We have written to Dr David Starkey to inform him that his honorary degree will be revoked. An Investigating Committee concluded the award was no longer valid due to comments made by Dr Starkey that they judged to be racist and contradictory to our values
You may have seen reports of racist comments made by Dr David Starkey. His comments are abhorrent and contrary to our values. We understand and share the outrage that these comments have provoked and have initiated a review of his status as an honorary graduate
We’re incredibly proud that our Professor Dame Sue Black has been appointed to the House of Lords.
@ProfSueBlack
will take her seat in recognition of her outstanding contributions as a forensic anthropologist, anatomist and academic
Ladies, if he:
- loves water
- gets more likes than you on Insta
- lives in Alex Square
- becomes much more interested in you when you have Greggs
- communicates mostly via quacking
... he's not your man. He's a Lancaster University duck
SPOILER ALERT FOR ANYONE RETURNING TO WORK ON MONDAY
Based on numerous office conversations, it seems everyone's Christmas was 'nice'. Many enjoyed 'just a quiet one'. And no-one can grasp what day of the week it is.
See you next week
We have fantastic news! It’s just been announced that Eden Project Morecambe has been awarded £50m of government funding. It’s a huge step to bringing this major attraction to the region. We’re so proud to be a partner
@EdenProject
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@LancasterCC
Today we get to honour one of Lancaster’s (and Hollywood’s) finest!
@andyserkis
, who is filming in the US today, recorded this to share his feelings on Lancaster and receiving this precious honorary degree 🎓👏
#LoveLancaster
#Gradcaster
Good news! We’ve retained a place in the top 10 UK universities in the
@compuniguide
2021. We’re ranked 8th overall and 3rd for graduate prospects 👏🌹
#cug2021
Following the UK government announcement on revised
#ALevelsResults
and
#GCSEResults
, the University is delighted to honour all existing offers on all programmes that do not have an externally determined cap (eg Medicine) for 2020 entry.
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Great news! We’ve moved up to 7th in the new Complete University Guide – our highest position yet and best in the North West. Well done team Lancaster! 👏😊
#CUG2020
#LoveLancaster
Some positive news - a new tree has been planted in the Library! We hope it will be a peaceful and unique presence for our staff, students and visitors 🌳
Roses are officially red! 🌹
After a 217.5 to 126.5 Roses 2024 victory against
@UniOfYork
the Carter-James Trophy stays in Lancaster. It’s an incredible achievement for
@Lancastersu
and all of its teams - and sees Lancaster take a lead in all-time wins!
Thanks to
@UniOfYork
for
Great news! 👏
A nasal spray vaccine developed by Lancaster researchers to combat COVID-19 has made great progress! The pre-clinical animal trials showed a reduction in both the impact of the disease itself and transmission of the virus.
Find out more 👇
Dear Lancaster weather,
We need to talk about how you greet our new students arriving on a SUNday 🌨️🙄
In the meantime, let's give a huge shout out to everyone on campus 📸😊
The sun is shining, the ducklings are here, it’s officially the most wonderful time of the year! 🌼🦆
#loveLancaster
Reminder: please don’t feed the ducks
What a view! We're so lucky to be this close to the Lake District.
Celebrate
#DiscoverNationalParks
fortnight by taking a closer look 🏔️
#loveLancaster
📷: ryan_downie (Instagram)
Things we've learned doing social media here at Lancaster:
1. Be extra careful when typing 'duck pics' 🦆
2. Everybody loves a rainbow 🌈
3. Our Library tree is named Norman but no-one knows why 🤷♂️
4. Snow and sunsets also winning ❄️
5. Lancaster pride is 💯!
#loveLancaster
🌹
We have a big announcement to make! We’re very excited to tell you our first mainland European campus is set to open in Leipzig, Germany 🇩🇪🎓
#loveLancaster
#loveLeipzig