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UCLan’s leading academics seek out stars of the future

UCLan’s leading academics seek out stars of the future

University launches new initiative for high achieving students

UCLan Chinese festival brings kite flying to Preston park

UCLan Chinese festival brings kite flying to Preston park

Festival has high flying finale

Musician Damo Suzuki teams up with UCLan band for festival

Musician Damo Suzuki teams up with UCLan band for festival

Future Sound 2013 hailed a success

UCLan students raise thousands for Barnardo’s

UCLan students raise thousands for Barnardo’s

Enterprising events generate charity funds

UCLan performance students take to the stage in Blackpool

UCLan performance students take to the stage in Blackpool

Students will showcase skills at Grand Theatre

Fashion students show creative flair to impress expert

Fashion students show creative flair to impress expert

Students demonstrate styling skills to award-winning production company head

Bolton chemists create winning formula

Bolton chemists create winning formula

UCLan plays host to chemistry competition

Fables brought to life in new exhibition

Fables brought to life in new exhibition

Textiles students have merged the past with the future

Top authors draw a crowd

Top authors draw a crowd

Adele Parks and Lisa Jewell proved a hit with book fans

Self-publishing tips on offer

Self-publishing tips on offer

Literary expert is visiting UCLan to share her experiences

Famous face buckles up for a fuel efficient drive

Famous face buckles up for a fuel efficient drive

Matt Dawson visited UCLan to get hints and tips from motorsport engineering students

Dressage experts talk about Olympic success at UCLan event

Dressage experts talk about Olympic success at UCLan event

Dr Hilary Clayton and Richard Davison reveal secrets behind Olympic success at UCLan event

Praise for Preston’s war effort

Praise for Preston’s war effort

UCLan lecturer’s new book highlights the vital role played by city’s volunteers

Fashion industry big hitters recruit UCLan students

Fashion industry big hitters recruit UCLan students

Experts offer top placements

UCLan partnership leads to company’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise

UCLan partnership leads to company’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Luxury bed manufacturer’s reaps rewards following University collaboration

Ground-breaking 'human' robot designed by UCLan student

Ground-breaking 'human' robot designed by UCLan student

Teaching aid of the future: UCLan student hoping to create a big bang with ground-breaking ‘human’ robot MAKIIS

Lord Adonis meets university entrepreneurs

Lord Adonis meets university entrepreneurs

UCLan welcomes Labour Peer

UCLan student receives global applause

UCLan student receives global applause

Andrew’s chemistry research published by prestigious journal

Global recognition for UCLan artists

Global recognition for UCLan artists

Two fine art lecturers at UCLan will represent the UK at a print exhibition in China

New international partnership signed

New international partnership signed

MoU builds on PhD student success

Sexual orientation and transgender equality still lacking in Lancashire work places study suggests

Sexual orientation and transgender equality still lacking in Lancashire work places study suggests

UCLan academics share research findings

On the hunt for football’s founders

On the hunt for football’s founders

UCLan researcher is working with FA to find the descendants of national game’s founding fathers

Authors Adele Parks and Lisa Jewell Head to UCLan

Authors Adele Parks and Lisa Jewell Head to UCLan

Top writers are book-ed for UCLan visit

Local schools celebrate UN Chinese Language Day with UCLan

Local schools celebrate UN Chinese Language Day with UCLan

University hosts cultural event for pupils

Regional press needs greater integration study suggests

Regional press needs greater integration study suggests

Leading UCLan academic publishes report on regional press innovation and consolidation

Familiar names provide big draw

Familiar names provide big draw

Successful alumni returned to the School of Journalism and Digital Communication careers event

Trip of a lifetime for UCLan students

Trip of a lifetime for UCLan students

Arctic visit to see Northern Lights is an experience they won’t forget

Project 2013 showcases artistic interpretations from across the globe

Project 2013 showcases artistic interpretations from across the globe

Communication is key

UCLan design students win competition

UCLan design students win competition

Students are bathed in glory

Statement from the University of Central Lancashire

Statement from the University of Central Lancashire

Statement from the University of Central Lancashire

UCLan continues Zimbabwean fire charity work

UCLan continues Zimbabwean fire charity work

Students help fire experts to deliver intensive training

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe teams up with UCLan

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe teams up with UCLan

UCLan and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe in unique partnership

