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The painting that haunts me – seven experts share their favourite scary artwork From gruesome portraits to creepy critters, these are the paintings that have stayed with our experts long after their first glimpse.

Find out which artwork haunts our own Gothic expert Prof Catherine Spooner in this new article for @uk.theconversation.com 🧛🎨

Autumn on campus 😍

Thank you to Rilda (RildaTaneko on Instagram) for sharing these pics with us!

Meet ITV journalist, podcaster and entrepreneur Warren Nettleford in our new season of 'This is Lancaster', and find out how he found lifelong friendships - and himself - during his time as a Lancaster student 🌹

Listen to the episode here 👉 https://pulse.ly/lrvxp8y5eq

Global study reveals seabirds as critical connectors between islands, the ocean and people - Lancaster University A new global synthesis published today in Nature Reviews Biodiversity reveals how seabirds act as powerful connectors between marine and terrestrial ecosystems and why protecting seabirds is a powerful opportunity when tackling the triple crises of climate change, failing ocean health, and biodivers...

Seabirds act as powerful connectors between marine and terrestrial ecosystems - and protecting them can help tackle the crises of climate change, failing ocean health, and biodiversity loss, according to a new study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity 🐦

SEND support system crisis worsens – latest analysis shows - Lancaster University The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces ‘a worsening crisis’ which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency.

The SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) system is facing ‘a worsening crisis’, according to a new Child of the North report update by @n8research.bsky.social 📝👇

@childofthenorth.bsky.social | @healthequitynorth.bsky.social | @cfyounglives.bsky.social | #ChildrenFirst

The Celebrity Traitors: psychologist explains how to defend yourself when you’re accused of lying Coming clean about something you’re hiding can help when you’re under pressure.

Ever wondered how you might fare on The Traitors? Pick up some tips in this new article written by our own Dr Lara Warmelink (@larawarmelink.bsky.social) for @uk.theconversation.com on how to defend yourself when you're accused of lying 🤫👇

Pop stars, healthcare and the rise of AI at Lancaster’s Festival of Social Science - Lancaster University From AI-generated pop star voices to the future of healthcare, Lancaster University’s Festival of Social Science 2025 line-up offers a mix of events for curious minds of all ages. 

It's time for our Festival of Social Science 2025!

With a line-up of events for curious minds of all ages, this year's festival covers a range of topics including the future of healthcare, the rise of AI, and our relationship with the landscape around us.

Find out more through the link below 👇

Bubble tea’s dark side: from lead contamination to kidney stones The trendy Taiwanese drink has become a high-street staple, but recent findings on lead levels and choking risks suggest it warrants closer scrutiny.

Congratulations to Prof Adam Taylor (@adatomy.bsky.social) of Lancaster Medical School, who has now written an impressive 150 articles for @uk.theconversation.com – with a combined number of reads of more than 18 million!

Read his most recent piece below 👇

Lancaster Professor’s work inspiring children to engage with technology recognised with prestigious medal - Lancaster University The work of a Lancaster University computer scientist has been recognised by a prestigious medal from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Congratulations to Prof Steve Hodges, who has been awarded the Mountbatten Medal by the Institution of Engineering and Technology! 👏

The medal was awarded to Prof Hodges for his work inspiring children to engage with technology, including his contributions the BBC @microbit.org program.

Find out how Kate Foster draws on lessons she learned as a language student at Lancaster in her work tackling global trade barriers in our new season of 'This is Lancaster' 💬

Listen to the ep here! 👉 https://pulse.ly/a37n1iyg37

Regulators overlooking toxic Pfas found around Lancashire chemicals plant Exclusive: Environment Agency not testing for ‘forever chemical’ made by factory despite evidence of emissions

Fab to see Prof Cris Halsall of Lancaster Environment Centre quoted by @theguardian.com as part of a report looking at forever chemicals and the River Wyre in Lancashire 👇

We're wishing all in our community who celebrate this occasion a very happy and prosperous Diwali 🕯️

Even as we move further into autumn, the walk along Lancaster canal is just as lively and colourful as ever 🏞️🍂

Thank you to Yunheezhang on Instagram for these super atmospheric pics!

In ep two of our new season of 'This is Lancaster', we speak to Lancaster grad and founder of Elementary Communications David Watson, whose work sees him travelling the globe 🌍

Listen to 'A World of Difference: All in a day’s work – selling the UK around the world' 👉 https://pulse.ly/chpllge4d8

Nobel chemistry prize awarded for crystal materials that could revolutionise green technology The metal-organic frameworks discovered by the three scientists are helping to revolutionise green technology and many other areas.

