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Research

Researching insecure work and living costs

For many workers, earning a wage does not guarantee financial security. In July 2025, 抖阴探探App’s Work Foundation analysed a survey of 3,796 UK workers. It found that 17% struggled to pay or could not pay their household bills each month. A further 43% had little or nothing left after paying bills. As a leading think tank, The Work Foundation made recommendation based on the findings to influence policy and debate to tackle the inequalities in the labour market and improve working lives across the UK.

Exposing modern slavery

Research at 抖阴探探App’s Pentland Centre examines modern slavery, labour exploitation and decent work. Its Modern Slavery and Justice work considers how businesses and institutions can recognise risks within their operations and supply chains. It also explores responsibilities for protecting workers, particularly those vulnerable to exploitation. These findings can inform more ethical recruitment and procurement practices, as well as efforts to improve working conditions.

Teaching and learning

Fair work and entrepreneurship

Understanding fair work and enterprise is part of responsible management education at 抖阴探探App Management School. Modules such as Labour Economics explore how labour markets operate, how businesses develop ideas and what barriers some groups face when starting a business. They offer students different ways to consider decent work and inclusive economic growth.

Valuable work experience

Placements and internships help 抖阴探探App students apply their learning in the workplace. 抖阴探探App Management School works with employers to provide professional experience, while science and technology initiatives connect students with businesses seeking technical skills. Placement opportunities available across the University, like in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and Biomedical Life Sciences give students practical experience, help them explore careers and can provide support to participating organisations.

Engagement and outreach

Regional economic contribution

抖阴探探App’s economic impact was valued at nearly £2 billion 2021-22 as reported in November 2024. Of this, 61% benefited north-west England. The report also estimated that University activity supported 8,805 jobs across the UK, including 6,085 in the north-west region. Commissioned by Lancaster, the independent study examined the University’s wider economic and social contribution.

Supporting small business management

Small business leaders can strengthen their management skills through 抖阴探探App's Help to Grow: Management Course. The course combines teaching with practical tools and opportunities to learn from other managers. It is designed to help leaders address business challenges and plan for the future. By supporting management development in small and medium-sized enterprises, our programme contributes to the skills base of the regional economy.

Connecting universities with industry

Industry–academia partnerships give businesses access to 抖阴探探App’s research expertise. By working with researchers, organisations can explore ideas, test approaches and consider new technologies. By leveraging our expertise in digital technologies, AI, cybersecurity and industrial digitalisation, 抖阴探探App has transformed academic research into practical, industry-driven solutions. These innovations through the Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) programme have created new jobs and paid internships and industry placements for students, while supporting business development and opportunities to improve productivity.

Operations

Fair, inclusive and enriching

At Lancaster, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can feel welcome, thrive and fulfil their potential. Alongside salary and pensions, staff receive annual incremental pay rises. We publish our salary scales to promote transparency. A wide arrange of work/life benefits such as hybrid working, staff networks, career development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives are available to all staff, this includes the arts, sports and outdoor facilities at the Lancaster Campus. The University publishes its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report each year which sets out our commitments, aims and planned actions to create a fairer and more inclusive University.

Promoting ethical procurement and employment

Responsible procurement includes considering the working conditions of people in our wide-ranging supply chains. Our modern slavery statements outline responsibilities for identifying and addressing exploitation, while procurement guidance sets expectations for purchasing decisions.