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The Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University The vibrant, student friendly city of Lancaster is at your doorstep.

At Lancaster University there are over 2,100 students studying Science and Technology across a broad range of subjects. Our safe and friendly campus is an exciting place to be, with everything you need on campus, including bars, sports facilities and a cinema. Our College system is a major part of the Lancaster student experience, providing social and study facilities, support and accommodation. T

here is easy access to the nearby Lake District and Manchester and a direct train line to London, making Lancaster an excellent base for many activities. We offer an extensive range of broadly-based and specialised degrees in the following subject areas as well as various combination with other subjects from across the University:

Biological Sciences
Combined Science/Combined Technology
Computer Science
Earth Science
Ecology and Conservation
Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geography
ICT
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Sciences
Physics
Psychology

03/09/2026

🦪 Mussels, oysters, crabs, and other aquatic invertebrates could play a much bigger role in tackling global malnutrition that previously realised. 🦀

New research published in Nature involving Lancaster Environment Centre researchers Professor Christina Hicks and Dr James Robinson found these often-overlooked species are packed with essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iodine, and zinc, with the current global production of aquatic invertebrates containing enough vitamin B12 and selenium to meet the annual needs of more than five billion people. 🌍

The findings highlight the importance of sustainably managing these species, not just for ecosystems and livelihoods, but for human health too!

You can read more on the link below 👇

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech/about-us/news/new-study-reveals-that-aquatic-invertebrates-hold-untapped-potential-to-boost-global-nutrition

27/08/2026

Our colleagues over at Lancaster Psychology are currently welcoming researchers from across the world for the 10th Lancaster International Conference on Infant and Early Child Development! 👶🌎

With over 100 academics, 25 speakers, 98 poster presentations, and a brand-new mentorship scheme for early career researchers, the conference brings experts together to share the latest research on how babies and young children grow and develop 🧠

Read more about this year’s conference on the link below 👇

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech/about-us/news/celebrating-a-decade-of-discovery-lancasters-psychology-department-hosts-10th-annual-international-conference-on-infant-and-early-child-development

26/08/2026

Our colleagues over at the School of Computing and Communications have hosted the annual pro2 Device Prototyping Summer School, bringing together 35 inventors, researchers, and industry experts from around the world for three and a half days of hands-on workshops, networking, and presentations. 💡

Delegates were able to take full advantage of Lancaster’s world-class electrical engineering labs, getting stuck into soldering, coding, and demos with some of the leading names in device prototyping.

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s prize winners, especially David Gabriel from Northeastern University, whose wearable tap-dance interface wowed judges and took home the top prize. 🏆

It was great to welcome so many brilliant minds to campus and can’t wait to see what they create next!

You can read the full story on the link below 👇

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech/about-us/news/lancaster-hosts-another-successful-summer-school-dedicated-to-the-prototyping-and-production-of-digital-devices

21/08/2026

Some great news from Environment Centre - Dr Tim Lamont was on the radio! 📻🌊

On BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Cumbria, Tim discusses his latest research using AI-powered underwater listening technology to uncover the true scale of illegal bomb fishing in the Indo-Pacific.

By 'listening' beneath the waves, researchers have shockingly discovered that bombs are being detonated at a rate of almost one per hour in a globally important marine biodiversity hotspot.

The conversation covers everything from coral reefs to how AI is helping researchers tackle this pressing environmental challenge. Tim also shares some practical things we can all do to help protect our oceans. 🐠

🎧 Have a listen on the link below from 2hrs 23mins.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zzzk

19/08/2026

What do rice and scones have in common? 🍚☕️

According to new study by our researchers in the psychology department, they can both influence how bilingual people process emotion! 🗣️

Led by postgraduate researcher Yanxi Lu, and investigating Mandarin-English bilinguals, the study found that words linked to Chinese or British culture influenced how quickly people responded and even how their brains processed emotional meaning. 🧠

It’s a reminder that the brain does not respond to words based on language alone, it’s also responding to the cultures and experiences we carry with us! 🌍

You can read the full story on the link below 👇

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech/about-us/news/new-study-by-lancaster-psychology-researchers-reveals-how-culture-shapes-emotional-responses-in-bilinguals

15/08/2026

💥 AI is helping to reveal the devastating scale of bomb fishing on coral reefs.

Illegal bomb fishing is causing extensive damage to some of the world's most biodiverse marine ecosystems. A new pilot study involving Lancaster Environment Centre researcher Dr Tim Lamont has now used AI-powered underwater listening systems to reveal just how widespread the practice is. 🐠

🌊 In Indonesia’s Spermonde Archipelago, the research team shockingly found that bombs were detonated once every 62 minutes on average. 🎧

🤖 To process the thousands of hours of audio recorded, the team developed an AI model capable of rapidly identifying each bomb blast, allowing them to process a month’s worth of audio in just four hours. ⏰

The technology could provide a powerful new way to identify bomb fishing hotspots and inform conservation efforts.

You can read the full story on the link below 👇

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech/about-us/news/researchers-use-ai-to-expose-devastating-impact-of-bomb-fishing-on-coral-reefs

13/08/2026

Huge congratulations to all those who have just received their and will be joining us on one of our STEM courses at Lancaster University in October! 🥳🥳

We can't wait to meet you!!

12/08/2026

Some fantastic news over at Lancaster Environment Centre - Professor Nick Graham has recently secured a £7M fellowship from The Royal Society to establish an ‘Island-Ocean Research Hub’ to undertake vital research into coral reefs and sea birds! 🪸🐠

The hub will expand on years of work on seabird nutrients and coral reefs by Nick and his team, and will investigate the interconnected nature of island and marine ecosystems at the forefront of the biodiversity crisis.

Read the full article below 👇
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancaster-university-led-island-ocean-research-hub-to-tackle-one-of-the-grand-challenges-of-our-time

11/08/2026

Powering more than the grid ⚡️

Solar farms could be doing much more than generating clean electricity, according to a new study by researchers from Lancaster Environment Centre and Lancaster University Mathematics & Statistics , led by Dr Hollie Blaydes. ☀️🌿

Analysing biodiversity data from 86 solar farms across England and Wales, the researchers recorded 289 plant species, 25 butterfly species, and 81 bird species across the sites studied! 🦋🌻

The findings show that when biodiversity is built into the way sites are planned, designed, and managed, solar farms can play an important role in supporting nature recovery alongside tackling climate change.

You can read the full article on the link below 👇

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech/about-us/news/powering-more-than-the-grid-lancaster-researchers-show-how-solar-farms-can-be-a-win-for-both-climate-and-nature

10/08/2026

🎓 What certificates don't show.

In a new blog for our series, Ellie Moxham from Lancaster Environment Centre , FST Research and Engagement Assistant, reflects on completing a PhD thesis whilst living with a hidden disability - and the challenges of navigating an academic culture that often values constant productivity. 📆📚

Through their own experiences, they explore the challenges of feeling ‘behind’ in an academia of ever-growing expectations, and why we need to create an inclusive culture where different journeys are valued.

Read the full blog and join the conversation on the link below 👇

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech/about-us/stemming-the-leaky-pipeline/stemming-the-leaky-pipeline-what-the-certificate-doesnt-show-completing-a-phd-with-a-hidden-disability-in-an-academic-culture-of-constant-productivity

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