Interested why the discovery of metal-organic frameworks (Mofs) has led to three scientists receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry? Our own John Griffin, Professor in Materials Chemistry, has written a piece for The Conversation
@lancasterunichem.bsky.social

theconversation.com/nobel-chemis...

It's great seeing campus full of students again!

We love the start of a new academic term ❤️

We’re very proud of our achievements so far in building academic bridges across the world, with campuses across three continents. Find out more about our new plans for the city of Bengaluru at www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/new-ind...

It’s a fantastic opportunity both for Lancaster and the students and partners we hope to welcome in India, where there is huge demand for higher education with 70 million places needed by 2035

New India branch campus on the horizon for Lancaster University - Lancaster University Lancaster University today announced it has taken a step closer to opening a new branch campus in Bengaluru, India, further strengthening its international track record and global reputation for high-...

We’re very excited to share our plan to open a new campus in Bengaluru! The news was announced during the Prime Minister’s first major trade mission to India
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/new-ind...

We're kicking off the new season of our This is Lancaster podcast with Lancaster graduate Raisa Richardson, who's Head of Talent Integration at Manchester United! ⚽

Listen to the episode, 'A World of Difference: Taking the Man Utd brand across the globe' here 👉 https://pulse.ly/43t9lvzh7f

‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five Women’s average monthly earnings fall by 42% compared with one year before birth, ONS study finds

Alice Martin of our think tank @workfoundation.bsky.social responded to a new ONS study showing the impact of motherhood on earnings, and her comments appeared all over the media this week, including articles in @financialtimes.com, @telegraphnews.bsky.social and @theguardian.com 👇

From lab to London Stock Exchange: six lessons for quantum tech founders who want to change the world Deep-tech commercialisation requires different strategies from those that drive typical start-ups. Three university collaborators share six practical lessons from transforming quantum research into a public company with a £14.8 million valuation

Check out this new article from @timeshighered.bsky.social, 'From lab to London Stock Exchange', for six practical lessons Lancaster collaborators Rob Young, Alan Gilchrist and Mark Rushforth learned through transforming quantum research into Lancaster’s first spin out company Quantum Base 👇

The EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems The global context has shifted dramatically since publication of the first EAT–Lancet Commission in 2019, with increased geopolitical instability, soaring food prices, and the COVID-19 pandemic exacer...

The report finds that shifting global diets could prevent approximately 15 million premature deaths per year, and could deliver returns of $5 trillion a year through better health, restored ecosystems, and climate resilience 🌍

Lancaster researchers play key role in new landmark EAT-Lancet Commission into food systems - Lancaster University Lancaster University researchers have contributed to the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report released today on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems. The report presents the most comprehensive glo...

Our researchers have contributed to the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report released today on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems.

Prof Christina Hicks led the ‘justice’ strand of the commission, and Dr James Robinson also contributed to the report as an author.

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Our partnership engagement team have launched a new Business and Innovation platform to make it easier for people looking to work with us on research and innovation projects.

To find out more about the support and opportunities on offer, follow our new channel @lancsunibusiness.bsky.social

Confessions of an Early Career Researcher Navigating the world of academia after your PhD can feel overwhelming, exciting, and a little bit secretive. 'Confessions of an Early Career Researcher' is a candid, honest, and inspiring podcast for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) at every stage of their journey.

Join Dr Leonie Smith of @globalaffairslu.bsky.social for the new podcast 'Confessions of an Early Career Researcher', developed by @britishacademy.bsky.social with @leverhulme.ac.uk, featuring our very own Dr Temidayo Eseonu and Dr Inés Gregori Labarta as guests!

📰: https://pulse.ly/jpyxa4vha8

Wishing a very sweet and joyful Rosh Hashanah to everyone in our Jewish community 🍯

Sun-dried and smoked fish are the overlooked yet vital nutrient-packed superfood providing much needed nutrition across tropical Africa, according to a new study 🐠

📰: https://tinyurl.com/yveejt7u

📸: Christina Hicks, Tane Sinclair-Taylor, James Robinson

@lec-reefs.bsky.social

We’ve once again been named as top in north-west England!

Find out more about the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 👉 https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancaster-named-university-of-the-year-in-the-northwest-of-england-the-times-and-the-sunday-times-good-university-guide-2026