The partnership that helped Chloe achieve her zoology dream
When Chloe Beer from Durham crossed the stage at the University of Cumbria graduation ceremony this week, she was not celebrating alone.
Alongside family, friends and fellow graduates, she was also sharing the moment with British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter Andy Long. Originally from Glasgow and now living in Maryport, Andy’s dedication behind the scenes helped make every lecture, seminar and fieldwork experience throughout Chloe’s Zoology degree accessible.
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Author of The Wordsworth Way Literary Walking Guide has been named a University of Cumbria Alumnus of the Year 2026.
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School children, university staff and students from around the world are converging in Carlisle this week for the University of Cumbria summer graduations at the city’s 900-year-old cathedral.
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The partnership that helped Chloe achieve her zoology dream
When Chloe Beer from Durham crossed the stage at the University of Cumbria graduation ceremony this week, she was not celebrating alone.
Alongside family, friends and fellow graduates, she was also sharing the moment with British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter Andy Long. Originally from Glasgow and now living in Maryport, Andy’s dedication behind the scenes helped make every lecture, seminar and fieldwork experience throughout Chloe’s Zoology degree accessible.
University of Cumbria celebrates trailblazing graduate Jade Cookson
Author of The Wordsworth Way Literary Walking Guide has been named a University of Cumbria Alumnus of the Year 2026.
Celebrating success this week at University of Cumbria graduations
School children, university staff and students from around the world are converging in Carlisle this week for the University of Cumbria summer graduations at the city’s 900-year-old cathedral.
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