Welcome to Lancaster

Welcome to Lancaster

Now approaching its 50th year, Lancaster University is a world-class centre for teaching and research and is located on a beautiful campus in the North West of England.

Life at Lancaster
Meet our Chancellor

Meet our Chancellor

Sir Christian Bonington became Chancellor of Lancaster University in 2005, when he succeeded the founding Chancellor, HRH Princess Alexandra.

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World-class Research

World-class Research

The UK Government's 2008 Research Assessment Exercise deemed an impressive 92% of research at Lancaster to be either world-leading or internationally significant.

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Sustainable LancasterSustainable Lancaster

Sustainable Lancaster

Lancaster University is aiming to be ambitious in its carbon emission targets and in the projects to achieve them, through research and teaching

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Vice-chancellor's welcome

Vice-chancellor's welcome

A message from Professor Mark E. Smith, Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster University

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Honorary Degrees

Honorary Degrees

Learn more about the honorary degrees awarded by Lancaster since 1964

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Quick Facts

Quick Facts

Learn more about Lancaster University including key statistics, investments and campus information

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Our Campus

Our Campus

Lancaster University is based on a beautiful 360-acre parkland campus

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History of Lancaster University

History of Lancaster University

Learn more about the origins of the University from its foundations in 1964

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Our Reputation

Our Reputation

Lancaster's global reputation continues to grow and is attracting high quality students and staff.

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