“I left school with no qualifications, now I’m driving regeneration in my home town” – University of Cumbria prize-winning graduate Nina Albertelli
Mature learner Nina Albertelli who left school with no formal qualifications is celebrating her University of Cumbria graduation, also receiving a special award for the contribution that she is making to her local community of Cleator Moor in the west of the county.
University of Cumbria paramedicine academic remembered in new graduation prize
An experienced paramedic working in the UK and internationally is the first recipient of a new graduation prize established in memory of a University of Cumbria academic who died in 2025.
Delights of drawing land graduation prize for University of Cumbria’s Lily Joyce
Celebrating creativity and craftsmanship, graduate artist Elizabeth (Lily) Joyce has been honoured with a special award by British art materials manufacturer Derwent.
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.
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University of Cumbria graduate helps drive plans to tackle rural health inequalities
A University of Cumbria graduate is helping drive efforts to reduce inequality in the region after writing her dissertation on a proposed mobile ‘health van’.
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