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Two higher education leaders bring their international research experience to Cumbria’s university
University of Cumbria today announces two new exceptional academics with international reputations in the form of Professor Robert Montgomery, a new director for Research and Knowledge Exchange in the university’s Institute of Science and Environment, and Professor Yanguo Jing, the university’s new Dean of the Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

University of Cumbria joins forces with Fuse
University of Cumbria has joined Fuse to bring fresh expertise in health inequalities, social determinants of health, knowledge exchange, and rural and coastal health - expanding the Centre’s ability to address the unique challenges faced by communities in these areas.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.