News from 2016
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London’s Burning - how cutbacks have affected the city’s fire service
The London Fire Brigade is only able to respond to less than half of calls within its six minute target following the closure of 10 stations.
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Lancaster climbs to 8th in the Guardian University Guide
Top ten position in two national league tables and highest ranking university in the North West.
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App created by Lancaster start-up company wins a Google Play Award
An App developed by a Lancaster University alumnus has won the ‘Early Adopter’ category at the first Google Play Awards.
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Investing in a sustainable future
Lancaster University is planning to shift the emphasis of its investments strategy into new technologies as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability.
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First ever film of the Universe with the world’s largest digital camera
The first ever film of the Universe is to be created by international astronomers using the world’s largest digital camera.
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Recruitment appeal for the REACT trial for mental illness
Relatives and close friends of people with psychosis or bipolar disorder are being invited to take part in a new initiative to help support them online.
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Overheating risk in care facilities
Hotter, drier summers have serious implications for the UK’s ageing population, a new study shows.
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Shape-shifting modular interactive device unveiled
Lancaster researchers have helped develop a prototype for an interactive mobile device, called Cubimorph, which can change shape on-demand.
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First awards announced by UK’s Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats
Ten projects to address some of the security threats facing the UK have been announced by the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST), which is led by Lancaster University.
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New species named after professor
A newly discovered species of diatom, a microscopic creature that is key to the health of the planet, is named after a Lancaster professor.