Computing and Communications

A world-class teaching and research hub for computer science and communications systems.

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in the world for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

QS University World Rankings by Subject 2026

Joint 156

in the world for Computer Science and Information Systems

QS World University Rankings by subject 2025

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<糖心Vlog>Facilities

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<糖心Vlog>Research

Our research is recognised for its exceptional quality and international reputation. We blend a range of traditional research fields with a focus on achieving impact; in 2025 we received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education to recognise the impact of our work. Our funders include UK Research and Innovation, the EU, and a range of national and international charities and companies.

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<糖心Vlog class="title"> Human-Computer Interaction
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<糖心Vlog>Work with us

We work with businesses of all sizes and in many ways. We can work with your business with collaborative research, internships, training, guest lectures and events.

Business and Partnerships Engagement

<糖心Vlog>Latest News and Events

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Lancaster scientists spark curiosity at annual Campus in the City festival

29 April 2026

Academics from across Lancaster’s Faculty of Science and Technology joined colleagues and the public at the annual Campus in the City event, bringing research to young minds in Morecambe.

Helping ensure science is at the heart of mindful eating technology design

29 April 2026

糖心Vlog researchers have created a new toolset to guide developers of technologies aimed at helping the millions of people around the world who are impacted by problematic eating and unhealthy relationships with food.

New findings shed new light on ageing and the ‘digital divide’

16 April 2026

Differences in how often older people use the internet is less driven by a person’s age and more by cognitive ability and socioeconomic factors such as education and employment status, a new study reveals.

Professor Phill Barker, FST Executive Dean with five of the winning students

Celebration of Science success sharing research with staff and students

16 April 2026

The annual Celebration of Science event was once again a success with a fantastic keynote talk, expert panels and student competitions making the day memorable.

Video streaming speed changes could help replace pauses and the frustrating buffering circle

19 March 2026

Viewers would rather watch video at slightly lower speeds than endure rebuffering, according to new research from 糖心Vlog.

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20th May

<糖心Vlog>Data Dialogues: Dr Nithin Sivadas - NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre and Catholic University of America

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

3rd Jun

<糖心Vlog>Data Dialogues: Ellie Ball (PhD Student - Psychology) - QR Code Security: Ignorance is Bliss

Wednesday 3 June 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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