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University of Cumbria leads international project to strengthen disaster resilience in Himalayan communities

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 Z

The University of Cumbria is leading an international partnership behind the launch of Apada Sahayak, a new bilingual app designed to help communities across the Himalayan region strengthen their preparedness for natural hazards and disasters.

“I left school with no qualifications, now I’m driving regeneration in my home town” – University of Cumbria prize-winning graduate Nina Albertelli

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:45:00 Z

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

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 Z

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.

Honorary Doctorate for Cumbrian farmer and writer who has made global impact

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 Z

A prominent farmer and best-selling writer has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Cumbria.

Delights of drawing land graduation prize for University of Cumbria’s Lily Joyce

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:45:00 Z

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

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:45:00 Z

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

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:15:00 Z

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

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 Z

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.

University of Cumbria becomes a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:30:00 Z

The University of Cumbria has secured a place at the forefront of a major new national defence partnership as a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).

University of Cumbria Professor featured at the grand opening of National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 Z

University of Cumbria Professor Robert Montgomery was honoured at the grand opening of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C., where he delivered a keynote address and was recognised through a permanent exhibition celebrating his conservation science career.