Arts at the University of Lancashire

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

What inspires journalism professionals from around the world to join our MA/PGCert Journalism Innovation & Leadership programme?🎙️

We asked our participants and here’s what they had to say💬

Designed for professionals working across the news media industry worldwide, the programme supports innovators eager to lead and leaders eager to innovate. Through expert mentorship, collaboration and Applied Learning Projects, participants develop the skills to drive innovation and lead sustainable change in their organisations.

Interested in taking the next step in your career? Join one of our upcoming Applicant Information Sessions to meet the team, connect with current participants and discover how the programme could help you elevate your newsroom and career.

🗓️Monday 5 October and Monday 19 October 2026. MA Applicant Information Session: Friday 30 October 2026
📍Online (Teams)
🔗https://mediainnovationstudio.org/calendar/

22/09/2026

🛠️ Feed: Care Fix

🎨 Free creative workshops for parents, carers and anyone interested in making Preston city centre more welcoming for people feeding and caring for babies.

🤝 Join architectural designers Ecaterina Stefanescu and Sam Eadington for a series of practical, hands-on workshops exploring how public spaces can better support feeding and caring for babies.

📅 Monday, 5 October, Monday, 12 October and Monday, 2 November 2026.
🕥 10.30am - 12.30pm.
☕ Refreshments provided.
👶 Babies and young children welcome.

🎟️ Free, but booking is essential: https://ow.ly/r2KV50ZLS1F

📌 Care Fix forms part of Feed, an arts project about public breastfeeding, developed by In Certain Places at Arts at the University of Lancashire.

21/09/2026

Arnold Monk - Postgraduate Fine Art Bursary 🎨

This Fine Art Postgraduate Bursary offers two bursaries of £2,500 each to support professional artists returning to higher education. Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ professional practice experience.

The deadline for applications is Friday 25 September 2026.

Find out more including how to apply: https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/bursaries-and-scholarships/arnold-monk

21/09/2026

Starting university can come with a lot of questions. How will I make friends? What will uni really be like? And where can I go for support?

The good news? You don’t have to have everything figured out before you arrive. 💙🌹

Hear from students like Harley and discover all the amazing things to look forward to when starting student life: https://ow.ly/ntQw50ZIayq

18/09/2026

We’re celebrating another fantastic achievement 🏆

Communication and media studies is ranked 2nd in the North West in the Times Good University Guide 2027 🎙️

14/09/2026

Looking for a reason to study with us? Here’s six. 👀

The Guardian University Guide 2027 results are in and we’re delighted to be celebrating fantastic achievements across our School of Arts and Media 🌹

👉 Keep swiping… there’s lots to celebrate 🥳

07/09/2026

Join us for a live virtual event covering everything you need to know about studying a postgraduate course at the University of Lancashire.

07/09/2026

MA Degree Show 2026 🖼️

There’s still time to explore the incredible work on display from our talented postgraduate students.

This free exhibition is now open to the public.

📍Hanover Building
🗓️5-20 September
🕚11am - 4pm on weekdays, 11am - 2pm at weekends

📍Victoria Building
🗓️5-11 September
🕚11am - 2pm

No registration is required for the public viewing dates. Simply come along to the Hanover and Victoria Buildings and enjoy the exhibition 🖼️

Featuring work from:
💻MA Animation
🏺MA Ceramics
✏️MA Children’s Book Illustration
🎨MA Fine Art
🎮MA Games Design
🖱️MA Graphic Design
🪡MA Surface Pattern & Textiles

Find out more 👇

A free exhibition of art and design at the University of Lancashire is open to the public until the 20 September. The MA Degree Show showcases postgraduate work

07/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the MA Degree Show 2026 Private View ❤️

There’s still time to explore the incredible work on display from our talented postgraduate students.
This free exhibition is now open to the public.

📍Hanover Building
🗓️5-20 September
🕚11am - 4pm on weekdays, 11am - 2pm at weekends

📍Victoria Building
🗓️5-11 September
🕚11am - 2pm

No registration is required for the public viewing dates. Simply come along to the Hanover and Victoria Buildings and enjoy the exhibition 🖼️

Featuring work from:
💻MA Animation
🫖MA Ceramics
✏️MA Children’s Book Illustration
🎨MA Fine Art
🎮MA Games Design
🖱️MA Graphic Design
🪡MA Surface Pattern & Textiles