News from 2014
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University ageing experts address House of Commons dinner
Two Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é professors were the speakers at a dinner at the House of Commons on Monday to inform and shape Government policy on the UK’s ageing society.
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Wetter winters may increase river pollution
Warmer, wetter winters could lower the quality of our rivers, according to warnings from environmental scientists.
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North West family businesses to be shown the path to growth
Family businesses in the North West are to be shown how they can grow and continue trading through successive generations.
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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é to host world-leading conference on design in service industries
The leading international conference for design of services is to be hosted by Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é next month.
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How grazing helps grasslands thrive
Grazing animals are improving biodiversity by increasing the amount of light available for plants at ground level.
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Landmark first hub launched as Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é drives regional economic growth
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é has helped to launch the first of 15 growth hubs as part of a Government programme designed to promote economic and regional growth across England.
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University looks to play matchmaker between businesses and top researchers
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é is looking to match businesses and top academic researchers during a series of three day-long events.
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Top Gear’s James May is new patron of Lancaster Racing
BBC TV presenter and Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é alumnus James May is to be the new patron of the student motor racing team.
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Older men more likely to be carers than older women
Men over the age of 65 caring for ill or disabled relatives often feel isolated and ignored according to a study from Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Centre for Ageing Research.
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Opportunity to talent-spot UK’s best young business brains
Businesses have an opportunity to identify some of the best young talent in the UK at a competition hosted by Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é this spring.