Lab work in brand new bioscience facilities at Lancaster

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Lancaster works with external organisations to support research, innovation and professional development in health and medicine.

  • Innovation in Healthcare

    We work with the NHS, public sector, industry and voluntary sector organisations to develop solutions to health care problems; innovating for the benefit of patients, the NHS, industry and the wider economy.

  • Engagement Case Studies

    Read about the work we do to engage with people and organisations outwith the Faculty.

  • Knowledge Exchange Strategy

    A novel platform across Lancashire and Cumbria for supporting knowledge exchange between Lancaster University and the NHS, introduced by the Collaborative Partnerships initiative in 2009.

  • Athena Swan

    Since 2014, the Faculty of Health and Medicine has held the Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to advancing the careers of women in higher education and research.

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Manchester

Westminster launch for report into poor health of older people in the North of England

A report co-authored by Lancaster University reveals that older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing.
Left to Right, Stuart Powers. James Scott - Director of Behaviour Change and Development at CyclingUK, Jordan Banks - Postgraduate Researcher in the Division of Health Research and Dr Abby Morris - Lecturer in Workplace Health and Wellbeing in the Division of Health Research

Lancaster University team invited to Parliament for cycling health event

A team of researchers and engagement professionals from Lancaster University contributed to a prestigious Parliamentary event focussing on active travel.
The social media challenge creates a high risk of acute brain trauma, catastrophic neck and spine injury, and the longer-term development of neurodegenerative diseases

Lancaster expert warns against dangerous social media challenge risking brain injury

Dr Karen Hind from Lancaster Medical School has co-authored a report condemning the alarming rise of “Run It Straight” - a social media challenge where two individuals sprint toward each other and collide at full force - and the for-profit competitions it has spawned, including the RUNIT Championship League. 
Dr Taylor being presented with the award by Professor André Ng (BCS President) and Professor Bryan Williams (BHF Chief Scientific and Medical Officer)

Award for highflying Lancaster Medical School graduate

Lancaster Medical School graduate Dr Daniel Taylor has won a prestigious award to recognise excellence among young researchers intending to pursue a career in cardiovascular clinical medicine or research.
New addiction taskforce at Lancaster University

Addiction focus of new Health Innovation Campus taskforce

Lancaster University’s Health Partnerships Team brought together a team of addiction specialists to respond to a national call for innovative projects to improve services for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

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