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Professor Karen Broadhurst, Professor of Social Work at Lancaster University, has been awarded an OBE for services to child and family justice research.

University professor recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

One in six believe flames kill off bacteria

The barbecuing myth that ‘dirt adds flavour’ is dangerous health risk

Professor Anthony Green (left), Alan Mak MP (centre, left), Professor Aline Miller (centre, right) and Dr Rosalind Le Feuvre (right) in one of the laboratories inside the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

Shadow Minister tours hi-tech engineering and biotechnology facilities on Univer...

Current approaches to tackling school absences are falling short

Early intervention is key to turning tide on school absence – leading academic

Toys, games and puzzles for perfect presents at Aldi this week

Kids' stocking fillers with toys, books and puzzles on Specialbuys

Distinguished Professor Jo Rycroft-Malone, Executive Dean of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University, commends the partnership

Lancaster University signs historic MOU with Trinity Hospice

Professor Paterson's article is available to read on the Policy@Manchester website

Drive to make UK a ‘clean energy’ superpower poses policy and political challeng...

'Across Generations'

Campaigner calls for new action on witchcraft-related human rights atrocities

Robots get a 'living skin' makeover thanks to researchers in Japan. Photo by 2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-ND /

Robots get ‘skin’ and ‘smiles’ in horrifying makeover

Lancaster University's Health Innovation One, where the first event will be hosted

Group launched to support fathers of adopted children in Lancaster

Local residents are invited to hear from LU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andy Schofield

Connect with Lancaster University as it celebrates its 60th year

Poster designed by final year student Jessica Goold.

Shire Hall provides ‘a kingdom for a stage’ for Henry V

This initiative aims to enhance medication management, improve patient safety, and promote independe

Lancaster University contributing to £1.2M smart medication technology for home ...

Lancaster University Professor Nancy Preston has given evidence before the Irish Parliament’s Joint Committee on Assisted Dying.

Lancaster University Professor advises Irish parliament on assisted dying

American professor Michelle Francl has claimed that we should be putting salt into our tea.

American professor claims a pinch of SALT makes the perfect cup of tea

Eleanor Power.

Public lecture addresses global social inequalities

30+ Lancaster academics join nationwide movement in calls for 100% plant-based university catering.

University academics in call for ban on meat at campus food venues

Narut Pakunwanich with BMJ Head of Research Prof Elizabeth Loder (left) and Dr Navjoyt Ladher from the BMJ (right).

Lancaster University medical student wins scholarship

A stock picture of a doctor

Parkinsons - thousands could develop disease due to common chemical

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

MasterChef’s John Torode is set to be honoured at Buckingham Palace on Thursday - Credit: Getty Images

Honours given out at Buckingham Palace today - including John Torode

‘Die Hard’ actor Clarence Gilyard Jr died

‘Die Hard’ actor Clarence Gilyard Jr died

Adults with a ‘very laid-back attitude’ to money could cost them £1,631.16 per y...

The clocks will go back in the UK at the end of the month.

How putting clocks back could cost £400 extra on energy bills

Jenn Ashworth at Half Moon Bay Heysham

Lancashire writer on cloning herself, awards, and Maxine Peake reading her work

Huge changes planned for supermarket self-service tills to prevent thefts

Prof Jim Wild.

Lancaster University space scientist to appear at Blue Dot Festival

A revolutionary new prostate treatment is being rolled out across the UK

Year 11 students, wearing face coverings, take part in a GCSE maths class at Park Lane Academy in Halifax, northwest England on March 8, 2021 as schools reopen following the easing of lockdown restrictions. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Only 17% of people can pass ‘world’s shortest’ three-question IQ test

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: A man wears a face covering at Heathrow Terminal 5 on November 28, 2021 in London, England. Following the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant, whose mutations suggest greater transmissibility than previous virus strains, the United Kingdom imposed new restrictions on arriving travelers. From 04:00 today, people arriving from South Africa, Botswana, Lesostho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibi, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Angola will face mandatory hotel quarantine. From Tuesday, all international travelers must isolate until they return a negative PCR test, which must be taken by Day 2. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

New Covid-19 rapid test being developed at university could make travel easier

Pups have been falling seriously ill with sickness and diarrhoea after going on walks (Photo: Shuttersrtock)

Mystery illness plaguing UK dogs thought to be a coronavirus

The workshop helped to share views of alternative futures and new ways of framing growth whilst still allowing profitability

Lancashire business leaders reap 'good dividends' at Lancaster University worksh...

Professor Steve Kempster taking part in the Good Growth workshop at Lancaster University Management School. Photo by Jodie Bawden.

Lancashire business leaders reap Good dividends at Lancaster University workshop

Lancaster University's Professor Farideh Honary

Stars in Their Eyes: Royal Astronomical Society honours for two well-respected L...

Mary Talbot is the new Visiting Professor of Graphic Writing at Lancaster University.

New role of visiting professor of Graphic Writing for former Lancaster Universit...

12 to 15-year-olds will start receiving their second doses of Covid vaccine in December (image: Getty Images)

Covid pass for young teens set to roll out in bid to make international travel e...

Dame Sarah Gilbert urged governments to approach the Omicron variant with caution (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine inventor warns next virus pandemic after Covid ‘could be more leth...

Professor Sir Michael Marmot will chair the new Health Equity Commission

Sir Michael Marmot's health challenge for Lancashire

If you are ill with a high temperature or fever you should wait until you are better before getting your flu jab (Photo: Shutterstock)

The rules on getting a flu jab if you have cold or Covid symptoms

A giant television over the A57 Motorway urges people to stay home on March 26, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Getty Images)

England unlikely to need ‘full-blown lockdown’ this winter, leading expert says

This the number of food items we'll lose if bees go extinct - from curry to bake...

Forget being two-faced – British adults can display up to nine distinct personal...

Ben Miller starred as Professor T in a new ITV crime drama

Review: How ITV's quirky new crime drama Professor T could be added to the short...

According to the analysis, Blackpool is the most deprived local authority in England, and also experiences the lowest life expectancy in England for both males and females.

Chief Medical Officer seeks national strategy to improve health of coastal commu...

Locking down streets could be the way forward when it comes to containing outbreaks of Covid variants (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Entire streets could be locked down to stop spread of Covid variants, says exper...

Nick Burnham, principal of Cardinal Newman College in Preston

Lancaster University to launch specialist maths school for teenagers who 'live a...

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