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University of Cumbria Sponsors the 20th Love Barrow Awards as it prepares to open its doors to students in September

The University of Cumbria is proud to have sponsored the 20th Love Barrow Awards, a celebration of the individuals, groups, and organisations that make a significant difference to the Barrow community.

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University of Cumbria hosts Wordsworth Way walking trail launch

In time for the Easter weekend, the new Wordsworth Way walking trail launch took place on the University of Cumbria Ambleside campus on Monday 7 April 2025. 

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The experts that can outsmart optical illusions

A research collaboration led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and involving University of Cumbria has found that medical imaging experts are adept at solving common optical illusions.

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University of Cumbria part of consortium awarded funding to transform dementia support

Professor Amanda Taylor-Beswick is one of three professors from the University of Cumbria, Northumbria University and Newcastle University, working with digital health hub NortHFutures, NHS Trusts and other stakeholders across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) region, as part of the Technology Empowered Dementia Independence (TEDI) Network Plus.

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Narrowing the HE gap: Hello Future helps 25,000 11-18s across Cumbria

A specialist programme delivering impartial support, activities and advice to 11-18 year olds about higher education and skills options has reached a significant milestone - supporting 25,000 young people in Cumbria. 

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Shining a light on Cumbria’s shared ambitions for growth

With shared ambitions for regional growth, the University of Cumbria and Enterprising Cumbria are shining a spotlight on the county’s new economic strategy.

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Be part of history: Design Cumbria’s first Community Flag

Cumbria is set to receive its very own community flag, and residents from across the county are invited to unleash their creativity and contribute to its design. 

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Community leaders help university shape growth plans for Barrow

On 11 March, the University of Cumbria hosted an insightful day bringing together its senior leaders along with several key guests from the local community. Among the attendees were local councillors, senior leads from Team Barrow, and colleagues from BAE Systems. Together, they came to help shape the university’s approach to its integration into the Barrow area.

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Lived experience immortalised in immersive technology, inspiring student nurses and healthcare professionals

  • New project launched by the University of Cumbria, supported by musician Dr Clarence Adoo MBE 
  • University seeks others to share lived experiences for the innovative scheme
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Team Barrow leader visits new University of Cumbria campus

Dr Simon Case, the newly appointed Chair of Team Barrow’s delivery board, which is overseeing the area’s £200million transformation fund, has visited the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus for the first time.

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Planning permission granted for extension to the new University of Cumbria Barrow campus

University of Cumbria is delighted to announce that it has secured planning permission to extend its new campus in Barrow-in-Furness. 

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Strengthening Cumbria's Lawyer workforce: MoU signed between University of Cumbria and Bendles Solicitors

Two leading organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which focusses on the development of a range of mutually beneficial initiatives strengthening the education, employment and engagement aspects of both organisations.