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Is Lancaster the place for me? Going to university is not just about choosing the right course, you also need to consider the place itself – after all you will be making it your home, or at least spending a considerable proportion of your time there, for 3 or 4 years. If you are looking for a well-regarded university that is friendly, flexible and has a great social life without the problems associated with large cities, then Lancaster could be the place for you. You will find the cost-of-living here relatively inexpensive and the campus well placed for travelling and for enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. A campus community… With around 12,000 students and staff on campus every day, the University is like a small town. It has everything you will need within 10 minutes walk including banks, shops, eating places, sports centre with a swimming pool, art gallery, cinema, concert hall, and a theatre. …in easy reach of the city Lancaster has a good reputation for student-friendly off-campus activities. The Students' Union has its own nightclub (The Sugar House) in the city and there are other nightclubs in Lancaster and in Morecambe. Lots of pubs have live music and a student atmosphere. There are eating places to suit all tastes and budgets, theatres, cinemas, concert venues, a bowling alley and a range of sports facilities. Frequent bus services link the city and campus and there is a cycle route avoiding busy roads. Lancaster is a cycling demonstration city with a constantlyexpanding system of on- and off-road cycling routes. The university has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a varied and lively social scene. Peter Batty (MPhys Physics) graduated in 2003 Make friends quickly in college Lancaster is one of only a handful of collegiate universities in Britain. The residential college system is great for meeting people from outside your own subject area. Each college has its own social facilities and sporting programmes. A guaranteed room If you choose Lancaster as your first choice, you are guaranteed a place in our on-campus accommodation in the first year. Most final-year students who want to live on campus can normally do so. Some rooms have en-suite facilities and there are purpose-built rooms for students with disabilities. All rooms have a telephone and points to connect computers to the campus network and the internet. Competitive prices On-campus room prices are amongst the lowest in the country (depending on the college, currently £69-£84 per week or £90-£105 per week for an en-suite room). Catered options are also available. You will also benefit from cheaper insurance than in many major cities around the country as Lancaster (LA1 postcode) is in the lowest insurance group. Easy travel The University is just off the M6 so there are good road links to many parts of the country. National Express coaches stop at the campus. The city is on the West Coast Inter-city rail line (London is about two and a half to three hours away and Manchester one hour). Outdoor pursuits Lancaster is an ideal location if you are interested in the outdoor life. The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach for sailing, hiking, climbing, pot-holing, hang-gliding and other adventure sports. 26 www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/physics
Lancaster University Physics and Astronomy Society (LUPAS) Here is a note from physics undergraduates James Cornish and Karl Ramwell on behalf of LUPAS : PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY SOCIETY LUPAS is one of the most active and largest societies on campus. Whether we’re off having paintball battles, taking on the staff at football or giving talks on the latest developments in physics there is always something fascinating going on! If you decide to study physics at Lancaster you will be automatically enrolled free of charge into the society for your entire time with us. Structure LUPAS is a member of NEXUS, which is the student-run branch of the Institute of Physics (IOP). It is run by a group of six students elected annually by you. Any member of the society can stand for election and it is a great society to get involved in. LUPAS is also a member of Lancaster University Science & Technology Societies Association which provides all society members with opportunities to explore and meet other science subject societies. Ape, taking on the challenge of our infamous Do You Dare social, or getting dressed up in your best finery for our Annual Winter Ball there is always something exciting going on. In addition LUPAS, in conjunction with the IOP, runs many talks at Lancaster University and other local institutions featuring guest lectures on a multitude of different physics themes which are not to be missed! Projects As a new addition to LUPAS, each year students will have an opportunity to undertake an extended project in Michaelmas (autumn) and Lent (spring) terms. It could be anything from looking at variable stars using one of the two Faulkes telescopes, to studying muon decays with a weather balloon. As a team you will solve real physical problems and actually get a chance to get your hands dirty. Contact For more information please search LUPAS on Facebook and join our group! Email: lupas@lancaster.ac.uk Socials & Talks LUPAS has a very busy calendar throughout the year with at least one event every fortnight. So whether you fancy swinging from the trees at Go www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/physics 27
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