News
91 items found, showing page 1 of 8
Workforce development event hosted by University of Cumbria at Barrow campus
The University of Cumbria welcomed employers from across the country to its Barrow campus on Tuesday 3 March for Building the Future Workforce, an employer-focused event designed to explore skills development and future workforce needs.
Wayne Hemingway inspires students at University of Cumbria event in Barrow
Students from the local area visited University of Cumbria’s Barrow-in-Furness campus on 26 February for an inspiring and thought-provoking audience with internationally renowned designer and University of Cumbria Honorary Fellow, Wayne Hemingway MBE. The event provided a valuable opportunity for students to gain direct insight from a respected entrepreneur while reinforcing the university’s focus on people, place and partnership.
Local students gain first-hand experience at University of Cumbria
Two ambitious students, Jacob from Ulverston Victoria High School and Orla from Dallam School, spent their February half-term on a week-long Dream Placement at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus, gaining first-hand insight into university life while developing and exploring key skills.
University of Cumbria delivers out-of-this-world learning experience in Barrow this half-term
Local children enjoyed an unforgettable journey through space this half-term as the University of Cumbria joined forces with Furness Education Trust to deliver Cosmic Creatopia – an immersive day of science and creativity at Furness Academy on 18 February.
University of Cumbria and Furness College partnership strengthens vision for Barrow’s growing higher education future
A strengthened partnership between the University of Cumbria and Furness College, known as the Barrow Learning Quarter, will transform education, skills and economic opportunity in Barrow, marking a major step forward in the town’s higher education future.
University of Cumbria welcomes healthcare leaders to the Barrow Campus
The University of Cumbria welcomed key healthcare leaders and regional stakeholders to its Barrow campus for an event focused on the future of community-based healthcare delivery and the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and health technologies on the workforce.
University of Cumbria joins Carlisle Cathedral Safeguarding Season
The 2025 Safeguarding Season has run from 10-21 November
Community leaders visit Barrow university campus
Highlighting its commitment to local partnership and growth, yesterday the University of Cumbria welcomed a delegation of community leaders for a tour of its newly completed campus in Barrow-in-Furness.
University of Cumbria Institute of Health hosts powerful conference focused on equity and inclusion
Future frontline professionals have been learning how different aspects of identity can influence and impact experiences within education and healthcare.
Defence Secretary visits new University of Cumbria Barrow campus
The University of Cumbria has welcomed the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, to its new multi-million pound campus in Barrow-in-Furness.
University of Cumbria welcomes first students to brand-new Barrow campus in landmark moment for the town
This week, the University of Cumbria celebrates the opening of its brand-new Barrow campus to its students, marking a historic milestone for the town as it becomes a university town for the first time. Located in an area historically marked by low participation in higher education, the new campus represents a significant step forward in expanding access and aspiration for the region.
Barrow vision offers lessons to university sector on how it can drive regional growth
Cumbria's Vice Chancellor speaking at this week's Universities UK Annual Conference