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Law conference 2026 - with Hannah Smith of Bendles2

Legal professionals inspire future generations at Cumbria’s university

Carlisle law firm Bendles and criminal barrister Gerard Rogerson have been sharing their expertise with students at University of Cumbria. 

World Food Prize Foundation UK Youth Institute-3

University of Cumbria hosts first World Food Prize Foundation UK Youth Institute, inspiring young leaders on global food security

The World Food Prize Foundation UK Youth Institute made its landmark debut last week at the Ambleside campus of University of Cumbria, marking the first time the programme has been hosted in the United Kingdom. The University of Cumbria is the first UK university to deliver this transformative event, bringing together aspiring young leaders aged 15 - 18 from several UK schools and colleges.

Barrow Does Comics

University of Cumbria launches inaugural Barrow Does Comics festival with “Drawn to the Screen” event

The University of Cumbria proudly hosted the opening event of Barrow Does Comics, a comic arts festival ran by Barrow BID and Lakes International Comics Arts Foundation, welcoming audiences to its Barrow campus for an evening of live illustration and creative insight.