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Barrow visit 11 March-8

Community leaders help university shape growth plans for Barrow

On 11 March, the University of Cumbria hosted an insightful day bringing together its senior leaders along with several key guests from the local community. Among the attendees were local councillors, senior leads from Team Barrow, and colleagues from BAE Systems. Together, they came to help shape the university’s approach to its integration into the Barrow area.

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Team Barrow leader visits new University of Cumbria campus

Dr Simon Case, the newly appointed Chair of Team Barrow’s delivery board, which is overseeing the area’s £200million transformation fund, has visited the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus for the first time.

Ortographic view of the University of Cumbria Barrow campus, including proposed extension (November 2024)

Planning permission granted for extension to the new University of Cumbria Barrow campus

University of Cumbria is delighted to announce that it has secured planning permission to extend its new campus in Barrow-in-Furness. 

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National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Chloe’s Cumbria apprenticeship success

During National Apprenticeship Week 2025, the University of Cumbria celebrates Chloe Austin.

Barrow update Feb 2025

University prepares for community engagement as Barrow campus construction progresses

As construction continues on its Barrow campus, teams across the University of Cumbria are supporting and participating in upcoming community events.

Barrow campus degree apprentice visit

Barrow campus contractor Caddick champions community with social value investment

Work to deliver the new University of Cumbria Barrow Campus is bringing a boost to the local community as main contractor, Caddick, fulfils its pledge to support a range of charitable and education initiatives. 

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University of Cumbria’s central role in new £4.9 million nuclear robotics and AI cluster

University of Cumbria is part of a consortium with the UK Atomic Energy Authority, University of Oxford and University of Manchester to develop a new nuclear robotics and AI cluster, linking Cumbria and Oxfordshire.

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Partnership to boost primary teaching in Barrow

A new partnership between South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust and the University of Cumbria launches today to boost recruitment to primary teaching.

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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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University-led £4.9 million initiative to turbocharge North West England’s cyber ambitions

The University of Cumbria is a partner in a major new project, which will fuel the potential of the North West cyber sector to keep the UK at the forefront of cutting-edge cyber security. 

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Proposed extension for new University of Cumbria Barrow campus

Creating a healthcare workforce fit for the future is shaping a new university campus in Cumbria. 

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Cumbria’s first female police chief to receive university honour

The first woman to lead Cumbria Constabulary is to be honoured at a special ceremony in her home city next month.