Fire and Leadership students charity climb

Fire and Leadership students charity climb

Fire and Leadership students climb the height of Ben Nevis for charity

UCLan chemist helps detect dangerous nerve agents

UCLan chemist helps detect dangerous nerve agents

Dr Baker and fellow researcher use mustard plants to identify toxic substances

Students speed their networking skills at professional event

Students speed their networking skills at professional event

Students speed their networking skills at professional event

Sophia organises ‘super centre’ hospital event

Sophia organises ‘super centre’ hospital event

Sophia organises ‘super centre’ hospital event

GB Cycling boss visits UCLan

GB Cycling boss visits UCLan

Keen cyclists from UCLan enjoyed an audience with cycling powerhouse Brian Cookson.

UCLan fashionistas give fresh twist to summer’s hottest fashion trends

UCLan fashionistas give fresh twist to summer’s hottest fashion trends

Fashion and Brand Promotion students collaborate with Debenhams

Preston samples Chinese culture

Preston samples Chinese culture

UCLan festival invites community to Chinese Language and Culture festival

International rugby teams come to UCLan

International rugby teams come to UCLan

UCLan welcomed the England Rugby League team to the UCLan Sports Arena to help them prepare for a three nation series against Wales and France.

Celebrity chef Paul Heathcote judges Bake-Off

Celebrity chef Paul Heathcote judges Bake-Off

Event management students from UCLan hosted a Bake-Off event at the University featuring a special celebrity judge.

Students raise money for Cambodian street children

Students raise money for Cambodian street children

Cyprus trip is big hit for UCLan students

Cyprus trip is big hit for UCLan students

Journalism celebrates landmark event

Journalism celebrates landmark event

Host of successful alumni are heading back to UCLan for a one-day special occasion

UCLan the first UK University to run Sage - CIMA qualification

UCLan the first UK University to run Sage - CIMA qualification

LBS academics recognised for teaching quality

LBS academics recognised for teaching quality

Lancashire Business School staff members have been awarded for providing outstanding experience for their students

Preston to welcome Ann Widdecombe

Preston to welcome Ann Widdecombe

Former leading politician and Strictly star will visit UCLan for charity book event organised by SilverDell book retailer

Student takes on marathon challenge

Student takes on marathon challenge

Sporting event prepares Oliver for Cyprus study

UCLan student’s Olympic book officially launched in Fiji

UCLan student’s Olympic book officially launched in Fiji

Lorna captures Oceania athletes’ stories

UCLan Travel Bursary provides Berlin experience

UCLan Travel Bursary provides Berlin experience

Photography and journalism students undertook cultural research and study in German capital

Professor StJohn Crean set to receive illustrious award

Professor StJohn Crean set to receive illustrious award

All smiles for UCLan dental expert

UCLan Dentistry Academic Wins Award for Excellence

UCLan Dentistry Academic Wins Award for Excellence

Mark Gilbert named as winner of the award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Falco to Gangnam Style up for discussion

Falco to Gangnam Style up for discussion

Conference to showcase cultural translation in popular music

Award-winning artist Jac Scott opens exhibition at UCLan

Award-winning artist Jac Scott opens exhibition at UCLan

Jac Scott’s UCLan residency work goes on display

2013 Chinese Language & Culture Festival

2013 Chinese Language & Culture Festival

April 15th - May 11th 2013

Turn up and tune in to celebrate 50 years of unique walk across Morecambe Bay

Turn up and tune in to celebrate 50 years of unique walk across Morecambe Bay

Leyland Band to join annual charity walk

UCLan steals the show at Graduate Fashion Week

UCLan steals the show at Graduate Fashion Week

Fashion students in the spot light with four award wins

MA Fine Art Studio Practice students selected for prestigious national exhibition

MA Fine Art Studio Practice students selected for prestigious national exhibition

