Sir Chris Bonington. Photo courtesy Lancaster University From Everest to Lancaster University’s Bowland Tower, Sir Chris Bonington knows no bounds. As part of the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Chancellor […]
Chris Bonington takes on Bowland Tower Charity Abseil
As part of Lancaster University’s 50th anniversary celebrations its Chancellor, the pioneering mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington, will step off the top of landmark Bowland Tower on campus to raise money […]
Top ten position for Lancaster in Guardian's university leagues tables for 2015
Lancaster has charged ahead of its Russell Group peers to be ranked tenth in the Guardian League table 2015, confirming its place among the world’s elite institutions. The table ranks […]
Lancaster University in traditional Chinese Dragon boat race
A team of 20 Lancaster University students, staff and community members braved the heavy rain and wind to take home 2nd place at the North West Confucius Institute Dragon Boat […]
Lancaster University is the best in the north west
Image courtesy Lancaster University Image courtesy Lancaster University Lancaster University is the leading university in the North West according to The Complete University Guide 2015. Lancaster is ranked 11th in […]
When is a a Tory not a Tory? When they want students to vote for them?
The Labour List has drawn our attention to some odd posters that have been popping up around Lancaster University’s campus recently, in support of Daniel Aldred, a candidate in the […]
Local farmers go global for first free online course in food security
Professor Bill Davies Local food producers and farmers have been working with Lancaster University to help tackle the problem of world hunger. More than a billion people globally go to […]
Rt Hon Alan Milburn appointed next Chancellor of Lancaster University
The Rt Hon Alan Milburn The Rt Hon Alan Milburn will start as Lancaster University’s Chancellor from 1 January 2015. The Chair of the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission […]
Roses all set to bloom at Lancaster University
War of the Roses at Lancaster University in 2012 3000 students, 40 activities and 120 fixtures are all lined up for the annual Roses tournament, the traditional battle between Lancaster […]
Society’s fixation with children’s weight can be counterproductive, Lancaster University researcher warns
Dr Garrath Williams A preoccupation with obesity could harm children’s overall health and wellbeing, claim researchers. Childhood Obesity: Ethical and Policy Issues argues that the stigmatisation of childhood obesity may […]