Accelerating impact of our world-leading research outside academia, Lancaster manages Impact Funds from @EPSRC @AHRCPRESS @STFC_Matters @UKRI_News

Joined March 2019
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A revolutionary new app by @WeAreIfGive means supporters of air ambulance service @EastAngliAirAmb can now donate every time a helicopter takes off or a rapid response vehicle is deployed. The app builds on research by Lancaster computer scientists 👏👇 lancaster.ac.uk/news/revolut…
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Today marks the 7th Anniversary of the Technicians Commitment youtu.be/_fGScjnM76g to which we are proud signatories #LUResearchCulture. Find out more about the fantastic work of our @LancasterUni technicians and career opportunities here: lancaster.ac.uk/lancaster-te…
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Fantastic to see this @EPSRC @IAALancaster project highlighted here and recently by UK Research & Innovation (ukri.org/news/new-technique-…). Identifying illegal ivory at customs points through laser technology! Incredible work from @DrJemmaKerns and @special_stains

A laser-based approach developed by Dr Rebecca Shepherd @special_stains from Bristol University with @DrJemmaKerns @LancasterMedSch could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade lancaster.ac.uk/news/laser-t…
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Big thanks to the @LancasterUni @CampusintheCity team for the fab activities at Lancaster library. Our @HerdyUK teddy will make a full recovery thanks to @LancasterUniFHM students, and @ImaginationLanc helped us make a zine! Pleased to support in person and via @IAALancaster 😄
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Funding calls now open for impact acceleration projects across arts & humanities and engineering & physical sciences plus an opportunity for researchers to participate in 'Light Up Lancaster', the city's annual light & art festival. For details, see: lancaster.ac.uk/business/res…
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Fantastic to hear about this @EPSRC IAA project on BBC Radio Lancs - making works of art accessible to those with sight loss. Looking forward to seeing where this goes next....See lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancast…
Listen again to Andrew Coleman from @Gallowaysblind talk about working with @LancsUniEng to make art more accessible using 3D printing: from 1:23 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hgjp…
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Listen again to Andrew Coleman from @Gallowaysblind talk about working with @LancsUniEng to make art more accessible using 3D printing: from 1:23 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hgjp…

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New Impact Acceleration Account funding launched, including open calls for @EPSRC & @ahrcpress plus collaboration with @LightUpLanc to enable researchers to participate in Lancaster's annual light & art festival. Details/webinars via link, closing 24 May! lancaster.ac.uk/business/res…

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Watch how people with sight loss react to a project by @LancsUniEng @LancasterMuseum and @Gallowaysblind enabling them to appreciate paintings using touch @EPSRC @IAALancaster youtube.com/watch?v=D1AYdYAs…
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Team Impact @LancasterUni is recruiting an Impact Development Manager! A focus on REF with @LancasterManage and @LancasterUniFHM, with wider opportunities to develop institutional impact cultures, and support related training/development/funding! hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.…
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'This is Lancaster' is our university podcast series which delves into research tales from the North of England 🔊 Discover more episodes across multiple platforms via the podcast’s Linktree 👇 linktr.ee/thisislancaster
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🎙️ Breaking down cutting-edge developments in Nuclear Fusion – with the help of a pool table 🔊 Listen to This is Lancaster: 'Could nuclear fusion offer us a sustainable way out of the energy crisis?'👇 open.spotify.com/episode/576…
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Amazing display @LancCastle at @LightUpLanc telling the Duchy's history via moving projection of the medieval Great Cowcher manuscript (drawing on Prof Fiona Edmonds/Dr Sophie Ambler's research) @ahrcpress @UKRI_News #IAA @LancasterUni @LancasterUniRES tinyurl.com/35de7n8p
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Amazing to see one of our @ESRC Impact Acceleration projects having such an impact #GivingHope @ClaireSMason and so many others involved.
Delighted to see the business lounge at Health Innovation One being put to good use in a very different way. #givingHOPE boxes being packed with love by volunteers from @LancasterUni, @UHMBT, @LSCICB, @LancasterFASS and @LancasterUniFHM @ChildFamJustice #HiCommunity
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So humbling to see the impact our #ESRC impact acceleration funding has through this project with @MorrissLisa @SociologyLancs @WomenCentreCK and colleagues
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#ESRCFestival Blackburn this weekend - a great community event with @RepairShop2049 @ImaginationLanc @LICAatLancaster @FASSResearch_LU
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Launching our @AHRCPress Impact Acceleration Account today - exciting opportunities ahead #research #impact @lancasteruni @LICAatLancaster @LancasterFASS @lancasterarts First call open for applications #Funding
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Thank you @Kat_Pan_ and colleagues @arc_nwc for a really fun but challenging insight into #HealthInequalities A great afternoon at @HICLancaster @LancasterUniFHM @LancsDHR for #ESRCFestival
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We played games, took quizzes, added leaves to our tree all in the name of #ImplementEquity That’s a wrap for another great day at the #ESRCFestival! Thank you @HICLancaster! @arc_nwc @LancsDHR @IAALancaster
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