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Proposed extension for new University of Cumbria Barrow campus

Creating a healthcare workforce fit for the future is shaping a new university campus in Cumbria. 

Barrow October 2024

Barrow campus sign of change for higher education ‘cold spot’

Symbolic of the birth of Barrow-in-Furness as a university town, University of Cumbria is delighted to provide an update on its intent to support the expansion of the town’s education, economic and cultural opportunities with its new campus currently under construction.  

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New year marks contractor's arrival on Barrow-in-Furness university campus site

The University of Cumbria is delighted to announce that family business Caddick Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor to create the first university campus in Barrow-in-Furness.  

Professors Jill and Paul Stewart, Institute of Engineering, Computing and Advanced Manufacturing, University of Cumbria

University academic investment complements regional transformation plans

The University of Cumbria is growing its academic provision, helping to deliver its long-term strategic mission to provide enhanced higher education and address regional and sector demands for higher-level skills.

Prof Mark Wilson working on the polar bear project.

Spotlight on 'real world' research with podcast first

The University of Cumbria has joined the conversation with its first-ever series of podcasts highlighting ‘real-world’ research.

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University campus project receives support

Plans to create a new university campus as part of a wider vision to transform lives in a recognised higher education (HE) ‘cold spot’ have taken a major step forward. 

Brilliant Barrow

University-backed 'Brilliant Barrow' project wins £25m funding

An ambitious scheme backed by the University of Cumbria to transform Barrow for future generations has secured £25 million from the government’s Towns Fund.