Why UCLan – Video

Posted: Published on January 26th, 2013

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Why UCLan
http://www.uclan.ac.uk The University of Central Lancashire is going global -- and is evolving every minute of every day. We are now one of the largest universities in the UK with more than 32000 students, 500 undergraduate courses and 180 postgraduate courses -- and it #39;s not stopping there. UCLan was only created in 1992 but its roots go way back to 1828 and the humble beginnings of the founding of the #39;Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge #39;. From this small acorn, the university has propelled itself into becoming a major player, both at home and across the world. Around 70% of UCLan #39;s students come from the North West and the University is proving to be a vital heartbeat to the region #39;s booming regeneration. It employs 3000 people, has a turnover of 120m a year and contributes 300m to the regional economy. Further afield, UCLan is making its mark too. In China and Hong Kong, it is the leading UK university in terms of students studying on its programmes in-country. It also has strong links with India, the Middle East, Malaysia, Vietnam and Nigeria. The University is in the heart of the UK #39;s newest city, Preston, and is a key element in the shaping of this exciting city #39;s bright future. It has invested 60m on new campus developments -- including the 15.3m #39;media factory #39; to aid work in art, design and performing arts plus help graduates get a helping hand in business. The University is also getting its teeth into the region #39;s dental crisis with the launch of the 5.5m ...

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