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University lecturer completes epic 50-mile ultra-marathon

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:00 Z

Parent Power initiative introduced in Barrow to break down barriers to higher education

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:30:00 Z

University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus welcomed parents and carers from across Barrow-in-Furness for the first Parent Power event. It marks an important step in a new initiative designed to improve access to education and unlocking opportunity for young people locally.

Educate North Awards 2026: Success for University of Cumbria

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:00 Z

The University of Cumbria is celebrating after winning a prestigious Educate North Award.

Lancashire health leader appointed as a University of Cumbria Professor of Practice

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:30:00 Z

Honorary role for Chief Nursing Officer as she returns to her alma mater.

Grand Départ GB launches poster design competition for students

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:34:00 Z

The opportunity to design official posters for the historic 2027 Grand Départs of the Tour de France is now available for art, design and creative students studying in the Cumberland Council area.

Legal professionals inspire future generations at Cumbria’s university

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:30:00 Z

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

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

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:15:00 Z

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.

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

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:30:00 Z

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.

Outdoor learning strengths underlined at University of Cumbria conference

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:20:00 Z

Next phase of University of Cumbria Citadels regeneration project begins

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:50:00 Z

Progress is visible at Carlisle’s historic Citadels site, as the advanced works phase of the University of Cumbria’s flagship regeneration project, supported through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, gets underway.