Layout 2 - University of Central Lancashire

Contents
Foreword 1
Snapshots of 2011 4
Outstanding teaching and superlative student experience
UCLan library takes stock 9
New world-class facilities delivered for science and sport 10
Paramedic training brings learning to life 12
Stunning animation soars to great heights 14
World-leading research with real-world impact
Research defines new standards for expert witnesses 16
Flame retardants that fan fire deaths 18
The business of identity theft 20
Nuclear risk: understanding perceptions, reinforcing reality 22
‘Angel’ that guards against sports injury 24
When science and art collide 26
Turning today’s raw talent into tomorrow’s
skilled workforce and entrepreneurs
Young talent bred and celebrated in Lancashire 28
Kieran scores with the BBC 29
Just the tonic 30
UCLan turns today’s raw talent into tomorrow’s leaders 32
Factory of the future 34
Industry partnerships equal opportunities for all 36
Creating a new generation of digital entrepreneurs 38
Shaping the global citizens of the future
Higher educational horizons 40
Making a difference 42
Honorary awards 2011 44
Statistics, facts and figures 46
Cover picture: a unique eco-material, with applications in architecture and interior design,
is soon to be launched into commercial markets. The eye-catching product has been
perfected to enable waste materials, such as ceramics and lead glass, to be transformed
into durable and decorative products. For further information see page four.