Arts at the University of Lancashire

Have you spotted Gavin's artwork near campus? 👀

BA (Hons) Fine Art University of Lancashire Alumni Gavin is currently creating a mural on a student apartment block as a nod to the former biscuit factory that once stood on the site 🍪

Find out more 👇

City artist Gavin Renshaw has been in action again - this time in Sizer Street as he gives a nod to the Powell's Biscuits factory that once stood on the site.

The student accommodation block, which is now nearing completion after financial collapse, has a very colourful wall. 👏👨‍🎨

We’re excited to see that BA (Hons) Illustration and MA Children’s Book Illustration University of Lancashire Alumni, Kate Pankhurst, is releasing the next in her ‘Fantastically Great Women’ series of books in September 📚🎉

Kate’s new book, Letters from Fantastically Great Women, features six stand-out women from history as they share their personal tips, tricks and insights in six special letters to take out, open and treasure. Celebrating 10 years of the million-copy selling series, this brand new book is the perfect gift for old and new fans alike.

Artist extraordinaire Frida Kahlo will show you how to draw a self-portrait, super scientist Marie Curie will outline how to conduct the perfect experiment and magnificent mountaineer Junko Tabei will motivate you to climb your own mountains. Bringing history to life, this book is full of awesome insights from history’s most famous women. Perfect for little dreamers and big thinkers.

You can pre-order now from most good book shops 🤩📚

If you're interested in studying on our illustration courses, you can find out more on our website.
BA (Hons) Illustration ➡️ https://ow.ly/2SxC50Zuifc
MA Children's Book Illustration ➡️ https://ow.ly/sO4Z50Zuih8

Congratulations Kate Pankhurst we’re proud of you 🌹

On , we’re shining a spotlight on Simon Stacpoole, whose BA (Hons) Photography degree helped launch an impressive career capturing some of the world’s biggest sporting moments.

From photographing Usain Bolt’s iconic 100m Olympic victory to covering five FIFA World Cups, Simon has built a career photographing sport at the highest level.

And 2026 has been another incredible year for Simon, who recently returned from Glasgow after covering the Commonwealth Games, having previously travelled to the USA to photograph his fifth FIFA World Cup. ⚽💪

Simon continues to work as a freelance photographer for clients around the world, with his work spanning football, portraits and PR events.

💬 “The course taught me a range of skills and it enabled me to gain more confidence in the rather daunting freelance world.”

Read Simon’s full story 👇
https://ow.ly/y2EU50ZBoRb

In November 2024, BA (Hons) Screenwriting with Film, Television and Radio University of Lancashire Alumni Jamie was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain tumour, at the age of 29. Jamie says:

“It was, as you might imagine, a lot to take in. I was newly married, had a newborn son, and had only just started to feel like my creative career was finding its footing. Rather than stop writing, I started writing more. The result is a debut poetry collection called I Used to Write Stories, written under the name The Gliopoet. It is darkly comic, spoken word in spirit, and refuses to be a straightforward cancer memoir. Think Oasis references, ASDA Trafford Park, and God spilling a flat white at The Christie.”

We're very pleased to share that Jamie's poetry collection has now been released. Through its sale, Jamie hopes to raise money for brain tumour research.

Find Jamie's poems here 👇

Ebook:
https://amzn.eu/d/0fAmxFdK

Audiobook (available to listen to for free, with the option to make a small donation):
https://gliopoet.bandcamp.com/track/i-used-to-write-stories

I Used to Write Stories, by Gliopoet track by Gliopoet

Take the next step in your journey to success. Join us on campus for our August 2026 Open Day ☀️

Explore our campus, facilities, communities and the local area and see what life is like when studying at the University of Lancashire 🌹

At our Open Day you can:

🎨 Find out more about your chosen subject

💬 Speak to subject tutors and current students

📍Tour our accommodation and campus facilities

🗣️Chat to our teams from student support, careers and more

✍️Get tips on writing your personal statement

🗺️ Explore Preston and get to know the city

Book your place: https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/open-days/preston-open-day-aug

Changing your mind through Clearing Zaina and Chacha changed their minds about university on A Level results day. They spoke to us about what it felt like to be unsure about what they wanted.