the global pandemic. Throughout this very difficult time our priority has been to protect the health and wellbeing of our community, while continuing to provide high quality teaching and research.
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