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'Fantastic opportunity' as Law Society President pays visit to University of Cumbria

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:30:00 Z

Career development and the future of the legal profession were key topics on the agenda as the University of Cumbria hosted the President of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Landmark Barrow summit underlines power of arts in driving regeneration

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:30:00 Z

A landmark summit highlighting the transformative power of arts and culture has been held at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus.

Grade II listed building’s origins remembered at Cumbria university campus

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 Z

The history of a landmark building at the University of Cumbria is being remembered with a blue plaque, in partnership with the Carlisle & District Civic Trust.

University of Cumbria secures £4m to boost UK defence skills pipeline

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 Z

The University of Cumbria has secured almost £4 million in government funding to help meet critical national skills needs in the defence sector.

University of Cumbria ranked top 5 nationally for graduate employability

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 Z

The University of Cumbria has been ranked No.1 in the Northwest and among the top five universities in the UK for graduate outcomes, according to the latest Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) data.

National cultural leaders to headline Barrow Arts Dividend Summit at University of Cumbria

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:30:00 Z

Barrow-in-Furness will take centre stage this June as two influential cultural figures, Darren Henley and Wayne Hemingway, lead a landmark summit focused on the transformative power of arts and culture.

Made in Carlisle | artists celebrated at university degree show

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30:00 Z

In a free exhibition, the University of Cumbria is throwing open its doors next week and inviting visitors to enjoy the work of its final year creative and media arts students.

New professors join the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Health

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:30:00 Z

The University of Cumbria has appointed two new Visiting Professors to support its continuing mission of shaping the healthcare workforce of the future.

Artefacts make journey to Ethiopia following handover ceremony at University of Cumbria campus

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 Z

‘Culturally significant’ artefacts have completed their journey from Lancaster to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, following a handover event at the University of Cumbria.

University of Cumbria professor selected as expert for government group

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 Z

A University of Cumbria professor has been named as one of the experts appointed to a UK Government group.