Press notice: Celebrations for Cumbria’s university graduands
Carlisle Cathedral will play host to thousands of visitors next week when University of Cumbria graduation ceremonies take place.
More than 1,100 students are the latest to successfully complete their undergraduate degrees and postgraduate programmes in a range of academic fields.
These include the arts, education, teacher training, science and environment, along with health including nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, and other allied health areas, as well as policing, tourism management, project management, and business administration.
Those who have studied at the university’s sites in Carlisle, Ambleside, Lancaster, and London will be heading to Carlisle for the graduation celebrations, as will those who have studied in their workplaces, via distance learning or through degree apprenticeships routes.
Eight ceremonies will take place across 19-21 November inclusive. A number of honorary and other special awards will be conferred too.
Highlights include:
Tuesday 19 November
Honorary Fellowships for Professor Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir (in recognition of her lifelong and significant contribution to contemporary arts research and practice) and Cumbrian peer Lord Inglewood, (in recognition of his lifelong and outstanding contribution to public service).
Wednesday 20 November
Barbara Stephens OBE will receive an Honorary Doctorate, the university’s highest honorary award. Jo Lappin MBE will receive an Honorary Fellowship (in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Cumbrian economy).
The university will welcome MBA graduands from around the world, all of whom have completed University of Cumbria MBA (Master of Business Administration) programmes with the university’s Zurich-based partner Robert Kennedy College.
Thursday 21 November
Former Cumbria Chief Constable Michelle Skeer QPM OBE will be awarded an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of her lifelong and outstanding contribution to public service.
A breakdown of ceremonies by time, date and academic programme is available online at https://tinyurl.com/ybd4af7k
Our team is happy to consider media requests. Please contact our team in advance of the graduation ceremonies.
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Notes to editors
- We are happy to discuss media requests and help you plan your visit to the graduation ceremonies at Carlisle Cathedral. Please email news@cumbria.ac.uk or call 01228 279316.