News from 2013
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Farming pollution study offers unexpected clue to flooding
With communities still enduring the devastating effects of severe flooding across the UK, Environmental Scientists at Lancaster University have published new research which suggests changes in agricultural land use management have the potential to reduce water run-off from fields.
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Can Chinese innovation help address the climate crisis?
Sociologists at Lancaster University are leading an international research project, launching this week, which explores lessons for 'low carbon innovation' from the world's biggest polluter.
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Lancaster announces new Dean of Health and Medicine
Lancaster University is pleased to announce that Professor Neil Johnson will join its senior team.
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Researchers grapple with nuclear legacy
Lancaster University is part of a new national research programme looking at ways of dealing with Britain’s nuclear waste.
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Researchers investigate Twitter threats
Lancaster researchers are investigating why people make rape threats on Twitter to help tackle increasing numbers of high-profile online hate campaigns against women.
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Transfer computer files with your eyes
A new way of dragging and dropping files has been developed by a Lancaster University student.
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A radical new way to create film
A film with no editors or directors is the idea behind Lifemirror which opens up a new kind of film making to anyone with a mobile phone.
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Professor’s pioneering OR initiatives earn top accolade
A prestigious lifetime achievement award is testament to the teams who have, over 50 years, placed and retained Lancaster University firmly on the map for Operational Research.
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Rural broadband, free wifi hotspots and improved road safety closer thanks to Lancaster research
Collaborative research between Lancaster University and telecoms giant BT has resulted in a mathematical solution to a telecommunications problem which could lead to benefits such as improved access to rural broadband, free wi-fi hotspots and improved road safety information.
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Pentland and Lancaster University join forces
One of the world’s leading brand management companies has joined forces with Lancaster University to create a research centre of excellence.