UCLan postgraduate students have had their work selected to be showcased

UCLan students shine in sci-fi movie

UCLan students shine in sci-fi movie

UCLan students on various courses help with the producton of Piercing Brightness

UCLan ranked in UK’s top ten high performing modern universities

UCLan ranked in UK’s top ten high performing modern universities

National student experience league table highlights University’s key strengths

Prime Minister visits UCLan

Prime Minister visits UCLan

University welcomes David Cameron as Government announces young entrepreneur start-up loans expansion

UCLan has healthy workplace culture

UCLan has healthy workplace culture

Award recognises commitment to staff well-being

It's kick off for the Preston City Games

It's kick off for the Preston City Games

First business registers for business sporting event

UCLan invites entries for unique film competition

UCLan invites entries for unique film competition

Lancashire film festival gets underway

UCLan journalism graduate shortlisted for industry prize

UCLan journalism graduate shortlisted for industry prize

Alasdair nominated for young journalist of the year award

Elite Professor recognised by specialist body

Elite Professor recognised by specialist body

Senior Research Fellow Professor Derek Arnell has received the Silver Medal for his work in tribology

Dr Hazel Roddam’s research shortlisted for two industry awards

Dr Hazel Roddam’s research shortlisted for two industry awards

Dr Hazel Roddam’s research with Calderstones NHS has been shortlisted for two industry awards

Co-operative working

Co-operative working

History, archaeology and art students joined forces to create a project on the Co-op in Preston

Guild Mayor celebrates UCLan's Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Guild Mayor celebrates UCLan's Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

UCLan celebrates Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Chinese Consul General visits UCLan Confucius Institute

Chinese Consul General visits UCLan Confucius Institute

Chinese Consul General visits UCLan Confucius Institute

UCLan annual competition celebrates local children’s linguistic talents

UCLan annual competition celebrates local children’s linguistic talents

Lancashire schools get creative with modern foreign languages

UCLan artist recognised for community work

UCLan artist recognised for community work

Abi receives commemorative award at celebratory exhibition

Fire students put through their paces for charity

Fire students put through their paces for charity

Fire and Leadership students raise money for the Firefighter Charity

Many dirty hands make light work

Many dirty hands make light work

Primary school children joined community leadership students to rejuvenate neglected wasteland

Interactive Newsprint heads to SxSW Festival

Interactive Newsprint heads to SxSW Festival

Preston-based project appears at world-famous South-by-South-West festival

Lancashire youth voices heard in high places

Lancashire youth voices heard in high places

Community Leadership students help shape region’s integration strategy

UCLan welcomes Olympic and Paralympic athletes

UCLan welcomes Olympic and Paralympic athletes

Event management students bring Kate Walsh and Rob Richardson to Preston

UCLan to Hold Symposium to Address Child Poverty

UCLan to Hold Symposium to Address Child Poverty

High profile speakers to speak at the one-day event at Westlakes Campus

Choirs join together for charity concert

Choirs join together for charity concert

Local choirs join together for charity

Chinese kite exhibition opens at UCLan

Chinese kite exhibition opens at UCLan

Display officially opened by Chinese Embassy representative

Preston City Games Officially Launched

Preston City Games Officially Launched

Preston City Games is officially launched

What a corker for drumming legend Laurence Laing

What a corker for drumming legend Laurence Laing

Drumming legend Laurence ‘Corky’ Laing wowed UCLan crowd

UCLan helps combat child malnutrition through charity partnership

UCLan helps combat child malnutrition through charity partnership

University collaborates with Abaseen Foundation charity

Pitch perfect for UCLan Marketing students

Pitch perfect for UCLan Marketing students

Marketing students win national marketing competition

UCLan launches Global Youth Leaders project in Kirkby

UCLan launches Global Youth Leaders project in Kirkby

Young people lead the way in communities working together

Recognition for new journalist Kevin Rawlinson

Recognition for new journalist Kevin Rawlinson

Recent graduate makes shortlist for national award

World’s first digital newspaper wins national research competition

World’s first digital newspaper wins national research competition

UCLan led project receives £10,000 funding

When law and hate collide schools project

When law and hate collide schools project

Drama competition for secondary schools

Graduate designer Elena Mingas draws funding

Graduate designer Elena Mingas draws funding

Graduate is first in the country to receive specialist loan for bespoke fashion business

