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National education expert joins University of Cumbria as Professor of Practice (Public Sector)

Matt Hood OBE, currently a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has been appointed a Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria.  

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Occupational Therapy Week: Event celebrates Cumbria’s OT professionals

During Occupational Therapy Week (3-9 November 2025), the University of Cumbria has hosted a special event for occupational therapists working across the county and northern England.

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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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Fine art graduates creating new sculpture for Carlisle United Memory Garden

Two University of Cumbria fine art graduates have been commissioned to create a sculpture that will become a reflective focal point for fans, players and the wider community.

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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 and Brathay Trust co-host groundbreaking event celebrating women in leadership

The University of Cumbria and Brathay Trust recently co-hosted the inaugural Women Leading for Cumbria’s Future event, a dynamic and inspiring day dedicated to exploring the power of collaboration among women leaders across the region.

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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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University of Cumbria joins major research partnership to improve health and care across the region

The University of Cumbria is proud to be part of a continuing funded research partnership that will drive innovation and improvement in health and social care across the North East and North Cumbria, and beyond.

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Women’s Health in Football is centre stage at University of Cumbria expert evening

Ahead of World Menopause Day (Saturday 18 October), the University of Cumbria has hosted a dynamic and insightful evening dedicated to women’s health in football. 

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University of Cumbria helps shape global rewilding guidelines launched at World Conservation Congress

The University of Cumbria has played a pivotal role in shaping a landmark set of international guidelines for rewilding that have been launched at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi.