University of Cumbria announces appointment of Richard Leafe as Professor of Practice
The University of Cumbria is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Leafe, former Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, as a Professor of Practice within the Institute of Science & Environment (IoSE) and the Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas (CNPPA).
Inspirational headteacher named a Cumbria ‘Alumnus of the Year 2025’
An inspiring educator who has fulfilled his ambition of becoming a headteacher just ten years after graduating is the latest recipient of a University of Cumbria Alumnus of the Year award.
University of Cumbria joins Carlisle Cathedral Safeguarding Season
The 2025 Safeguarding Season has run from 10-21 November
University artists' football club sculpture unveiled
Carlisle United have unveiled a touching new feature in its Memory Garden created by two graduate artists from the University of Cumbria's Institute of Education, Arts and Society.
National education expert joins University of Cumbria as Professor of Practice (Public Sector)
Matt Hood OBE, currently a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has been appointed a Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria.
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University of Cumbria announces appointment of Richard Leafe as Professor of Practice
The University of Cumbria is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Leafe, former Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, as a Professor of Practice within the Institute of Science & Environment (IoSE) and the Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas (CNPPA).
Mental health nursing graduate recognised for outstanding contribution
Career changer Adam Howorth was honoured at his University of Cumbria graduation ceremony last week, where he was awarded the Lana Maddison Prize for Mental Health Nursing.
University of Cumbria celebrates prize winners from the first cohort of Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship graduates
The University of Cumbria is proud to celebrate the graduation of the first cohort from its Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship, delivered through the National School of Forestry (NSF) in Ambleside, the largest provider of undergraduate forestry and woodland courses in England.
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