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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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Students explore future careers at MoD ‘Big Bang’ event in Barrow

Nearly 100 college students from across Lancashire attended the MoD ‘Big Bang’ event at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus, gaining first-hand insight into careers in engineering, defence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

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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.

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University of Cumbria branches out with the Welsh Government to support the upskilling of forestry professionals

The University of Cumbria in partnership with the Welsh Government, are offering current employees working in forestry and from businesses based in Wales the opportunity to become professionally recognised with an industry standard qualification starting with the completion of a fully funded one day workshop in March to be held in Llandrindod Wells. 

North West leads the way with UK’s first academy for hospice and palliative care workers

North West leads the way with UK’s first academy for hospice and palliative care workers

Hospice and Palliative Care Academy is a central hub for people who want to explore learning and career opportunities across end-of-life care

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North West’s first midwifery apprentices graduate in Cumbria

Six pioneering midwifery apprentices have recently graduated from the University of Cumbria, marking a significant step forward in healthcare and workforce development in the North West of England. 

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Celebrating success at University of Cumbria graduations

Over 1,000 students are celebrating this week the completion of their undergraduate degrees and postgraduate studies in a range of academic fields.

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University of Cumbria paramedic alumnus with titanium spine shares her journey to inspire others

A determined paramedic who overcame a serious spinal condition requiring titanium rods to support her back is sharing her remarkable journey to inspire others.

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Championing Inclusive Communication in Radiography: Kes’s journey to the National Dyslexia Conference

In Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025, the University of Cumbria is sharing the impactful research undertaken by a Diagnostic Radiography Top-Up Degree Apprentice in exploring how traditional appointment letters to patients can present barriers, and how they have since been recognised by national organisations.

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University of Cumbria appoints national paramedic education leader Ian Teague as Professor of Practice

A leading figure in paramedicine education, with a career spanning nearly four decades, has joined the University of Cumbria as a Professor of Practice. 

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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.