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

Latest News and Events

Faculty of Science and Technology banned with Executive Dean Professor Pete Atkinson and seven PhD winners of awards at the Celebration of Science.

Celebration of Science is a Big Success in its 20th Year

The Faculty of Science and Technology’s Celebration of Science 2025: Discovery for a Changing World has taken place. This is the 20th year that an event has been run, showcasing research across the Faculty.
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Designing better coding tools for students with ADHD

Coding is a vital skill, but traditional programming environments can be overwhelming for students with ADHD. Research at Lancaster University will explore how Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) can be redesigned for better accessibility. 
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Lancashire students get taste of high-tech careers at Lancashire Cyber Education Week

Lancaster University threw open its doors to local colleges to help young people explore job opportunities in the cyber sector.
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FST launches researcher career development group

Lancaster University’s Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) Researcher Career Development Group (RCaD) launched on December 13, 2024, co-chaired by Abi Frith, Xiaoyun Chen, Luis Pinho, and Janine Morley. The event focused on representing research staff, fostering career development, networking, and community building.
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Computing students win ‘Social Impact’ joint first prize at international Data4Good festival

Students win joint first prize for social impact by creating an AI tool to support Arolsen Archives and Accenture at Data4Good Festival

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30th Apr

Data Dialogues - Naveed Iqbal, MD from Triton Health - Supporting Intellectual Disability with AI

Wednesday 30 April 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
2nd May

Katherine Richardson, University of Copenhagen

Friday 2 May 2025, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
7th May

Data Dialogues - Jun Liu (Digital Health, SCC) - Robust and Trustworthy Vision and Learning

Wednesday 7 May 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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