The University of Central Lancashire can begin dropping the word ‘central’.
The Office for Students (OfS) has given its approval for the University of Central Lancashire to officially change its name to the University of Lancashire.
By transitioning to the University of Lancashire, we are reaffirming our position as a civic pillar of Lancashire, proud of our deep roots in the region. This change reflects our dedication to the county’s development and acknowledges our ambition to strengthen our presence on the global stage. With over 200 years of history, our name will accurately reflect who we are and where we come from.
Although the University of Lancashire is officially the institution’s new name, visible changes will be incremental over the coming year and the transition is considerate and in line with the student recruitment cycle.
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Changing our name to the University of Lancashire better reflects our regional economic importance and will aid continuing efforts to raise brand awareness further afield.
Professor Graham Baldwin
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
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Locally the acronym UCLan is widely used, but less well known outside of the region. This change will make it easier for prospective students, partners, and communities across the UK and abroad better understand who we are and what we stand for.
This change is an indicator of our ambition to drive positive impact across Lancashire and beyond as our 200th anniversary draws near.
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Founded as the ‘Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge’.
