University of Central Lancashire
 The University of Central Lancashire (abbreviated UCLan) is a public university based in Preston Lancashire England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge founded in 1828. Subsequently known as Harris Art College then Preston Polytechnic then Lancashire Polytechnic in 1992 it was granted university status by the Privy Council. The university is the eighth largest in the UK in terms of student numbers.