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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.

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University of Cumbria joins Carlisle Cathedral Safeguarding Season

The 2025 Safeguarding Season has run from 10-21 November

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Cumbria's new medical school opens this week

A first of its kind graduate-entry medical school which has been developed in partnership between the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London opened at the university's Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle this week. 

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Public health expert joins University of Cumbria as Visiting Professor

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board leader joins university.

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University of Cumbria Wildlife Media Students Win Graduation Award for Inspiring Conservation Film

A film raising awareness of the urgent issue of wildlife disturbance on Cumbria’s coastline has led to a special award for two University of Cumbria final-year students graduating last week.

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Brilliant Barrow Board Visits New University of Cumbria Campus

Members of the Brilliant Barrow Board have visited the new University of Cumbria Barrow campus. They got a preview of the largest project within the Government-backed Brilliant Barrow Town Deal, ahead of its official opening to students this September.