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University of Cumbria welcomes healthcare leaders to the Barrow Campus

The University of Cumbria welcomed key healthcare leaders and regional stakeholders to its Barrow campus for an event focused on the future of community-based healthcare delivery and the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and health technologies on the workforce.

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Hello Future’s 'Breaking the Mould' project shortlisted for national Diversity & Inclusion Award.

Hello Future and the University of Cumbria are proud to announce that the Breaking the Mould project was shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion Award at the National Men and Boys Awards 2025.

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University of Cumbria announces appointment of Richard Leafe as Professor of Practice

The University of Cumbria is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Leafe, former Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, as a Professor of Practice within the Institute of Science & Environment (IoSE) and the Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas (CNPPA).

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Mental health nursing graduate recognised for outstanding contribution

Career changer Adam Howorth was honoured at his University of Cumbria graduation ceremony last week, where he was awarded the Lana Maddison Prize for Mental Health Nursing.

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University of Cumbria celebrates prize winners from the first cohort of Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship graduates

The University of Cumbria is proud to celebrate the graduation of the first cohort from its Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship, delivered through the National School of Forestry (NSF) in Ambleside, the largest provider of undergraduate forestry and woodland courses in England.

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Inspirational headteacher named a Cumbria ‘Alumnus of the Year 2025’

An inspiring educator who has fulfilled his ambition of becoming a headteacher just ten years after graduating is the latest recipient of a University of Cumbria Alumnus of the Year award.  

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Celebrating success at University of Cumbria graduations

Over 1,000 students are celebrating this week the completion of their undergraduate degrees and postgraduate studies in a range of academic fields.

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National award for community project celebrating Carlisle United's history

The Backing the Blues project has been honoured with the Celebrating Community Sporting Heritage Award, presented at a ceremony at Headingley Stadium in Leeds earlier this month.

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University of Cumbria joins Carlisle Cathedral Safeguarding Season

The 2025 Safeguarding Season has run from 10-21 November

University of Cumbria academic contributes expertise on seed dispersal to new Amazon rainforest study

University of Cumbria academic contributes to a new Amazon rainforest study

Dr Joseph Hawes, Senior Lecturer in Ecology & Conservation in the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Science & Environment, has contributed specialist expertise to a new international study revealing that human disturbance is profoundly transforming the ecological functions and evolutionary history of the Amazon rainforest.

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University artists' football club sculpture unveiled

Carlisle United have unveiled a touching new feature in its Memory Garden created by two graduate artists from the University of Cumbria's Institute of Education, Arts and Society. 

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National education expert joins University of Cumbria as Professor of Practice (Public Sector)

Matt Hood OBE, currently a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has been appointed a Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria.