Welcome

The Lancaster School of Global Affairs is a place of purpose, filled with people determined to make a change in the world. We take a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Global Affairs are global concerns and problems - ones that need bold, interconnected approaches to realise global change.

Such creative solutions draw upon our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. Our strength comes from our extensive external partnerships, from the local and regional to the national and international; these support our innovative research and in building our students’ career-readiness. Bringing these areas together helps our students, staff and partners envision a transformative, inclusive and equitable future.

A place of distinction

The Lancaster School of Global Affairs has developed a purposeful, ‘place-based’ approach to research and education. This approach places an emphasis on understanding and addressing the unique social, economic, cultural, and environmental characteristics and challenges of England’s North West. We have fine castles, the world-famous Lake District, and other beautiful preserved landscapes. We also have nuclear power plants, renewable energy, military and security infrastructure - all within our corner of England.

North West England is a place of co-creation and innovation, one where we see aspects of the world in our place, and our place within the wider world. Our work emphasises this complex interconnectedness of space and of humanity; one that values a rich array of purpose and possibility.

A World of Difference – alumni voices share what it’s like to be global changemakers

From the grounds of Manchester United to the newsroom of ITN and from the Department for Business and Trade to the Federation of Small Businesses, our alumni share their pearls of wisdom on carving a successful career path in this new podcast series.