UCLan lecturer Paresh Parmar helps to raise HIV awareness through charity work

UCLan lecturer Paresh Parmar helps to raise HIV awareness through charity work

New film launched at House of Lords

Top Philosophy Professor Thomas Pogge lectures at UCLan

Top Philosophy Professor Thomas Pogge lectures at UCLan

World-leading philosopher Professor Thomas Pogge to discuss Global Justice on Preston Campus

Drawn to Colour art exhibition held at PR1 Gallery

Drawn to Colour art exhibition held at PR1 Gallery

UCLan hosts colourful display

Chinese Embassy visits UCLan

Chinese Embassy visits UCLan

Minister Counsellor for Education Mr Shen Yang discovers University's international ventures

Institute of Directors opens its doors to UCLan students

Institute of Directors opens its doors to UCLan students

University one of first to join national business organisation

First for policing as Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner visits UCLan

First for policing as Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner visits UCLan

Lancashire's first Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw delivers inaugural speech to packed audience at UCLan

Philosophy Professor’s visit to UCLan proved inspirational

Philosophy Professor’s visit to UCLan proved inspirational

World-leading philosopher Thomas Pogge’s discussion on Global Justice praised by attendees

Hats off for graduation

Hats off for graduation

A former national President and medical professor among recipients of Honorary Awards

UCLan engineering student represents UK on global stage

UCLan engineering student represents UK on global stage

Lili showcases research in international competition

Royal Television Society Awards success for UCLan graduates

Royal Television Society Awards success for UCLan graduates

Recognition for innovative multimedia coverage

UCLan discovery challenges Einstein theory of universe

UCLan discovery challenges Einstein theory of universe

Dr Roger Clowes’ team has found the largest known structure in the universe

Deadpan art arrives in Preston

Deadpan art arrives in Preston

International exhibition opens in Hanover Gallery

Olympic cyclist Rob Hayles comes to UCLan

Olympic cyclist Rob Hayles comes to UCLan

University hosts science behind cycling event for local schoolchildren

Festive spirit at UCLan with Dickens performance

Festive spirit at UCLan with Dickens performance

Performance of Charles Dickens’ Christmas tales at University

Full steam ahead for UCLan screenwriters

Full steam ahead for UCLan screenwriters

Northern Rail commissions award-winning script

UCLan students help to preserve local heritage

UCLan students help to preserve local heritage

Students team up with Preston City Council to survey protected buildings

UCLan joins the Cyber Champions initiative

UCLan joins the Cyber Champions initiative

John Dempsey, Barbara McManus and Dr Jo Bryce joined national cyber safety event.

Star names voice UCLan animation

Star names voice UCLan animation

Screenwriting lecturer and graduate create top film

Consul General praises UCLan

Consul General praises UCLan

Research and project work highlighted as Pakistani dignitaries visit Preston Campus

Preston nurse Lesley Smith is first class

Preston nurse Lesley Smith is first class

Mature student Lesley celebrates career change success

Representation at work improves dispute resolution

Representation at work improves dispute resolution

Role of employee representation in solving problems at work to be discussed at UCLan seminar

