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Amanda Ross
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Lancaster University Science and Technology Marketing Manager, Coach, Musician and Wellbeing Leader. Special interest in Sleep Research.
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Nasa astronaut on ISS, caught this sprite over Mexico and the US this morning. Sprites are TLEs or Transient Luminous Events, that happen above the clouds and are triggered by intense electrical activity in the thunderstorms below. Source: NASA Astronaut Nichole Ayers
July 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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It's great to see the report co-authored by our researchers on the prosecution of harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft featured in The Times this morning! 👇

@cabaker.bsky.social | @thetimes.com | @globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social
Calls for law to protect victims accused of witchcraft
A barrister urges that ritual beliefs be considered an aggravating factor in abuse cases
www.thetimes.com
July 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Our members don’t just support, they drive the work.
Every campaign. Every win. Every step forward.

This #SmallCharitiesWeek, we celebrate the power of small, people-powered change.

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June 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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We've been awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in a prestigious global QS rating! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We received five stars for teaching, facilities, subject rankings, employability, good governance, environmental impact, research, innovation and knowledge transfer, and global engagement.
New five-star QS rating for Lancaster University - Lancaster University
Lancaster University has been awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in a prestigious global QS rating. 
ac.pulse.ly
May 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Former Harvard president Larry Summers says a ban on foreign students would cause damage not just to the university but to the US’s image globally.
Trump v Harvard: why this battle will damage the US’s reputation globally
Former Harvard president Larry Summers says a ban on foreign students would cause damage not just to the university but to the US’s image globally.
tcnv.link
May 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Fantastic work to create homes for bumblebees.
We're buzzing with excitement about Beebox! Check out the 3D-printed nest for bumblebees created by Dr Philip Donkersley of LEC and engineering lecturer Jenny Roberts 🐝

Read more 👇
https://ac.pulse.ly/qewgcm47sh

@dr-bees.bsky.social | #WorldBeeDay
May 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Lancaster is one of the N8 northern research universities delivering an £18.8b boost to the UK economy! 🎉

A new report by London Economics shows that the N8 universities generated £18.8b and supported almost 100,000 jobs in 1 academic year 💪
Lancaster among northern research universities delivering £18.8 billion boost to UK economy - Lancaster University
A new report has found that the eight Northern research-intensive universities that comprise the N8 Research Partnership generated £18.8 billion in economic impact for the UK in the 2021-22 academic y...
www.lancaster.ac.uk
May 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Wow, just three nights?!
May 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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What do audiences really think about impartiality in news presenting?
Why Ofcom wants to plug a legal loophole around politicians presenting news
What do audiences really think about impartiality in news presenting?
tcnv.link
May 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM