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Large group of University of Cumbria graduates wearing academic robes and caps in grounds of Carlisle Cathedral in July 2023

First paramedics on ‘trailblazing’ apprenticeship graduate and enter NHS workforce

200 paramedic apprentices from across England officially graduated from University of Cumbria having learnt while they earned over the last two years. 

Amy Milburn

Building skills for Cumbria: Clearing helps Covid care home worker to become social worker

Driven by her passion to deliver quality social care, Amy Milburn left her care home role during the Covid pandemic to return to learning because she ‘wanted to do more’ to help those in need. 

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South African scientists travel globe for daughter’s graduation

Two parasitic disease experts from South Africa have travelled more than 14,000 kilometres (8,500 miles) to join their daughter’s celebration at the University of Cumbria’s summer 2023 graduations.  

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Summer graduations 2023: University’s first paramedic and policing apprentices to join celebrations

PRESS NOTICE: With a week to go, the University of Cumbria is making final preparations for its summer 2023 graduation ceremonies.

Music producer and songwriter Brian Higgins, born and raised in west Cumbria, at Carlisle Cathedral after the University of Cumbria bestows an Honorary Fellowship upon him in recognition of his lifelong and outstanding contribution to the music industry. 
University Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell presents Brian with his honorary award.
24 November 2022.
Credit: University of Cumbria/Jonathan Becker

Music maestro honoured by University of Cumbria

One of the UK’s most successful record producers and songwriters has returned to his home county to be honoured for his contribution to the music industry. 

Prof Kath McCourt, Honorary Doctorate, 23 Nov 2022

North East figure honoured for outstanding global contribution to nursing, midwifery and education

The President of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation, which represents the nurses' associations of more than 50 countries, has been awarded the University of Cumbria’s highest honour.

Graduation group at Carlisle Cathedral

Ceremonies to celebrate University of Cumbria graduates

Internationally recognised in the fields of nursing, midwifery and education, a North of England health trust leader along with a former High Sheriff will join 1,200 students who are graduating from the University of Cumbria next week. 

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Pioneering occupational health nurse receives honorary fellowship for commitment to profession

An influential international occupational health nurse credited with shaping the present-day profession has been awarded an honorary fellowship for her lifelong and outstanding service to occupational health.

Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices July 2022

Graduation for pioneering nursing apprentices

The first students to complete a pioneering university-level apprenticeship to qualify as registered nurses are celebrating their graduations.  

Caption: (l-r) University of Cumbria Business School lecturer Daniela Campaniolo, International Business Management graduate Rena Bijman, Dr Yvonne Klose, deputy head of DAA Wirtschaftsakademie; and senior lecturer Karam Al Mandil from the University of Cumbria’s Business School. Pictured outside Carlisle Cathedral after Rena's graduation on Thursday 21 July 2022.

Rena's 14-hour dash from Germany to make graduation

When her flight from Germany to the UK was grounded, there was no other option for Rena Bijman who did not want to miss her university graduation after achieving a first-class honours degree. 

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Class of 2022 summer graduations to begin

A Denmark-based octogenarian credited with promoting and shaping the field of occupational health nursing worldwide for over half a century and one of Cumbria’s leading tourism and economic figures will join more than 800 students graduating from the University of Cumbria this week.

Graduands at Carlisle Cathedral, April 2022 - University of Cumbria graduations for Classes of 2020 and 2021

Graduations - 19-21 July 2022

The University of Cumbria is preparing to host its July round of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022