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“I left school with no qualifications, now I’m driving regeneration in my home town” – University of Cumbria prize-winning graduate Nina Albertelli

Mature learner Nina Albertelli who left school with no formal qualifications is celebrating her University of Cumbria graduation, also receiving a special award for the contribution that she is making to her local community of Cleator Moor in the west of the county.

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University of Cumbria paramedicine academic remembered in new graduation prize

An experienced paramedic working in the UK and internationally is the first recipient of a new graduation prize established in memory of a University of Cumbria academic who died in 2025. 

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University of Cumbria celebrates trailblazing graduate Jade Cookson

Author of The Wordsworth Way Literary Walking Guide has been named a University of Cumbria Alumnus of the Year 2026. 

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Summer graduations for University of Cumbria take place this month

Nine ceremonies across three days - 14-16 July - at Carlisle Cathedral

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University of Cumbria Graduate Wins Prestigious Derwent Prize for Excellence

British art materials manufacturer support university's emerging artists 

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Herdy’s Antarctic Adventure – University of Cumbria reaches the end of the Earth

Meet Little Herdy, the much-loved, unofficial mascot of the University of Cumbria, that’s inspiring the Class of 2025 and more by reaching the South Pole. 

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University of Cumbria honours cultural leader behind major Carlisle redevelopment

A leading figure at Tullie in Carlisle has been named Alumnus of the Year 2025.

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Love and lifelong friendship: found in Lancaster, celebrated in Cumbria

Love and lifelong friendships found in Lancaster have been celebrated at University of Cumbria’s winter 2024 graduation ceremonies at Carlisle Cathedral. 

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“Public service is a gift” - National policing figure honoured by Cumbria’s university

A former Cumbria Chief Constable who today has a national role in improving the police response to domestic abuse and protecting people from violence has been honoured for her unwavering public service. 

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“Don’t give up when life deals you a bad hand!” - the rallying cry of resilience to Cumbria’s university graduates

That’s the motivational message to the latest students graduating from University of Cumbria this week. 

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First honorary fellowship of Cumbria’s November 2024 graduations

An Honorary Fellowship has been awarded to Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir on the first day of the University of Cumbria’s November graduation ceremonies in recognition of her contributions to arts, international research and practice. 

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2024 Alumnus of the Year award conferred at Cumbria's university graduation ceremonies

Each year University of Cumbria pays recognition to a graduate who has excelled in their career, supports their community and acts as advocate for the university’s activities. The Alumnus of the Year recipients are nominated by members of the university community and approved by its board.