Marketing graduate Catherine celebrates PhD funding

Marketing graduate Catherine celebrates PhD funding

Marketing graduate Catherine celebrates PhD funding

UCLan graduate is Reporter of the Year

UCLan graduate is Reporter of the Year

Journalist Hannah meets hero Parky at award ceremony

Bath to the future

Bath to the future

Design students in ‘live’ project with top showroom

UCLan’s ‘friend in Guangdong’ wins major international award

UCLan’s ‘friend in Guangdong’ wins major international award

Journalism lecturer collects prestigious award

UCLan appoints new Dean of Psychology

UCLan appoints new Dean of Psychology

International researcher Professor Linden Ball joins the University

It’s a smash for sports coach

It’s a smash for sports coach

Table tennis enthusiast celebrates graduation

UCLan lends support to UK’s First Raspberry Pi Hack Day

UCLan lends support to UK’s First Raspberry Pi Hack Day

University teams up with electronics distribution company

Big tick for UCLan publishing masters course

Big tick for UCLan publishing masters course

UCLan course becomes first to gain prestigious industry accreditation

Career wheels turn for Zoe

Career wheels turn for Zoe

Masters graduate celebrates completing part-time course

The Herschel Space Observatory needs you

The Herschel Space Observatory needs you

UCLan astronomer leading global study

UCLan students unveil exciting plans for Preston’s Docklands

UCLan students unveil exciting plans for Preston’s Docklands

Students produce design proposal

Engineering students get a taste of Formula 1 racing

Engineering students get a taste of Formula 1 racing

Competition winners rewarded with a Williams F1 factory tour

Interior designers look to the great outdoors for inspiration

Interior designers look to the great outdoors for inspiration

UCLan students work with Singapore counterparts to produce unique design installations

Fired-up for careers in ceramics

Fired-up for careers in ceramics

Local school teachers get to grips with clay as part of national craft scheme

Lancashire pupils are inspired by science

Lancashire pupils are inspired by science

Schools take on science and technology challenge at UCLan

UCLan student selected for national curling team

UCLan student selected for national curling team

Sports psychology student Rhys represents Wales

UCLan nutrition student is slimmer of the year

UCLan nutrition student is slimmer of the year

Liz loses 14 stone after life style change

Being bored at work will boost your creativity

Being bored at work will boost your creativity

UCLan psychology experts have discovered daydreaming is a positive thing

UCLan team discover largest structure in the universe

UCLan team discover largest structure in the universe

The large quasar group is so large it would take a spacecraft travelling at the speed of light some 4 billion years to cross it.

Top of the creative league for UCLan professor

Top of the creative league for UCLan professor

Ben Casey heads the number one design consultancy in UK

UCLan graduate makes an impression on London Fashion Week

UCLan graduate makes an impression on London Fashion Week

Sun writer Jakes causes a stir as alter-ego Philippe

UCLan sponsors first national Posters in Parliament

UCLan sponsors first national Posters in Parliament

Celebration of British undergraduate research at the Palace of Westminster

Eclectic showcase is a must see

Eclectic showcase is a must see

MA Show 2013 highlights creative talents of postgraduate students

Happily ever after

Happily ever after

Fairy tale competition leads to publication for UCLan writers

Destination Abu Dhabi for UCLan golf graduates

Destination Abu Dhabi for UCLan golf graduates

Six month internship at world famous golf club

Local choirs join together for charity

Local choirs join together for charity

UCLan Chamber Choir to sing with Preston youngsters for fundraiser

Speed and space on display at UCLan

Speed and space on display at UCLan

A Measure of Land exhibition runs in Hanover until 8 February

UCLan sponsored Posters in Parliament event is a success

UCLan sponsored Posters in Parliament event is a success

 HEFCE Chief Executive is impressed with Westminster exhibition

News websites to make headlines at industry event

News websites to make headlines at industry event

Global journalists will join UCLan academics to hear about the future of designing online news

Antenatal care fails to deliver

Antenatal care fails to deliver

Research uncovers why pre-birth support fails to deliver long term success in developing countries

Sun's major heat source discovered

Sun's major heat source discovered

Sharpest-ever images of corona catch a glimpse of magnetic braids that may heat the solar atmosphere

UCLan Journalism students meet national media editors

UCLan Journalism students meet national media editors

Students tour Britain's top media institutions

UCLan graduate rewarded for academic excellence

UCLan graduate rewarded for academic excellence

Leanne receives science industry accredited prize

Preston to welcome Chinese New Year with an Olympian celebration

Preston to welcome Chinese New Year with an Olympian celebration

UCLan’s Confucius Institute is organising the spectacular event at the Charter Theatre

UCLan at regional heart of ‘citizen science’ initiative

UCLan at regional heart of ‘citizen science’ initiative

Government ministers launch OPAL report at House of Lords

Preston celebrates year as Europe’s sporting city

Preston celebrates year as Europe’s sporting city

Conference looks back on success of 2012

Defining hate crime in Europe

Defining hate crime in Europe

Key issues to be discussed at a major European conference organised by UCLan academics

UCLan social work students sleep rough for charity

UCLan social work students sleep rough for charity

Group brave winter conditions to raise awareness and funds

UCLan physicist publishes new book exploring nano-world future

UCLan physicist publishes new book exploring nano-world future

UCLan physicist shares intriguing research findings through ground-breaking publication

