Self-determination, freedom of thought, choice of risk arguably have freed society, but then there’s inequality, ill-health and narcissism.
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University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (or UCLan) is a university based in Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge which was founded in 1828. In 1992 it was granted University status by the Privy Council. The university is the ninth largest in the UK in terms of undergraduate student numbers.
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In an ideal world, students might visit original cave sites to see ancient paintings in their natural setting. This isn’t possible, so the idea of an artificial cave set-up at a university was born.
The frenzied response to this year’s most examined courtesy call played right into Beijing’s hands.
The proportion of young people identifying as lesbian or gay seems to have dropped slightly, but the proportion who identify as bisexual has grown.
Does the growth of ‘freebirthing’ mean that women are rejecting professional advice? Or is there something else going on?
In many countries, students go to their nearest institution, but in England in particular, there is a strong historical precedent for going away to university.
Cancer is not the modern disease many believe it to be. New fossil evidence from two South African caves suggests that its origins lie deep in prehistory.
The best prosthetics feel more like the real thing.
Dogs like a little TV – and researchers have been investigating why.
‘Trump made a tramp out of me,’ Guthrie lamented, denouncing his landlord who barred black families and pocketed federal funds.
Channel 4’s new programme took dating shows in a ‘bold’ new direction. But what can nakedness reveal about a potential partner?
Quand notre avion semble faire un saut de cabri dans le ciel, rares sont ceux qui restent sereins… Mais d’où viennent les turbulences et peuvent-elles mettre en danger l’appareil ?
The reduction of childbirth to a ‘choice’ between surgery and vaginal birth with interventions comes from patriarchal views about the fundamental failure of the female body.
The film’s exchange of Titty for Tatty is very much in line with Victorian censorship of profanities for children.
There may be some initial uncertainty, but the UK’s decision to leave the EU is an exciting opportunity for its economy.
Just dirty and disorderly? Sex work has a more complex role in the community than is commonly portrayed.
It might sound strange but the world of animal-computer interaction could improve their welfare and help us understand them better.
In an attempt to speed up the planning process, the government has introduced a new law which could put Britain’s heritage at risk.
We think we know when we feel it – but here’s what is really going on in our brains and bodies.
It’s all to do with the ‘Swiss cheese model’.
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Physical Education, University of Central Lancashire
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Lecturer in Physical Education & Sport / Course Leader MA in Physical Education and School Sport, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Neuropharmacology, University of Central Lancashire
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Deputy Lead, School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Sport and Physical Education, University of Central Lancashire
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PhD Candidate in Korean Studies, University of Central Lancashire
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Associate Professor in Astrophysics, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Environmental Social Science, University of Central Lancashire
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Reader in Ecology, University of Central Lancashire
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Co-Director, United Nations- SPIDER- UK Regional Support Office, Senior Research Fellow, School of Engineering, Preston, UK, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Psychological Interventions, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Law and Policing, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of History, University of Central Lancashire
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Reader in Asia Pacific Studies, Co-Director of the International Institute of Korean Studies, University of Central Lancashire
