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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.