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Our own Prof Jos Barlow is at #COP30! 🌍
Jos (@josbarlow.bsky.social) has been presenting recent findings from the Sustainable Amazon Network research group, including studies on climate extremes, tropical forest fires, and the importance of avoiding forest degradation.
Jos (@josbarlow.bsky.social) has been presenting recent findings from the Sustainable Amazon Network research group, including studies on climate extremes, tropical forest fires, and the importance of avoiding forest degradation.
November 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Our own Prof Jos Barlow is at #COP30! 🌍
Jos (@josbarlow.bsky.social) has been presenting recent findings from the Sustainable Amazon Network research group, including studies on climate extremes, tropical forest fires, and the importance of avoiding forest degradation.
Jos (@josbarlow.bsky.social) has been presenting recent findings from the Sustainable Amazon Network research group, including studies on climate extremes, tropical forest fires, and the importance of avoiding forest degradation.
We’re set to create a new nuclear educational facility that’s unique in the UK!
Thanks to a £2 million grant from OfS, we’ll create a highly reconfigurable control room simulator to help train the next generation of nuclear engineers and cyber security experts.
Thanks to a £2 million grant from OfS, we’ll create a highly reconfigurable control room simulator to help train the next generation of nuclear engineers and cyber security experts.
Lancaster University to create £2 million nuclear facility control room simulator - Lancaster University
Lancaster University will strengthen its support for the UK’s clean energy goals and help enhance the country’s future nuclear safety and security with the creation of a new nuclear facility control room simulator.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We’re set to create a new nuclear educational facility that’s unique in the UK!
Thanks to a £2 million grant from OfS, we’ll create a highly reconfigurable control room simulator to help train the next generation of nuclear engineers and cyber security experts.
Thanks to a £2 million grant from OfS, we’ll create a highly reconfigurable control room simulator to help train the next generation of nuclear engineers and cyber security experts.
Congratulations to Profs Christina Hicks, Nick Graham, Richard Bardgett, Alfredo De Massis and Pedram Ghamisi, who have been named on the Highly Cited Researchers list! 👏
Find the full Highly Cited list here 👉 https://pulse.ly/hkjdxgyxqx
#HighlyCited2025 | @clarivateag.bsky.social
Find the full Highly Cited list here 👉 https://pulse.ly/hkjdxgyxqx
#HighlyCited2025 | @clarivateag.bsky.social
Lancaster academics make global highly cited researcher list - Lancaster University
Five Lancaster University researchers have been listed among the world’s most influential academics, in rankings released by Clarivate.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Congratulations to Profs Christina Hicks, Nick Graham, Richard Bardgett, Alfredo De Massis and Pedram Ghamisi, who have been named on the Highly Cited Researchers list! 👏
Find the full Highly Cited list here 👉 https://pulse.ly/hkjdxgyxqx
#HighlyCited2025 | @clarivateag.bsky.social
Find the full Highly Cited list here 👉 https://pulse.ly/hkjdxgyxqx
#HighlyCited2025 | @clarivateag.bsky.social
A major international project to examine how the transatlantic traffic in enslaved African people shaped the development of Europe will be led by our own Prof William Pettigrew, thanks to a new €10 million grant. (1/3)
@globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @erc.europa.eu
@globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @erc.europa.eu
€10 million research grant to examine how the trafficking of enslaved African people shaped Europe’s development - Lancaster University
An international research team, led by a Lancaster University History Professor, is to receive a €9,999,324 million grant to identify and examine how investors in the trans-Atlantic traffic in enslave...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A major international project to examine how the transatlantic traffic in enslaved African people shaped the development of Europe will be led by our own Prof William Pettigrew, thanks to a new €10 million grant. (1/3)
@globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @erc.europa.eu
@globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @erc.europa.eu
Join Prof Caron Gentry in our latest 'This is Lancaster' episode to hear how her research into the history of women and terrorism took her across the Atlantic to the UK, where she is now the Head of our new School of Global Affairs! 🌍
Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/ppgp4hu8qe
Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/ppgp4hu8qe
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join Prof Caron Gentry in our latest 'This is Lancaster' episode to hear how her research into the history of women and terrorism took her across the Atlantic to the UK, where she is now the Head of our new School of Global Affairs! 🌍
Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/ppgp4hu8qe
Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/ppgp4hu8qe
Find out which artwork haunts our own Gothic expert Prof Catherine Spooner in this new article for @uk.theconversation.com 🧛🎨
The painting that haunts me – seven experts share their favourite scary artwork
From gruesome portraits to creepy critters, these are the paintings that have stayed with our experts long after their first glimpse.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Find out which artwork haunts our own Gothic expert Prof Catherine Spooner in this new article for @uk.theconversation.com 🧛🎨
Autumn on campus 😍
Thank you to Rilda (RildaTaneko on Instagram) for sharing these pics with us!
