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University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (or UCLan) is a university based in Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge which was founded in 1828. In 1992 it was granted University status by the Privy Council. The university is the ninth largest in the UK in terms of undergraduate student numbers.
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What the lessons of failed high street brands mean as M&S finally makes a big move.
The story of the first ascent of Annapurna offers a remarkable insight into today’s European relations.
How much did social media have an impact on the campaigns of Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn?
Comments like ‘little girl needs to keep to herself before daddy breaks her face’ get a free pass in the name of free speech.
Media coverage of elections is changing as the industry adopts new practices and politicians become more invested in their personal brands. But can the press remain objective?
African governments have transitioned from outright control of freedom of expression to a subtler manipulation of the press that includes withholding state advertising from commercial media outlets.
Ethical codes on animal experimentation lay down strict rules about the treatment of lab animals. Animals headed to the slaughter house are not so lucky.
Turns out the way you are exposed to new languages could be the key.
The ban on electronic devices in cabin luggage overlooks the airports that would be least likely to detect a bomb.
A new code of conduct for researchers has been developed by the San peoples of southern Africa.
The new ‘hybrid’ device is the culmination of many of Nintendo’s innovations to date.
In Africa, the idea of a post-truth era - which by implication fundamentally presupposes the existence of an era in which ‘truth’ was self-evident - is folly.
Self-determination, freedom of thought, choice of risk arguably have freed society, but then there’s inequality, ill-health and narcissism.
In an ideal world, students might visit original cave sites to see ancient paintings in their natural setting. This isn’t possible, so the idea of an artificial cave set-up at a university was born.
The frenzied response to this year’s most examined courtesy call played right into Beijing’s hands.
The proportion of young people identifying as lesbian or gay seems to have dropped slightly, but the proportion who identify as bisexual has grown.
Does the growth of ‘freebirthing’ mean that women are rejecting professional advice? Or is there something else going on?
In many countries, students go to their nearest institution, but in England in particular, there is a strong historical precedent for going away to university.
Cancer is not the modern disease many believe it to be. New fossil evidence from two South African caves suggests that its origins lie deep in prehistory.
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Physical Education, University of Central Lancashire
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Lecturer in Physical Education & Sport / Course Leader MA in Physical Education and School Sport, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Neuropharmacology, University of Central Lancashire
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Deputy Lead, School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Sport and Physical Education, University of Central Lancashire
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PhD Candidate in Korean Studies, University of Central Lancashire
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Associate Professor in Astrophysics, University of Central Lancashire
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Reader in Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies, University of Central Lancashire
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Reader in Ecology, University of Central Lancashire
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Co-Director, United Nations- SPIDER- UK Regional Support Office, Senior Research Fellow, School of Engineering, Preston, UK, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Psychological Interventions, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of History, University of Central Lancashire
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Associate Dean of School for Psychology and Humanities, University of Central Lancashire
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Reader in Asia Pacific Studies, Co-Director of the International Institute of Korean Studies, University of Central Lancashire
