University of Lancashire celebrates nearly 30,000 graduates as Clearing approaches
Ahead of A-level results day tomorrow, the University of Lancashire is shining a light on its latest graduation milestone.
As thousands of prospective students consider their next steps ahead of Clearing, the University of Lancashire is celebrating the success of nearly 30,000 graduates who have qualified from the University over the past five years and gone on to make a difference in communities, businesses and public services across the UK and beyond.
The university says the figures highlight the significant contribution it continues to make to the regional and national workforce, producing highly skilled graduates across healthcare, business, engineering, law, technology and many other sectors.
Over the past five years, the University of Lancashire has educated and trained more than 5,000 professionals graduating in healthcare - nurses, doctors, midwives, paramedics, pharmacists, dentists, opticians, social workers and counsellors helping to support patient care and public health and wellbeing
Beyond the public sector, the University has developed the talent needed to drive economic growth and innovatio, including training s 2,300 engineers, almost 5,500 business professionals and more than 1,500 legal specialists.
Professor Graham Baldwin OBE DL, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lancashire, said: “These figures demonstrate the tremendous impact our graduates are having every day. Whether they are caring for patients, driving business growth, creating technological innovation, supporting communities or delivering vital public services, our alumni are making a real difference.
“As we look ahead to Clearing, we want prospective students to know that choosing the University of Lancashire means joining a community with a proven track record of developing the skilled, confident and knowledgeable graduates that employers need.”
With Clearing opening new opportunities for students across the country, the University is encouraging anyone considering higher education to explore its wide range of industry-focused courses and discover how they can become part of the next generation of Lancashire graduates shaping the future.
Ahead of clearing you can take a look at where the University of Lancashire, and all the other higher education instutions rated in the most recent Complete University Guide here.
You can also keep abreast of all A-level news from across Lancashire tomorrow via our liveblog, set to go live on this link in the morning.