Thank you to Rilda (RildaTaneko on Instagram) for sharing these pics with us!
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Autumn on campus 😍
Thank you to Rilda (RildaTaneko on Instagram) for sharing these pics with us!
Thank you to Rilda (RildaTaneko on Instagram) for sharing these pics with us!
Meet ITV journalist, podcaster and entrepreneur Warren Nettleford in our new season of 'This is Lancaster', and find out how he found lifelong friendships - and himself - during his time as a Lancaster student 🌹
Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/lrvxp8y5eq
Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/lrvxp8y5eq
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Meet ITV journalist, podcaster and entrepreneur Warren Nettleford in our new season of 'This is Lancaster', and find out how he found lifelong friendships - and himself - during his time as a Lancaster student 🌹
Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/lrvxp8y5eq
Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/lrvxp8y5eq
Seabirds act as powerful connectors between marine and terrestrial ecosystems - and protecting them can help tackle the crises of climate change, failing ocean health, and biodiversity loss, according to a new study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity 🐦
Global study reveals seabirds as critical connectors between islands, the ocean and people - Lancaster University
A new global synthesis published today in Nature Reviews Biodiversity reveals how seabirds act as powerful connectors between marine and terrestrial ecosystems and why protecting seabirds is a powerful opportunity when tackling the triple crises of climate change, failing ocean health, and biodivers...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Seabirds act as powerful connectors between marine and terrestrial ecosystems - and protecting them can help tackle the crises of climate change, failing ocean health, and biodiversity loss, according to a new study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity 🐦
The SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) system is facing ‘a worsening crisis’, according to a new Child of the North report update by @n8research.bsky.social 📝👇
@childofthenorth.bsky.social | @healthequitynorth.bsky.social | @cfyounglives.bsky.social | #ChildrenFirst
@childofthenorth.bsky.social | @healthequitynorth.bsky.social | @cfyounglives.bsky.social | #ChildrenFirst
SEND support system crisis worsens – latest analysis shows - Lancaster University
The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces ‘a worsening crisis’ which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) system is facing ‘a worsening crisis’, according to a new Child of the North report update by @n8research.bsky.social 📝👇
@childofthenorth.bsky.social | @healthequitynorth.bsky.social | @cfyounglives.bsky.social | #ChildrenFirst
@childofthenorth.bsky.social | @healthequitynorth.bsky.social | @cfyounglives.bsky.social | #ChildrenFirst
Ever wondered how you might fare on The Traitors? Pick up some tips in this new article written by our own Dr Lara Warmelink (@larawarmelink.bsky.social) for @uk.theconversation.com on how to defend yourself when you're accused of lying 🤫👇
The Celebrity Traitors: psychologist explains how to defend yourself when you’re accused of lying
Coming clean about something you’re hiding can help when you’re under pressure.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Ever wondered how you might fare on The Traitors? Pick up some tips in this new article written by our own Dr Lara Warmelink (@larawarmelink.bsky.social) for @uk.theconversation.com on how to defend yourself when you're accused of lying 🤫👇
It's time for our Festival of Social Science 2025!
With a line-up of events for curious minds of all ages, this year's festival covers a range of topics including the future of healthcare, the rise of AI, and our relationship with the landscape around us.
Find out more through the link below 👇
With a line-up of events for curious minds of all ages, this year's festival covers a range of topics including the future of healthcare, the rise of AI, and our relationship with the landscape around us.
Find out more through the link below 👇
Pop stars, healthcare and the rise of AI at Lancaster’s Festival of Social Science - Lancaster University
From AI-generated pop star voices to the future of healthcare, Lancaster University’s Festival of Social Science 2025 line-up offers a mix of events for curious minds of all ages.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It's time for our Festival of Social Science 2025!
