Dozens of former Preston Polytechnic students took a trip back through the decades.
The University of Lancashire invited all those who studied at the institution when it was the Lancashire or Preston Poly in the early 1970s up to the early 1990s.
More than 50 former students returned to the Preston campus to see how it had changed.
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Alan Brierley completed a graphic design degree in 1977. He said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and was so interested to hear about the history of the University and to see how the campus has grown in the fifty years since I graduated.
“We managed to see our old studios, which are now divided and used by law students, and some parts of the campus I recognised from all those years ago. Some are completely new and different. I was impressed with the infrastructure of the University and how much is now available to the students in terms of their education, welfare, and social development.”
Another alumnus, Ian Scott, completed his accounting degree in 1986.
He said: “It was the first time I had been in the campus buildings since 1986 and the facilities are extremely impressive. Our student ambassador was a credit to the University and the tour was extremely informative. It was also great to meet the gentleman in the tech building who proudly showed off his machine shop and flight simulator. We could have chatted to him all day!”
Pat Heys graduated with a degree in geography and education in 1992, just as the University of Central Lancashire came into existence.
She said: “I was one of the first to wear the cap and gown for UCLan. It was a new era for a university that pushed the boundaries beyond The Harris Institute. At 77-years-old I look back with pride that so many family members have been educated or worked there, dating back to the 1920’s.”
Head of Development and alumni at University of Lancashire Maggie Wild said: “Our alumni are an important part of our story. It was a pleasure to bring them back to see how their University continues to grow and develop for future generations.”
