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Local students gain first-hand experience at University of Cumbria
Two ambitious students, Jacob from Ulverston Victoria High School and Orla from Dallam School, spent their February half-term on a week-long Dream Placement at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus, gaining first-hand insight into university life while developing and exploring key skills.
University of Cumbria branches out with the Welsh Government to support the upskilling of forestry professionals
The University of Cumbria in partnership with the Welsh Government, are offering current employees working in forestry and from businesses based in Wales the opportunity to become professionally recognised with an industry standard qualification starting with the completion of a fully funded one day workshop in March to be held in Llandrindod Wells.
University of Cumbria delivers out-of-this-world learning experience in Barrow this half-term
Local children enjoyed an unforgettable journey through space this half-term as the University of Cumbria joined forces with Furness Education Trust to deliver Cosmic Creatopia – an immersive day of science and creativity at Furness Academy on 18 February.
University of Cumbria’s Dustin Hosseini is named a community champion of 2026
Recognising people who collaborate with technology for the good of the education sector as a whole. A University of Cumbria lecturer in Health Science, Dustin Hosseini, has been named one of 15 education and research sector community champions by Jisc.
First British Astronaut Helen Sharman Inspires Cumbrian Students
The University of Cumbria and the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) welcomed Helen Sharman CMG OBE, the first British astronaut, to Cumbria as part of a series of STEMM outreach visits across local schools.
University of Cumbria appoints new healthcare Professors
University of Cumbria has recently appointed two new professors to help shape the future workforce for nursing, midwifery, pharmacy and allied health professions.
University of Cumbria launches innovative Tourism and Visitor Economy Degrees with paid placements
The University of Cumbria has announced the launch of new forward-thinking tourism and visitor economy programmes, designed to equip students with real-world experience, paid industry placements, and a deep understanding of place-based learning in one of the UK’s most significant tourism destinations.
University of Cumbria and Furness College partnership strengthens vision for Barrow’s growing higher education future
A strengthened partnership between the University of Cumbria and Furness College, known as the Barrow Learning Quarter, will transform education, skills and economic opportunity in Barrow, marking a major step forward in the town’s higher education future.
University of Cumbria to host prestigious World Food Prize Foundation UK Youth Institute
The University of Cumbria is proud to announce a partnership with the World Food Prize Foundation, bringing the internationally renowned Global Challenge to its Ambleside campus in the Lake District on 22 April 2026. This milestone event marks the University of Cumbria as the first UK university to host this prestigious initiative.
North West leads the way with UK’s first academy for hospice and palliative care workers
Hospice and Palliative Care Academy is a central hub for people who want to explore learning and career opportunities across end-of-life care
North West’s first midwifery apprentices graduate in Cumbria
Six pioneering midwifery apprentices have recently graduated from the University of Cumbria, marking a significant step forward in healthcare and workforce development in the North West of England.
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.