The University of Central Lancashire's (UCLan) business support programme, Northern Lights, are delighted to award Ghost Town Records 'Business of the Month' for September. This award is given in recognition for outstanding progress in such a short period of time since their establishment in 2007.

KW Digital have been named as Business of the Month for August, in recognition for their successful business development whilst overcoming major personal obstacles.

A new Preston-based company has been recognised in the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) Polaris Awards for its international success.

Judges took a shine to new online boutique Crystal Iced in the first business of the month awards from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

Northern Lights have launched their Polaris Business of the Month competition. A cash prize of £250 will be awarded to the business that has made significant progress during each month.

Two Intellectual Property specialists from Forbes Solicitors have advised delegates of the Health Tech Hub on how to identify, protect and exploit Intellectual Property.

Hareesh Kallambella has won the prestigious Business Leader of Tomorrow Award, through taking part in the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)programme.

UCLan top regionally for graduate start-ups - HEBCIS reports.

A cash prize of £250 will be awarded to the business that has made significant progress during the month.

Action learning sessions are now available to Northern Lights clients, suitable for all, whether they be at a pre-start stage or already trading.

Artists Tony Knox and Anna McDade (both Northern Light Clients), together with actor Kevin Thomas had a fortunate encounter whilst participating in a treasure hunt in Liverpool.

Liverpool Curator Tony Knox brings 3 artists, Anna McDade, Darren Beatty and Carol Menzies, all from different disciplines to the new show at the Incubation Gallery, situated at the new £15 million pound Media Factory building Preston.

Juicy Media have moved into new state-of-the art premises at UCLan's Media Factory after outgrowing their previous offices. Ian Strachan and Peter Davies founded Juicy Media Ltd, a bespoke web and software development company, in 2005 after giving up their full-time careers.

The Fresh team are delighted to announce that Fresh on the Market is due to commence its third year.

A major new annual selling event in the North of England, celebrating the very best in contemporary craft, is inviting applications from accomplished designer–makers.

CallNorthWest, a business support project, hosted by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been published in the ‘Hot List 2007 in the latest edition of Contact Centre Focus Magazine (CCF).

More than 50 local businesses and 40 university staff attended the Headstart Roadshow events hosted by the University of Central Lancashire this September.

For one UCLan student the chance to write for a leading business magazine, work with Granada and get paid was an offer she could not refuse.

Crime in Northern England represents a significant and complex regeneration challenge. It is estimated that the cost of crime is around £19 billion to businesses. The Higher Education sector, in particular The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), has recognised the role crime plays in undermining economic development and well-being.

UCLan has been awarded an additional £8,250 to enable staff to promote and disseminate projects currently supported by the Urban Regeneration programme. To apply download a form from this site and submit to the Project Co-ordinator.

Since its inauguration in July 2005 the Health Tech Hub has gone from strength to strength. Numerous industrial companies with an interest in the medical sector have attended individual Health Tech Hub (HTH) events.

UCLan will be showcasing some of the 27 Urban Regeneration projects the university is involved in on Wednesday, 12th September, at Stanley House Hotel, Mellor. The event will highlight UCLan's success to date in 'making a difference'.

UCLan will host a Crime Theme Event on the 10th September, at Harris Park Conference Centre, featuring speakers from all of the four universities working in partnership as part of the Urban Regeneration project. Representatives from the private, public and voluntary sector parters will also be invited.

UCLan students have done it again for the third year running and won the Annual Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Pitch Competition.

Over 40 ME sufferers attended the launch of the ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) support group* at the University of Central Lancashire’s Cumbria Business School last week. The event showcased the range of support available in Cumbria to people who suffer from these conditions.

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) were delighted to host ‘Tonic’, a piece of theatre performed by the Open Clasp Theatre Company, a not-for profit women’s community theatre group based in the North East, the piece was written to help raise awareness and issues around mental health.

It is estimated that over 240,000 people in the UK suffer from ME, over 10,000 in the North of England. Northumbria University, The University of Central Lancashire and Manchester Metropolitan University have received £40,000, through the Urban Regeneration project, to work with ME North East to provide support and information for sufferers in the Carlisle area.

A group of UCLan students are now ‘inspired’ to start up in business once they have finished their qualifications.

A pioneering website to boost the fortunes of Lancashire’s creatives has been officially launched.

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