The University of Central Lancashire is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge, founded in 1828. Previously known as Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic and Lancashire Polytechnic, in 1992 it was granted university status by the Privy Council. The univer…
The University of Central Lancashire is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge, founded in 1828. Previously known as Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic and Lancashire Polytechnic, in 1992 it was granted university status by the Privy Council. The university is the 19th largest in the UK in terms of student numbers.
Former names: Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic, Lancashire Polytechnic
Motto: Latin: Ex solo ad solem
Motto in English: "From the Earth to the Sun"
Type: Public
Established: 1828 as Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge · re-established 1992 (University status granted)
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