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University prepares for community engagement as Barrow campus construction progresses
As construction continues on its Barrow campus, teams across the University of Cumbria are supporting and participating in upcoming community events.

Barrow campus contractor Caddick champions community with social value investment
Work to deliver the new University of Cumbria Barrow Campus is bringing a boost to the local community as main contractor, Caddick, fulfils its pledge to support a range of charitable and education initiatives.

Partnership to boost primary teaching in Barrow
A new partnership between South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust and the University of Cumbria launches today to boost recruitment to primary teaching.

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 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.

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.

Full planning permission granted for new university campus in Barrow, Cumbria
Proposals to create a university campus in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria have been granted full planning permission.

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.

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.

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.

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.