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Community art brings Barrow's first university campus to life

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:45:00 Z

Two new murals celebrating the town's local identity and community have been unveiled at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus. They have been created through a collaborative project involving local people, university staff and students, BarrowFull and international street artist ATMA.

New exhibition showcases Cumbria’s arts students

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:15:00 Z

International College students set for next step of university journey after 100% pass rate

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 Z

A new journey is about to be made as the first students from the International College progress on to degree-level study at the University of Cumbria.

BAE Systems senior leader joins University of Cumbria's Faculty for Business, Industry and Leadership

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

Professor of Practice role for Will Tudor, Director of Digital Shipyard at BAE Systems.

With his extensive expertise and experience in digital engineering, systems engineering and defence innovation, Will Tudor will be supporting the University of Cumbria's teaching and industry engagement.

Cumbria law student wins prestigious dissertation prize

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:30:00 Z

Andy Griffiths: From University of Cumbria gym to Commonwealth Games medal

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

University of Cumbria alumnus Andy Griffiths says he “still can’t believe it” after winning a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Paramedic named University of Cumbria 'Apprentice of the Year'

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:16:00 Z

University of Cumbria graduate helps drive plans to tackle rural health inequalities

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 Z

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’.

University of Cumbria expands innovative upland collaboration course to Dartmoor National Park

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 Z

Successful pilot programme in the Lake District paves the way for rollout within another key protected landscape, Dartmoor National Park, supporting protected landscapes and rural communities.

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.