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Claire Aindow Conference Cumbria

University senior leader joins expert panel of Conference Cumbria 2026

Claire Aindow, Pro Vice Chancellor (Growth and Development), to take part in key county event

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Students explore future careers at MoD ‘Big Bang’ event in Barrow

Nearly 100 college students from across Lancashire attended the MoD ‘Big Bang’ event at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus, gaining first-hand insight into careers in engineering, defence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

The Law Society's Beth Quinn, UoC Student Law Society's Charlie Hooper, Lara Pollington and Ellie McKenna, Law Society President Mark Evans, and lecturer Kieron Metcalf-2

'Fantastic opportunity' as Law Society President pays visit to University of Cumbria

Career development and the future of the legal profession were key topics on the agenda as the University of Cumbria hosted the President of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Headline speakers Darren Henley and Wayne Hemingway with the university’s Vice Chancellor, Julie Mennell

Landmark Barrow summit underlines power of arts in driving regeneration

A landmark summit highlighting the transformative power of arts and culture has been held at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus.

Skiddaw blue plaque

Grade II listed building’s origins remembered at Cumbria university campus

The history of a landmark building at the University of Cumbria is being remembered with a blue plaque, in partnership with the Carlisle & District Civic Trust.

An external shot of the University of Cumbria's Barrow campus

University of Cumbria secures £4m to boost UK defence skills pipeline

The University of Cumbria has secured almost £4 million in government funding to help meet critical national skills needs in the defence sector.

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University of Cumbria ranked top 5 nationally for graduate employability

The University of Cumbria has been ranked No.1 in the Northwest and among the top five universities in the UK for graduate outcomes, according to the latest Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) data.

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National cultural leaders to headline Barrow Arts Dividend Summit at University of Cumbria

Barrow-in-Furness will take centre stage this June as two influential cultural figures, Darren Henley and Wayne Hemingway, lead a landmark summit focused on the transformative power of arts and culture.

Made in Carlisle 2026

Made in Carlisle | artists celebrated at university degree show

In a free exhibition, the University of Cumbria is throwing open its doors next week and inviting visitors to enjoy the work of its final year creative and media arts students.

VPs - Sarina and Karen

New professors join the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Health

The University of Cumbria has appointed two new Visiting Professors to support its continuing mission of shaping the healthcare workforce of the future.

Hero image - Lord Robert Napier (R) with his sister, Ruth Self, and Dr Alula Pankhurst with the bracelet

Artefacts make journey to Ethiopia following handover ceremony at University of Cumbria campus

‘Culturally significant’ artefacts have completed their journey from Lancaster to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, following a handover event at the University of Cumbria.