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November graduations

Celebrating success at University of Cumbria graduations

Over 1,000 students are celebrating this week the completion of their undergraduate degrees and postgraduate studies in a range of academic fields.

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National award for community project celebrating Carlisle United's history

The Backing the Blues project has been honoured with the Celebrating Community Sporting Heritage Award, presented at a ceremony at Headingley Stadium in Leeds earlier this month.

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University of Cumbria joins Carlisle Cathedral Safeguarding Season

The 2025 Safeguarding Season has run from 10-21 November

University of Cumbria academic contributes expertise on seed dispersal to new Amazon rainforest study

University of Cumbria academic contributes to a new Amazon rainforest study

Dr Joseph Hawes, Senior Lecturer in Ecology & Conservation in the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Science & Environment, has contributed specialist expertise to a new international study revealing that human disturbance is profoundly transforming the ecological functions and evolutionary history of the Amazon rainforest.

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University artists' football club sculpture unveiled

Carlisle United have unveiled a touching new feature in its Memory Garden created by two graduate artists from the University of Cumbria's Institute of Education, Arts and Society. 

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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.