UCLan
A Celebration of 50 years of Journalism at Preston UCLan
In recognition of 50 years of journalism the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) asked distinguished alumni to return to the city to celebrate the landmark event today (23 April). Many famous names from the world of news and the creative industries and media headed back to Preston to toast 50 years of journalism teaching at the city centre campus. Among the alumni returning to the [...]
32 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Spend an Evening With Ann Widdecombe in Preston
The former leading politician and regular TV political pundit Ann Widdecombe will be coming to the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for a charity book signing event. Ann is perhaps better known to a younger audience for her ‘stand-out’ appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. In fact the event has been organised to tie in with the release of her Ann’s autobiography ‘Strictly Ann.’ Popular Kirkham [...]
37 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
TV Sports presenter Dan Walker in Preston to present award
Preston welcomed TV sports presenter Dan Walker to the University of Lancashire (UCLan) yesterday. The UCLan is celebrating 50 years of journalism teaching at the city centre campus. In fact the UCLan is globally recognised as a centre for excellence in journalism and digital communication. The BBC Football Focus presenter and Match of the Day reporter was invited to give a guest lecture in School [...]
37 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Mob of mild mannered students protest at Preston UCLan
News today of events in Preston. A mob of mild mannered students were protesting outside University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) buildings in the city. The students were reportedly ‘walking around a bit and being noisy.’ When asked what they were protesting about they said they didn’t really know and they were not bothered either way. Many held up placards stating they didn’t have a opinion and [...]
37 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Turner Prize winning artist Martin Creed and preview of the ‘2013 Project’ at Preston’s UCLan
Yesterday, Preston played host to a genuine A-lister from the art world, a rare treat indeed for our northern cultural backwater! Turner Prize winning artist Martin Creed was in Preston to address students ahead of an exhibition opening at Uclan’s Hanover project space. Martin is best known for his controversial installation ‘Work No 227, The lights going on and off’ which scooped the Turner Prize [...]
38 days ago by Bernie Blackburn Share
Preston student is national Kickboxing Champion
Female kickboxer and University of Lancashire (UCLan) physiotherapy student Becky Gardner has become England’s new Kickboxing Champion. A fantastic achievement for Becky who was the youngest competitor in her age and weight group at the World Kickboxing Council English Championships 2013. Becky will be representing her country in the World Championships later this year. The black belt first dan fighter beat off competition from both [...]
80 days ago by Tony Worrall Share