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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. 

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.

• 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

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.

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

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.

This week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd’s innovative carbon calculator has been adopted by the International Union of Conservation and Nature UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) for use in the UK Peatland Code.

Student filmmaker Megan Richards is celebrating winning an industry award for her passion project that tells the story of protecting the vulnerable Iberian Lynx. 

Acclaimed for internationally renowned research, University of Cumbria is introducing seven compelling podcasts showcasing work destined to make a difference.

Up to 100 personnel have taken part in a multi-agency exercise designed to put final-year University of Cumbria paramedic students through their paces before graduating this summer. 

During National Apprenticeship Week 2025, the University of Cumbria celebrates Chloe Austin.

During National Apprenticeship Week 2025, the University of Cumbria is announcing the launch of its new Digital User Experience (UX) Professional Degree Apprenticeship. The university’s new specialist apprenticeship will start in September 2025, delivered from its Carlisle campus.