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North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and the University of Cumbria are pleased to jointly announce the award of a new contract for the delivery of the Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship programme.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.