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Animation Brings History to Life

August 12, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

UCLan student’s animated film will be a highlight of the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre festival A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) student’s animation skills will be a highlight of a major event to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre. Beth Joy has created a 90 second animated film which tells the… Read more
Inspirational Student Designs Awarded at National Ceremony

August 8, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

Students win gold, silver and bronze at Creative Conscience Awards Talented students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are celebrating after being recognised at a national design awards ceremony. The seven students from graphic design and advertising courses won gold, silver and bronze at the annual the Creative Conscience Awards, which celebrate projects that… Read more
Nine UCLan Students Triumph at Oscars of Design Industry

July 19, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

Students pick up prestigious Pencils at D&AD Awards Nine students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been recognised at what is considered to be the Oscars of the design industry. The students have all triumphed at the prestigious D&AD (Design and Art Direction) New Blood Awards, which recognises outstanding work in the design… Read more
Students get ‘hands on’ at International Sporting Event

July 18, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

Health Sciences and Journalism students described as ‘heroes’ at Gibraltar-based tournament The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has blazed a trail at an international sports event and earned plaudits from around the world. A total of 35 staff and students from the School of Health Sciences and Medicine and School of Journalism, Media and Performance… Read more
New Contemporary Artwork to be Filmed at Preston Bus Station

July 11, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

Conductor | 8 Movements by Keith Harrison with accompanying soundtrack by Preston Field Audio A live choreographed interruption of 60 minutes in the life of Preston Bus Station will take place on Sunday, 14 July from 9.30am – 10.30am. Conductor celebrates the architecture of Preston Bus Station as a place designed for the movement and… Read more
Fantasy Author who Promises to Delight Game of Thrones Fans to Launch New Book at Free Event

July 9, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

UCLan Publishing to bring Rose Edwards’ The Harm Tree to Preston A fantasy author who promises to fill a void for Game of Thrones fans will launch her first published book at a free event hosted by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Rose Edwards’ The Harm Tree is the first of an epic new… Read more
Student Duo Team up with Award-Winning Singer on Promotional Campaign

July 4, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

Fashion students design outfit and work on brand development for music artist King Charles Two talented students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been working with award-winning music artist King Charles exploring new ideas in fashion and fashion brand design in the music industry. Fashion design student Beatriz Fernandes and fashion promotion student… Read more
Creatives Devise Unique Musical

July 3, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

Two industry professionals work with UCLan’s music theatre students to create new full-length show Two music theatre creatives and a group of University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) students are working together to devise a unique full-length musical. Composer and lyricist Richard Taylor and playwright Douglas Maxwell are developing a new 90 to 120-minute musical with… Read more
Science Fun in the Sun for Thousands of Youngsters

July 1, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

Eighth annual Lancashire Science Festival attracts huge crowds to the free event in Preston Thousands of youngsters have once again been inspired by the award-winning Lancashire Science Festival. Organised and hosted by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), the popular and action-packed fun fest showcased the very best in electrifying shows, fantastic workshops, exciting exhibits… Read more
UCLan Lands Publishing Industry First in Latest Venture with New York Times Best-Selling Author

June 24, 2019 by The Great Northern Creative Expo

University produces audiobook for Monsters in the Mirror The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has published what is believed to be the first ever children’s audiobook created for commercial release on a university campus. As part of its second project with New York Times best-selling author AJ Hartley, UCLan Publishing has worked with AJ in… Read more