Lancaster University

Institution Profile

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University is a campus based university in the North West of England. We’re top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2024 and consistently placed in the top 15 in major UK league tables (The Times and Sunday Times, The Guardian). We are a research-intensive university and our results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 confirm our position in delivering world-quality research.

Our colleges, community feel and international outlook all show why our staff and students love being here. Coming to Lancaster, you’ll be part of a community that provides the opportunity to make international connections with students from more than 100 countries and find a network of support at our colleges.

Schools and college activities

We offer a wide variety of events, activities and talks to support young people from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider their future education choices. You’ll find us in schools and colleges, at UCAS fairs and delivering on-campus events – anywhere in which we can engage with students! We’re passionate about promoting the benefits of higher education and providing excellent information, advice and guidance and hope to work with your school or college soon.

Talks and presentations

From explaining student finance to providing top tips on how to write a personal statement, our student recruitment team can visit your school to deliver a variety of different presentations.

Subject events

Our faculties and departments deliver subject-based activity for school and college groups throughout the year. From taster lectures to inter-school and college challenge competitions, there's a wide range of activity on offer designed to enthuse your students.

Campus tours

Visiting our campus is a great opportunity for your school or college to tour our facilities and learn more about university life, whilst also meeting some of our current students.

Teacher CPD

Join us for a series of free CPD, networking and best practice sessions, led by various academic departments across the University.

Welcome to Lancaster



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Regional Contacts based at Lancaster University

Lyndsey Spiers

UK Regional Student Recruitment Manager

Claire Owen

Student Recruitment Officer

Emily Day

Student recruitment officer

Elle Zientek

Student Recruitment Officer

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Lancaster University is a campus based university in the North West of England. We rank in the top 15 in the three major UK league tables for 2022 (The Times, The Guardian and The Complete University Guide).