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The University of Cumbria’s Ambleside campus in the heart of England’s Lake District is synonymous with Victorian education pioneer Charlotte Mason (b.1842 - d.16.1.1923). 

With increasing numbers of children in England with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) requiring support, our education and health professionals and student teachers across the North West are sharing latest thinking and best practice at the University of Cumbria.

As the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) takes place in Canada, internationally renowned academics from the University of Cumbria are taking a leading role in a new book that looks to shape future conversations about conservation and rebuilding nature. 

A University of Cumbria academic has won a global teaching excellence award for his fresh approach to teaching finance and accounting which is inspiring his students.

University of Cumbria forestry graduate is commended for having the 'best dissertation by the forestry management company, Tilhill Forestry.

A serving paramedic in the Scottish Ambulance Service, near Stirling, who founded a community group in Cumbria during lockdown to help key workers, received the 'Spirit of Cumbria' award at his graduation ceremony.

A Fellowship of the Queen's Nursing Institute (FQNI) has been presented to the University of Cumbria's Professor Brian Webster-Henderson in recognition of his leadership in nursing education and policy and commitment to community nursing. 

One of the UK’s most successful record producers and songwriters has returned to his home county to be honoured for his contribution to the music industry. 

The significant contribution and impact she has made upon her adopted county over the last 25 years sees Marcia Reid Fotheringham JP DL honoured by the University of Cumbria this week.

The President of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation, which represents the nurses' associations of more than 50 countries, has been awarded the University of Cumbria’s highest honour.

The University of Cumbria is growing its academic provision, helping to deliver its long-term strategic mission to provide enhanced higher education and address regional and sector demands for higher-level skills.

Internationally recognised in the fields of nursing, midwifery and education, a North of England health trust leader along with a former High Sheriff will join 1,200 students who are graduating from the University of Cumbria next week.