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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.

Celebrating one year of Barrow’s first university campus

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:52:00 Z

A year ago, Barrow made history as it became a university town for the first time. The University of Cumbria welcomed its first students to the new Buccleuch Dock Road campus and marked the start of a new era of higher education and opportunity for the area.

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