With a line-up of events for curious minds of all ages, this year's festival covers a range of topics including the future of healthcare, the rise of AI, and our relationship with the landscape around us.
Find out more through the link below 👇
With a line-up of events for curious minds of all ages, this year's festival covers a range of topics including the future of healthcare, the rise of AI, and our relationship with the landscape around us.
Find out more through the link below 👇
Congratulations to Prof Adam Taylor (@adatomy.bsky.social) of Lancaster Medical School, who has now written an impressive 150 articles for @uk.theconversation.com – with a combined number of reads of more than 18 million!
Read his most recent piece below 👇
Read his most recent piece below 👇
Bubble tea’s dark side: from lead contamination to kidney stones
The trendy Taiwanese drink has become a high-street staple, but recent findings on lead levels and choking risks suggest it warrants closer scrutiny.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congratulations to Prof Adam Taylor (@adatomy.bsky.social) of Lancaster Medical School, who has now written an impressive 150 articles for @uk.theconversation.com – with a combined number of reads of more than 18 million!
Read his most recent piece below 👇
Read his most recent piece below 👇
Congratulations to Prof Steve Hodges, who has been awarded the Mountbatten Medal by the Institution of Engineering and Technology! 👏
The medal was awarded to Prof Hodges for his work inspiring children to engage with technology, including his contributions the BBC @microbit.org program.
The medal was awarded to Prof Hodges for his work inspiring children to engage with technology, including his contributions the BBC @microbit.org program.
Lancaster Professor’s work inspiring children to engage with technology recognised with prestigious medal - Lancaster University
The work of a Lancaster University computer scientist has been recognised by a prestigious medal from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Congratulations to Prof Steve Hodges, who has been awarded the Mountbatten Medal by the Institution of Engineering and Technology! 👏
The medal was awarded to Prof Hodges for his work inspiring children to engage with technology, including his contributions the BBC @microbit.org program.
The medal was awarded to Prof Hodges for his work inspiring children to engage with technology, including his contributions the BBC @microbit.org program.
Find out how Kate Foster draws on lessons she learned as a language student at Lancaster in her work tackling global trade barriers in our new season of 'This is Lancaster' 💬
Listen to the ep here! 👉 https://pulse.ly/a37n1iyg37
Listen to the ep here! 👉 https://pulse.ly/a37n1iyg37
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Find out how Kate Foster draws on lessons she learned as a language student at Lancaster in her work tackling global trade barriers in our new season of 'This is Lancaster' 💬
Listen to the ep here! 👉 https://pulse.ly/a37n1iyg37
Listen to the ep here! 👉 https://pulse.ly/a37n1iyg37
Fab to see Prof Cris Halsall of Lancaster Environment Centre quoted by @theguardian.com as part of a report looking at forever chemicals and the River Wyre in Lancashire 👇
Regulators overlooking toxic Pfas found around Lancashire chemicals plant
Exclusive: Environment Agency not testing for ‘forever chemical’ made by factory despite evidence of emissions
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Fab to see Prof Cris Halsall of Lancaster Environment Centre quoted by @theguardian.com as part of a report looking at forever chemicals and the River Wyre in Lancashire 👇
We're wishing all in our community who celebrate this occasion a very happy and prosperous Diwali 🕯️
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We're wishing all in our community who celebrate this occasion a very happy and prosperous Diwali 🕯️
Even as we move further into autumn, the walk along Lancaster canal is just as lively and colourful as ever 🏞️🍂
Thank you to Yunheezhang on Instagram for these super atmospheric pics!
Thank you to Yunheezhang on Instagram for these super atmospheric pics!
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Even as we move further into autumn, the walk along Lancaster canal is just as lively and colourful as ever 🏞️🍂
Thank you to Yunheezhang on Instagram for these super atmospheric pics!
Thank you to Yunheezhang on Instagram for these super atmospheric pics!
