University of Lancashire

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The University of Lancashire is committed to supporting economic growth and social development in the region. Working with businesses, we build on our strong reputation for applied knowledge exchange, bringing business research, entrepreneurship, transformation, innovation and academic excellence to life. We have a wealth of expertise, services and support opportunities to help every type of business develop. We believe in establishing collaborative partnerships with businesses, and are recognised as a world class institution which is ranked amongst the top 7% of all universities globally.*   The University contributes more than £200 million to the North West economy every year, and is the largest university in Lancashire, the third largest in the North West** *Center for World University Rankings 2023  

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North West housing association commits to staff development
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North West housing association commits to staff development

By University of Lancashire

09 Sep 2025

Transforming lives and advancing social work at Blackpool Council
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Transforming lives and advancing social work at Blackpool Council

By University of Lancashire

15 Jul 2025

Degree apprentice applies her clinical expertise in Tanzanian hospital
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Degree apprentice applies her clinical expertise in Tanzanian hospital

By University of Lancashire

10 Jul 2025

UCLan students challenged to create ‘airport pillow smuggler’
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UCLan students challenged to create ‘airport pillow smuggler’

By University of Lancashire

05 Apr 2023

SPARK – The Apprenticeship Marketplace
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SPARK – The Apprenticeship Marketplace

By University of Lancashire

10 Mar 2023

Changing behaviour to cut carbon for free
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Changing behaviour to cut carbon for free

By University of Lancashire

29 Nov 2022

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CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
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21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

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January / February 2026 - LBV Issue 126 Magazine Launch Event
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22 Jan 2026

January / February 2026 - LBV Issue 126 Magazine Launch Event

Porsche Preston, Preston, PR2 1QJ

08:30 - 10:30

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
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21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women
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22 Oct 2025 - 18 Mar 2026

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Clayton le Moors, BB5 5JR

09:30 - 15:30

Preston Tech Connection: Tech For Better Humans
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15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2026

Preston Tech Connection: Tech For Better Humans

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

Society1 Open Coworking Day
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15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2026

Society1 Open Coworking Day

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

09:00 - 17:00

The Business Network Central and East Lancashire
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15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2026

The Business Network Central and East Lancashire

Stanley House, Blackburn, BB2 7NP

11:30 - 14:15

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: January
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20 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2026

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: January

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 12:00

Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer Drop in Event
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20 Jan 2026

Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer Drop in Event

County Hall, Pitt Street, Preston , PR1 8XJ

10:00 - 15:00

Employment Rights Act Update for Businesses: What Employers Need to Know for 2026
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27 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2026

Employment Rights Act Update for Businesses: What Employers Need to Know for 2026

Online via Zoom, Preston, PR5 6AW

09:30 - 10:30

The Marketing Meetup: Lancashire (January)
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27 Jan 2026

The Marketing Meetup: Lancashire (January)

Six Connections, Slater Terrace, Burnley, BB11 4SA

18:00 - 20:00

Tech without the turmoil: How Finance Leaders can drive smarter digital decisions
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05 Mar 2026 - 27 Dec 2025

Tech without the turmoil: How Finance Leaders can drive smarter digital decisions

Farington Lodge Hotel, Stanifield Lane, Farington, Preston, PR25 4QR

08:00 - 10:00

Payroll Update 2026 Samlesbury Hall
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06 Mar 2026 - 06 Mar 2026

Payroll Update 2026 Samlesbury Hall

Samlesbury Hall, Preston, PR5 0UP

08:00 - 10:00

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