News from 2016
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Lancaster University helps Lancashire careers consultancy make Far East break-through
Lancaster University has helped a Lancashire careers consultancy launch a new service tailored for the huge Chinese market.
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New business programme for North-West manufacturers will help tackle nation’s productivity
The pilot of a new 12-month employer-led programme for business professionals commencing in January 2017 will focus on raising productivity in the UK's advanced manufacturing sector – beginning with an emphasis in the North West.
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Northern Advanced Manufacturing Corridor can equip UK to deliver “4th industrial revolution”
By creating a new Northern Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, stretching from the Sheffield City Region to Lancashire, the UK could deliver the “4th industrial revolution”, according to the findings of a new science and innovation audit.
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Online password guessing threat underestimated
Reusing similar passwords across many online accounts may make you more vulnerable to cyber criminals’ guessing than people realise – new research reveals.
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Transforming, self-learning software could help save the planet
Artificially intelligent computer software that can learn, adapt and rebuild itself in real-time could help combat climate change.
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New study provides food carbon footprint pecking order
Researchers have compiled the first comprehensive carbon footprint league table for fresh food so chefs, caterers and everyday foodies can cook meals without cooking the planet.
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New Director of Lancaster Arts appointed
A former TV actor and theatre director is set to take a leading role at Lancaster University’s public arts programme.
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Call for world peace
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn issued a plea for people to remain committed to making the world a safer place with human rights and dignity at the centre of our actions. Delivering the Annual Peace Lecture at Lancaster University’s Richardson Institute on Thursday evening, Mr Corbyn told a packed house of staff and students he had spent his life working for peace.
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Graduate School for the Environment opens
A unique graduate school bringing together three of the UK’s top centres for environmental and agricultural research formally opens at Lancaster University
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Hybrid cyber defences could be answer to protect critical infrastructure
Security research paves the way towards new hybrid cyber defences for nationally critical buildings.