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When Rock Came Back to the Great Hall


A plaque dedicated to the years when music legends played in the University’s Great Hall was unveiled on the outside of the building in March 2024, together with the installation of a small exhibition display in the foyer. This includes, tickets, memorabilia and posters from some of the great bands and artists that appeared there between 1969 and 1985.


To mark the occasion, Barry Lucas, who booked the bands as the University’s Entertainments Manager, took part in an


in-conversation session with Andrew Barker, Director of Library Services and Learning Development, to retell some of the musical highlights. Afterwards, new bands and artists from the local area played on the Great Hall stage.


The third edition of When Rock Went to College: Legends Live at Lancaster University 1969-1985’ and co-authored by Paul Tomlinson, is now available and the exhibition may be viewed on weekdays at the Great Hall.


Enhancing Medication Management through Smart Technology


Lancaster University is involved in a novel initiative to develop a medication management system for up to 2,500 people receiving home-based care.


The initiative is funded with £1.2M for Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) to develop a medication management system which will monitor the dispensing activity of tablets and liquid treatments in real-time. Sue Capstick, Programme Lead for Digital Adoption and Transformation in Regulated Care at the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB said: “This groundbreaking initiative aims to


2023 Honorary and Alumni Awards


enhance medication management, improve patient safety, and promote independence among those who rely on home-based care.” A team from Lancaster University has been commissioned as the evaluation partners, including Professor Carol Holland from the Centre for Ageing Research, Dr Luís Filipe from Health Economics and Dr Yvonne Latham from the Management School. They will examine the views of the recipients of social care as well as any impact on their wellbeing, impact on organisations such as care providers as well as the cost effectiveness of the new system.


Honorary degrees were awarded to the following in 2023:


Dr Paul Jones, (PhD Computer Science, BSc Computer Science, Fylde) Chief Digital Information Officer of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust


Sarah Kemp, former Chief Executive of Trinity College, London


Professor Ann Langley, (MA Operational Research, 1972, County) Emerita Professor of Management and Distinguished Research Environment Professor at HEC Montreal


David Wood, Award-winning Musician and Businessman


Baroness Catherine Ashton, European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy


Ranvir Singh (English & Philosophy, 1998, Pendle) Journalist and Presenter


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Alumni awards were presented to the following in 2023:


Vanessa Ganguin (Law, Grizedale, 1992) Highly respected leader in immigration law


The Rev’d Canon Dr Rachel Mann (MA & BA Philosophy, 1993/1991, Cartmel) Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford


John Hogan (History, 1983, Furness) Former Registrar & Secretary, Newcastle University


Samantha Renke (Area Studies/German, 2008, Bowland) Actress, Broadcaster, Writer, Disability Rights Campaigner and Inclusion Consultant


Dr Thomas Burberl (MBA, 1999) Chief Executive, AXA


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