In ep two of our new season of 'This is Lancaster', we speak to Lancaster grad and founder of Elementary Communications David Watson, whose work sees him travelling the globe 🌍
Listen to 'A World of Difference: All in a day’s work – selling the UK around the world' 👉 https://pulse.ly/chpllge4d8
Listen to 'A World of Difference: All in a day’s work – selling the UK around the world' 👉 https://pulse.ly/chpllge4d8
October 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In ep two of our new season of 'This is Lancaster', we speak to Lancaster grad and founder of Elementary Communications David Watson, whose work sees him travelling the globe 🌍
Listen to 'A World of Difference: All in a day’s work – selling the UK around the world' 👉 https://pulse.ly/chpllge4d8
Listen to 'A World of Difference: All in a day’s work – selling the UK around the world' 👉 https://pulse.ly/chpllge4d8
Interested why the discovery of metal-organic frameworks (Mofs) has led to three scientists receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry? Our own John Griffin, Professor in Materials Chemistry, has written a piece for The Conversation
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Nobel chemistry prize awarded for crystal materials that could revolutionise green technology
The metal-organic frameworks discovered by the three scientists are helping to revolutionise green technology and many other areas.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Interested why the discovery of metal-organic frameworks (Mofs) has led to three scientists receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry? Our own John Griffin, Professor in Materials Chemistry, has written a piece for The Conversation
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theconversation.com/nobel-chemis...
@lancasterunichem.bsky.social
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It's great seeing campus full of students again!
We love the start of a new academic term ❤️
We love the start of a new academic term ❤️
October 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It's great seeing campus full of students again!
We love the start of a new academic term ❤️
We love the start of a new academic term ❤️
We’re very excited to share our plan to open a new campus in Bengaluru! The news was announced during the Prime Minister’s first major trade mission to India
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/new-ind...
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New India branch campus on the horizon for Lancaster University - Lancaster University
Lancaster University today announced it has taken a step closer to opening a new branch campus in Bengaluru, India, further strengthening its international track record and global reputation for high-...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We’re very excited to share our plan to open a new campus in Bengaluru! The news was announced during the Prime Minister’s first major trade mission to India
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/new-ind...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/new-ind...
We're kicking off the new season of our This is Lancaster podcast with Lancaster graduate Raisa Richardson, who's Head of Talent Integration at Manchester United! ⚽
Listen to the episode, 'A World of Difference: Taking the Man Utd brand across the globe' here 👉 https://pulse.ly/43t9lvzh7f
Listen to the episode, 'A World of Difference: Taking the Man Utd brand across the globe' here 👉 https://pulse.ly/43t9lvzh7f
October 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We're kicking off the new season of our This is Lancaster podcast with Lancaster graduate Raisa Richardson, who's Head of Talent Integration at Manchester United! ⚽
Listen to the episode, 'A World of Difference: Taking the Man Utd brand across the globe' here 👉 https://pulse.ly/43t9lvzh7f
Listen to the episode, 'A World of Difference: Taking the Man Utd brand across the globe' here 👉 https://pulse.ly/43t9lvzh7f
Alice Martin of our think tank @workfoundation.bsky.social responded to a new ONS study showing the impact of motherhood on earnings, and her comments appeared all over the media this week, including articles in @financialtimes.com, @telegraphnews.bsky.social and @theguardian.com 👇
‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five
Women’s average monthly earnings fall by 42% compared with one year before birth, ONS study finds
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October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Alice Martin of our think tank @workfoundation.bsky.social responded to a new ONS study showing the impact of motherhood on earnings, and her comments appeared all over the media this week, including articles in @financialtimes.com, @telegraphnews.bsky.social and @theguardian.com 👇
Check out this new article from @timeshighered.bsky.social, 'From lab to London Stock Exchange', for six practical lessons Lancaster collaborators Rob Young, Alan Gilchrist and Mark Rushforth learned through transforming quantum research into Lancaster’s first spin out company Quantum Base 👇
From lab to London Stock Exchange: six lessons for quantum tech founders who want to change the world
Deep-tech commercialisation requires different strategies from those that drive typical start-ups. Three university collaborators share six practical lessons from transforming quantum research into a public company with a £14.8 million valuation
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October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Check out this new article from @timeshighered.bsky.social, 'From lab to London Stock Exchange', for six practical lessons Lancaster collaborators Rob Young, Alan Gilchrist and Mark Rushforth learned through transforming quantum research into Lancaster’s first spin out company Quantum Base 👇