Ireland Rugby League officials visit Preston for World Cup preparations

Ireland Rugby League officials visit Preston for World Cup preparations

Countdown begins for Rugby League World Cup 2013

Nation to see scriptwriting student’s talent

Nation to see scriptwriting student’s talent

Script for BBC One drama is the work of UCLan postgraduate

UCLan graduates design Thomas Cook brochure covers

UCLan graduates design Thomas Cook brochure covers

Graphic designers put their creative stamp on Gold Medal range

UCLan environmental social scientist appointed to Local Trust board

UCLan environmental social scientist appointed to Local Trust board

Dr John Whitton will offer expertise to Big Local initiative

Literary Lancashire

Literary Lancashire

Students exhibit local dialect project findings at Harris Museum

Director of UCLan Burnley gets waxed for charity

Director of UCLan Burnley gets waxed for charity

Director of Burnley Campus Dr Martin Brown gets waxed for charity

Award-winning project director becomes Fellow

Award-winning project director becomes Fellow

François Nel joins European Entrepreneurship Educators Programme

Professor Bernie Carter Helps Develop Pain Resource

Professor Bernie Carter Helps Develop Pain Resource

Professor Bernie Carter works with WellChild to create advice area for parents managing their child’s pain after surgery

Black holes growing faster than expected

Black holes growing faster than expected

New study by Dr Victor Debattista has been published in Astrophysical Journal

UCLan graduate recognised for outstanding journalistic talents

UCLan graduate recognised for outstanding journalistic talents

Natalie crowned Most Promising Undergraduate Student

Bright start to Chinese New Year

Bright start to Chinese New Year

Acrobats, kung fu, dance and song kick-off Year of the Snake thanks to UCLan’s Confucius Institute

Technicians change Perceptions

Technicians change Perceptions

Technical staff showcase their artistic talents for new exhibition

Green ‘giants’ catch the eye

Green ‘giants’ catch the eye

Larger than life art raises environmental awareness at UCLan

UCLan retail management students get hands-on with Hong Kong fashion

UCLan retail management students get hands-on with Hong Kong fashion

Group jet off to Asia for international retail research

Green-fingered UCLan students give park an eco-makeover

Green-fingered UCLan students give park an eco-makeover

UCLan students brave snow to regenerate community park

Master chef Paul Heathcote serves up masterclass

Master chef Paul Heathcote serves up masterclass

Paul Heathcote gives students food for thought

UCLan academic set for national TV appearance

UCLan academic set for national TV appearance

Oscar nominated film is inspiration for interview

Sell-out audiences witness gripping drama

Sell-out audiences witness gripping drama

Arts’ centre transformed into Wiltshire woodland for Jerusalem production

Six nations table tennis comes to Preston

Six nations table tennis comes to Preston

UCLan to host the Junior and Cadet 6 Nations table tennis tournament 

BBC trip for news breakers

BBC trip for news breakers

Broadcast journalists pick up tips from expert TV presenters

Business sporting event to be unveiled at UCLan

Business sporting event to be unveiled at UCLan

Local businesses invited to Preston City Games launch

Peter shoots for the stars

Peter shoots for the stars

Teenager poised for scientific stardom

UCLan announces new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gerry Kelleher

UCLan announces new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gerry Kelleher

Professor Gerry Kelleher appointed to the top position

Colin Parry visits UClan on the 20th anniversary of Warrington bombings

Colin Parry visits UClan on the 20th anniversary of Warrington bombings

Colin Parry to visit UCLan

UCLan animation graduates win Royal Television Society Award

UCLan animation graduates win Royal Television Society Award

Duo crowned as winners of North West animation prize

UCLan student is national kickboxing champion

UCLan student is national kickboxing champion

Becky sees off competition to become kickboxing winner

£1.3 million dental clinic opens at UCLan

£1.3 million dental clinic opens at UCLan

First-rate dental services on offer

UCLan announces plans to open first UK led university campus in Cyprus

UCLan announces plans to open first UK led university campus in Cyprus

New gateway campus to provide students from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East with access to a UK-standard Higher Education experience