People
| Total number of students |
Over 16,500 students from over 120 countries. |
| Total number of employees |
Over 2500 staff of which 52% are senior appointments |
| Awards |
In 2006/07, a total of 2429 Honours awards were made, of which 68% were at first class or upper second class. In 2006/07 1579 Postgraduate awards were made. |
Finance
In June 2007 our credit rating was increased from A- to A by Standard and Poor’s as a consequence of our strong academic and financial performance and of progress made with our residences project and wider estates developments.
| Turnover (2006/07) |
£
148.70 million |
| Funding council grants |
£
45.29 million |
| Tuition fees and support grants |
£
31.93 million |
| Research grants and contracts |
£
22.40 million |
| Other operating income |
£
45.05 million |
| Endowment income and interest receivable |
£
4,026 million |
Research and teaching excellence
| Research |
In the most recent RAE submission we submitted 92% of staff.
In the 4 years to 2007, research income grew by 14%. |
| Teaching |
Lancaster was the highest ranked University in the North West of England in the National Student Survey, with teaching being one of the highest ratings.
In 2006 the University’s Collaborative Provision was subject to audit by the QAA and this received the highest judgement of broad confidence. |
Investment
| Capital investment |
In 2006/07, £21.6 million was spent on capital investment in the estate, reflecting the continued priority given to this area. |
Widening Participation
| Access Lancaster |
Funded by the University from tuition fee income, we aim to widen participation at Lancaster University through a variety of outreach and University-based activities. |
| Passport to Higher Education |
This access programme provides a route into Higher Education for those who are capable of studying at higher education but have been disadvantaged by their personal circumstances |
| Higher education courses |
Over 5000 adult students take part in part-time Higher Education courses throughout Lancashire and Cumbria, on campus and via distance, on-line and blended learning. |
| Young Gifted and Talented |
Lancaster University leads the new North West Young Gifted & Talented Excellence Hub, supporting the government's aim to provide exciting activities for gifted and talented learners and educators. |
| Aimhigher |
We work with Aimhigher Lancashire to reach out to work-based learners and young people from excluded groups. We also run raising aspirations activities on campus and in schools for years 5-12. |
Regional Impact
| Student spending |
Lancaster puts at least £
125 million per year into the local area. |
| Local links |
Lancaster is currently engaged in a £
200 million building programme which has provided local jobs. |
