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Lancaster University academics appointed to newly created college of environmental experts

Two Lancaster University academics have been appointed to the Government’s Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), as members of the newly created College of Experts.
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Time for the big education debate – what are we educating for?

A top-level, high-profile seminar series ‘What are we educating for? An Education Policy and Politics Seminar Series’, organised by education experts at Lancaster University, has led to the publication of a special issue blog this week on the British Educational Research Association website.
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Lancaster University researchers reveal the ‘Viral Language’ of the pandemic

Remember ‘Covidiots’ and the first protests by ‘anti-vaxxers’? The early stages of the pandemic saw plenty of new words enter the public ‘voice’, and, according to new research by Lancaster University linguists Dr Luke Collins and Professor Veronika Koller, some such as ‘zoom fatigue’, and ‘lockdown’ are here to stay,
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New resource will help language teachers understand Special Learning Differences

A comprehensive guide on how to teach languages to learners with Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) has been produced by a Lancaster University professor.
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Lancaster University selected to offer highly regarded Parliamentary Studies Module

Lancaster University is one of 23 universities to be awarded the right to deliver the ‘highly regarded’ Parliamentary Studies Module.
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New report identifies ‘gap’ in Britain’s transport decarbonisation journey

A Lancaster University academic has contributed to a new report suggesting there needs to be a systemic shift in the way we travel if the UK is to achieve its net zero mobility targets.

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The reputation and influence of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences extends across the world. We are placed in the top 100 in the world for Arts and Humanities, Law, Education, and Social Sciences in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023. We are considered one of the top ten universities in the world for Linguistics by the QS World subject rankings 2023, with several other subjects placed in the world top 100.

Many of our subject areas feature in the top ten of UK university league tables, and we also have a strong track record for graduate prospects.

Reputation and Rankings
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'Remarkable results' for Faculty of Arts and Social Science in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021)

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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Areas of Focus

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

    Lancaster Arts has a long-established artistic reputation for the creation, development and presentation of cutting edge contemporary arts.

  • The Ruskin Library, Museum and Research Centre

    Home to the leading collection of the works of John Ruskin (1819-1900), the epoch-defining writer, artist and social thinker.

  • Confucius Institute

    Supporting language learning and enterprise in the North West region and awarded Confucius Institute of the Year 2019.

  • Centre for Child and Family Justice Research

    The Centre’s mission is to progress cutting-edge research to improve the lives of children, young people and families

  • ImaginationLancaster

    Our research centre works with a variety of organisations to provide design-led perspectives on real-world issues and facilitate innovation.

  • School of Architecture

    We are exploring the future of architectural practice through work on issues of global importance, with a focus on ethical and sustainable solutions.

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Yoga with Francesca

Tuesday 19 September 2023, 6:00pm to Tuesday 12 December 2023, 7:15pm
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Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children (5-11 years old)

Sunday 8 October 2023, 10:00am to Sunday 17 December 2023, 12:00pm
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Chinese dance classes for children (5-11 years old)

Sunday 8 October 2023, 1:00pm to Sunday 17 December 2023, 2:00pm
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Chinese folk dance classes

Sunday 8 October 2023, 2:15pm to Sunday 17 December 2023, 3:15pm
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Extra-Curricular Chinese Mandarin Language Classes

Monday 16 October 2023, 6:00pm to Thursday 14 December 2023, 8:00pm

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