Computing and Communications

A world-class teaching and research hub for computer science and communications systems.

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Research

Our research is recognised for its exceptional quality and international reputation. Research Councils UK, the EU and industry funding support our research. We blend traditional research fields and focus on achieving a high impact.

Communication Systems

We focus on the design, analysis and optimisation of future communication systems.

Data Science

Data Science looks at new methods, algorithms and applications of transforming data in real-time and autonomously to meet real-world needs.

Digital Health

We use digital technologies to take a proactive approach to health, with the aim of preventing illness and improving quality of life.

Distributed Systems

Distributed systems are becoming increasingly complex, encompassing areas of technological innovation including cloud computing, multi-core architectures, the Internet of Things and mobile computing.

Interactive Systems

We come together from different fields including computer science, vision, graphics, machine learning and engineering to develop advances in mobile, pervasive and interactive technologies.

Networking

We have a diverse range of interests, from cutting-edge computer networking technologies to understanding new deployment context.

Pervasive Systems

We investigate the design, development, deployment and evaluation of mobile and pervasive computing systems.

Security

Our activities deliver ground-breaking research and postgraduate training through programmes as diverse as an MA in conflict, development and security and an MSc in cybersecurity.

Software Engineering

Software Engineering (SE) has been a significant research theme at Lancaster since 1986. Our high-impact research spans the range from tool development to theoretical work and focuses on several SE themes.

Work with us

We work with businesses of all sizes and in many ways. We can work with your business with collaborative research, internships, training, guest lectures and events.

Business and Partnerships Engagement

State-of-the-art environment

The iconic InfoLab21 is the region's leading centre for ICT research and commercial innovation. We run extensive teaching and research collaborations with companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco and BAE Systems.

Latest News and Events

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Lancaster University team’s ‘eggstraordinary’ paper revealed at major conference

The world’s first-ever ‘academic paper which is not a paper’ is due to be presented by a Lancaster University research team at the premier international conference on human-computer interaction.

Lancaster University to take leading role in cybersecurity innovation hotbed

Lancaster University is set to be the lead academic partner in the new Manchester Digital Innovation and Security Hub (DISH).

BBC research partnership to enable future personalised media for everyone

Lancaster University has teamed up with the BBC and the University of Surrey on a new ‘Prosperity Partnership’ to develop cutting-edge technologies that will allow future media experiences to be hyper-personalised by adapting to individual users’ interests, devices and accessibility requirements.

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Someone to watch over AI and keep it honest – and it’s not the public!

The public doesn’t need to know how Artificial Intelligence works to trust it. They just need to know that someone with the necessary skillset is examining AI and has the authority to mete out sanctions if it causes or is likely to cause harm.

Cyber programme to protect more Lancashire businesses and help them adapt during pandemic

A team of leading cyber experts from Lancaster University is helping organisations across Lancashire to protect their businesses, adapt, innovate, and create new ways of generating income during the pandemic.

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