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Increased funding reflects Lancaster’s world-leading research
The results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) confirmed Lancaster as a world-leading research university.
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Lancaster leading on knowledge and student learning in new higher education research centre
Lancaster University is playing a major part in a new research centre dedicated to the investigation of higher education and its future.
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Lancaster shares in multi-million pound funding for major food security research programme
The N8 Research Partnership – which includes Lancaster University – has secured multi-million pound funding for a programme which is set to transform food security research in the UK.
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Impact singled out for recognition
A Lancaster University academic has been singled out in an international science journal for his far-reaching impact work on ship hatch designs.
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Recognition for Lancaster professor
Professor elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, is recognised for her “high calibre” research and role as advisor to the Scottish Government
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Lancaster University in China-UK dialogue on science, policy and food security
In order to ensure food security for its sizeable population, China needs to find ways of overcoming pressing environmental challenges and developing a science to policy interface.
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How Wordsworth was a war poet
A Lancaster academic is co-curator of a major exhibition that portrays Wordsworth as one of the nation’s greatest war poets.
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Speaking a second language makes you see the world differently
Bilingual speakers have two minds in one body, new research has revealed.
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Volcanologist inspires a generation with new book
An environmental scientist at Lancaster University has published a book about his career as part of the "Coolest Jobs on the Planet" book series.
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High-definition scans suggest effects of smoking may be seen in unborn babies
The harmful effects of smoking during pregnancy may be reflected in the facial movements of mothers’ unborn babies, new research has suggested.