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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.

“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.