Travel planning course developed by UCLan and leading expert
Is your company trying to reduce the amount of car travel to the workplace? A new travel planning course designed to help companies implement strategic travel plans to increase environmental efficiency and address traffic and car parking problems is being introduced by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
Television documentary features UCLan expert
UCLan’s internationally known dark tourism expert, Philip Stone, will feature in a documentary about the darker side of the internet where videos of real death and suicide have become a form of uncensored news.
Former UK Athletics Chief Joins UCLan Sport
A former Olympic psychologist is hoping to place the UCLan at the top of the sporting podium.
UCLan teams up with Zambian college in raising AIDS awareness
UCLan lecturers are working with a Zambian college to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS in the country through traditional sports games and by feeding key research findings into the curriculum.
UK leading tourism body approves UCLan courses
The UK’s leading professional tourism membership body has given the stamp of approval to all of the tourism, hospitality and events related courses at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
UCLan researchers help empower women through sport
Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are helping the Football Association in Zambia in a bid to empower women through sport.
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Elite coaching course is launched
A ground breaking sports coaching course piloted by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been launched with BBC Sports presenter John Inverdale as guest speaker.
Football links to promote better lives in Africa
UCLan’s School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors has linked up with a charity that uses football to promote better lives for young people living in Western and Southern Africa.
UCLanSport rugby cup kicks off
The UCLanSport Under 16’s Rugby Floodlit Cup begins again on Wednesday 16th September with the opening tie between local school Hutton Grammar and Bramhall.
UCLan gets quality stamp for canoe coaching
The Outdoors division of the School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors has been recognised for its high level canoe coaching by becoming one of only a dozen Canoe Wales approved centres in North Wales.
North of England Excellence awards student
North of England Excellence has presented an award to a UCLan Event Management student after she came top in module related to service quality.
Students’ success recognised by industry at award celebration
Some students graduating from the School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors were given extra cause for celebration as they received industry sponsored awards to honour their achievements.
UCLan adopts flexible approach to sports education
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has developed a suite of programmes with a flexible approach to sports education aimed at those in the industry wanting to further their careers.
Students bring circus to town for graduation ball
Students preparing to leave the School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors decided to end it with a bang and held a circus themed ball to celebrate graduation.
UCLan is top in the North for sport, tourism and hospitality courses
UCLan is the third best university in the UK at which to study hospitality, leisure, sport, recreation and tourism related courses according to The Times.
Students get a taste of Barcelona
First year Tourism, Hospitality and Events students were given the opportunity to round off the year in style with a three day enhancement trip to Barcelona.
Barnardo’s praise students for fantastic charity events
Second year Event Management students organised seven events including a Latin hip-hop dance night, big kids party and a virtual race night.
UCLan student David Corsby wins coveted West of Ireland Golf Trophy
Corsby, ranked 1,438th in the world, beat reigning champion Shane Lowry in a thrilling finale that took the amateur golf world by surprise.
Outdoor gear company says UCLan is best in country
UK Paddle and Kayak provider, Palm Equipment, has described UCLan’s new outdoor centre as “probably the best outdoor centre building seen in the UK.”
Top Pro Gary Wolstenholme MBE Joins UCLan golf team
England golfing legend Gary Wolstenholme MBE has joined the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) as a consultant for the International Institute for Golf Education (IIGE).
UCLan promotes sustainable travel across the country
A new national network for people interested in leisure travel has been launched by the Institute of Transport and Tourism (ITT) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Natural England.
Luke puts smile on Ugandan kids' faces
When Luke Cheeseman graduated last summer from the BA Hons Sports Coaching degree, he set his sights on working as an outreach co-ordinator for underprivileged children in Uganda.
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UCLan team up with Wigan Warriors
The University and Super League rugby club join forces in a sponsorship deal
Former business student signs as Commercial Manager for Accrington Stanley FC
23 year old Dan Warburton graduated from UCLan with a Business Management Degree in 2008. He’s now fulfilling his career ambition to work in a commercial role within the football industry.
UCLan establishes top outdoor facilities for business team building
Businesses are being invited to hone their leadership and team building skills at the University’s new, state-of-the-art outdoor activity centre in Llangollen, North Wales.
Following a £2 million upgrade to the Grade II listed Tyn Dwr Hall, there is now top class accommodation on offer, as well as outdoor education facilities, to allow specific programmes to be developed for participating organisations.
Fundamental Coaching wins Northern Lights’ Business of the Month Award
UCLan’s business support programme, Northern Lights, has announced former Lancashire Business School student Kieran Fletcher, as Business of the Month winner, for his rapidly growing company Fundamental Coaching. Kieran was presented with the prestigious award and a cheque for £250.
Northern Lights, a grant funded programme for new business start ups and young SME’s, has mentored Fundamental Coaching from its inception.
UCLan on track for Olympic glory
UCLan’s Preston Sports Arena (PSA) will play a major role in helping to prepare athletes from 15 Pacific Island countries for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Placement student makes his mark down under
A UCLan student is helping to put an Australian camper van company on the map during his placement year down under.
Our research is ‘world-class’
The Faculty of Management is celebrating its world-class research status after the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) results were revealed.
University to deliver gold standard of coaching excellence
The University of Central Lancashire has won a major contract which could have a crucial influence on Britain’s medal haul at the 2012 Olympics.
Up against universities from across the country, UCLanSport won a competitive bid that will see it take the national lead in delivering the Government-inspired UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) for key sports.
Kieran puts the ‘Fun’ into childrens’ coaching
When Coaching graduate Kieran Fletcher closed his eyes at night, little did he realise that he would dream of an idea that would see him develop a new business venture teaching children about a healthier way of life.
UCLan give Zambia children 'Right to Play'
International Aid Agency ‘Right to Play UK’ has endorsed a degree module thought to be the first of its kind in the world.
Transport Institute to research EU cycle network
The Institute of Transport and Tourism has been successful in securing a research commission from the European Parliament.
Award winning hotelier and restaurateur delights students with guest lecture
Craig Bancroft, co-owner of the hugely successful Northcote Manor country retreat and gastro restaurant, visited the University to speak to hospitality and event students about his inspiring journey from kitchen porter to award winning hotelkeeper.
Institute surveys Lake District Buses
The Institute has surveyed four bus routes in the Lake District in a study commissioned by Friends of the Lake District and the Lake District National Park Authority.
Sustainable leisure travel network
The Institute of Tourism and Transport, with the support of Natural England, is setting up a network for people working in sustainable leisure transport. Part of its role will be to fill the gap left when the Car-Free Leisure Network ended its work.
UCLan gives college students a tourism taster
Students from two local colleges were given a taste of what it’s like to work in tourism, hospitality and event management by UCLan lecturers.
Aaron puts North End in the zone
A sports coaching graduate from UCLan has just landed his dream job as a full-time video analyst at Preston North End football club.
Sports coaching students act as consultants for local organisations
Sports coaching students have taken part in a Dragon’s Den style scenario whilst working on real live consultancy projects in the local community.
New international tourism courses to meet market demands
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has developed a range of postgraduate tourism courses to meet the changing market demand.
