A UNIVERSITY has seen its key managers awarded higher level qualifications.

The University of Central Lancashire, which also has a Burnley campus, has seen 33 managers given internationally recognised accreditations.

The Institute of Leadership and Management has given the UCLan managers level three certificates in leadership and management.

They received the accreditation following the completion of an intensive 12 month leadership development programme with Real Results Training.

UCLan Vice Chancellor, Professor Gerry Kelleher said: “I want to offer my congratulations to all of the staff receiving awards.

“It’s important that we recognise the commitment they have made as many of the participants are already highly qualified.”