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University of Cumbria announces two new senior appointments
Dr Amanda Taylor-Beswick joined the University of Cumbria in June 2022 as a new Director responsible for developing a Centre for Digital Transformation as part of the University’s 2030 Strategy.
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Flagship university campus project is given the go ahead
Planning permission for University of Cumbria’s flagship Carlisle Citadels campus project has been approved today by Carlisle City Council’s Development Control committee.
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Tapping into potential powerhouse of young conservationists
A ‘tipping point’ in climate change and species loss has seen sixth formers targeted in a fightback mission designed to bring practical help and understanding across swathes of south Cumbria and north Lancashire.
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Funding approved for new University of Cumbria business interaction hub
University of Cumbria is looking forward to strengthening its links with local businesses with the news that funding has been approved to develop the Carlisle Business Exchange (CBE).
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Pioneering occupational health nurse receives honorary fellowship for commitment to profession
An influential international occupational health nurse credited with shaping the present-day profession has been awarded an honorary fellowship for her lifelong and outstanding service to occupational health.
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Graduation for pioneering nursing apprentices
The first students to complete a pioneering university-level apprenticeship to qualify as registered nurses are celebrating their graduations.
![Caption: (l-r) University of Cumbria Business School lecturer Daniela Campaniolo, International Business Management graduate Rena Bijman, Dr Yvonne Klose, deputy head of DAA Wirtschaftsakademie; and senior lecturer Karam Al Mandil from the University of Cumbria’s Business School. Pictured outside Carlisle Cathedral after Rena's graduation on Thursday 21 July 2022.](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/7d5208ccf81f46ff917410bd7e9239b2.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Rena's 14-hour dash from Germany to make graduation
When her flight from Germany to the UK was grounded, there was no other option for Rena Bijman who did not want to miss her university graduation after achieving a first-class honours degree.
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Inspirational nurse is Cumbria’s 'Alumnus of the Year'
Joanne Telford, 35, from Kendal, a specialist diabetes nurse at Westmorland General Hospital, achieved her nursing role less than five years after graduating, despite leaving school at 16 and overcoming many personal challenges, is named the University of Cumbria's 'Alumnus of the Year'.
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Cumbria tourism lead's outstanding contribution recognised with honorary fellowship
On the hottest day of the year, Nigel Wilkinson MBE, Managing Director, Winander Leisure Limited received the honorary award on the first day of summer graduations which took place in the cool surroundings of Carlisle Cathedral.
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Class of 2022 summer graduations to begin
A Denmark-based octogenarian credited with promoting and shaping the field of occupational health nursing worldwide for over half a century and one of Cumbria’s leading tourism and economic figures will join more than 800 students graduating from the University of Cumbria this week.
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Graduations - 19-21 July 2022
The University of Cumbria is preparing to host its July round of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022