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Universities unite in landmark agreement to strengthen Lancashire and Cumbria

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 Z

Universities in Lancashire and Cumbria have formalised their commitment to working together with civic partners by signing a landmark agreement.

New panels celebrate military history of University of Cumbria's Lancaster campus

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:35:00 Z

New interpretation panels commemorating the rich military history of the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus have been unveiled.

University of Cumbria joins pioneering initiative to create career pathways for young people in Barrow

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:35:00 Z

The University of Cumbria is part of a pioneering initiative to create clear pathways from education into high-quality careers.

Nursing and midwifery leader brings expertise to University of Cumbria through honorary role

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 Z

An accomplished nursing and midwifery leader is looking to help inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals after being appointed as a Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria.

North West Ambulance Service and University of Cumbria confirm paramedic apprenticeship partnership extension

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:45:00 Z

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and the University of Cumbria are pleased to jointly announce the award of a new contract for the delivery of the Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship programme.

Honorary Doctor elected Fellow of Australia’s leading engineering academy

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:15:00 Z

Graduations 2026: Boost for Carlisle businesses through university celebrations

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:15:00 Z

University of Cumbria appoints Dr Rebecca Weston as Professor of Practice to strengthen ambitions

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z

The University of Cumbria has appointed Dr Rebecca Weston CPhys, CEng, MBA (Oxon), FInstP, FNucI, FREng as Professor of Practice within its Institute of Engineering, Computing and Advanced Manufacturing, reinforcing the university's commitment to supporting the UK's growing defence, advanced manufacturing and nuclear sectors through education and industry collaboration.

Experienced nursing leader joins University of Cumbria's Faculty of Health

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:15:00 Z

An experienced Chief Nurse will join the University of Cumbria's Faculty of Health as an Honorary Professor of Practice (Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions).

University of Cumbria among those to back Future Jobs Roadmap

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:15:00 Z

The University of Cumbria is among those backing a major new plan to help get more graduates into good jobs and to provide lifelong careers support.