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Remarkable nature boost for south Cumbria

As nature’s crisis deepens, with one in six species across the UK at risk of extinction, an ambitious mission to reintroduce 10 threatened animals and plants in south Cumbria celebrates unprecedented successes.

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New year marks contractor's arrival on Barrow-in-Furness university campus site

The University of Cumbria is delighted to announce that family business Caddick Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor to create the first university campus in Barrow-in-Furness.  

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The countdown to the Cumberland Annual SEND Conference 2024 is on

January 2024 will see the return of the Cumberland Annual SEND Conference, organised by Cumberland Council in partnership with the University of Cumbria.

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University of Cumbria apprentices raise awareness and donations for Mission Christmas and Windermere Food bank.

A group of University of Cumbria, second year students from the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship, at the Ambleside campus have been taking part in a charity project.  The two apprenticeship teams decided to support two different charities Cash for Kids: Mission Christmas and Windermere & District Food bank.  

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Trailblazing apprenticeship programme for the forestry sector re-opens

  • The Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds
  • The three-year, paid development opportunity launched in 2022 and marked the first time that a degree-level forestry apprenticeship had been offered in the UK, with two successful rounds of recruitment since opening.
  • Applicants will benefit from academic studies in forestry management at the University of Cumbria alongside practical experience in Forestry Commission area teams across England.
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Award-winning theatre director Rebecca Gadsby honoured by the University of Cumbria

As a visiting director, Nottingham-born Rebecca (Beck) has helped to develop the professional practices of many performance students and is passionate about nurturing the next generation of creatives. 

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Wife of British aid worker imprisoned by Taliban receives ‘Most Inspirational Student’ award at her graduation

Kelly Cornwell, a newly-registered Mental Health Nurse, has faced a year like no other. 

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Rt Hon Rory Stewart OBE receives Cumbria university award

The University of Cumbria has conferred its highest honorary award upon the internationally influential figure and academic, the Rt Hon Rory Stewart OBE.

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HRH The Princess Royal ‘breaks ground’ on Barrow’s first university campus

The University of Cumbria, BAE Systems Submarines and partners were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Barrow-in-Furness today. 

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Nursing student champions young people's mental health through martial arts

Achieving bronze at the British Taekwondo National Championship recently, nursing student Katy Watkinson has revealed how the sport helps her to champion young people's mental and physical health.

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Youth work expert joins University of Cumbria as a Professor of Practice

An expert in youth work, children and young people’s rights, and participation, Caroline Taylor-Beswick, Chief Executive of Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ), has been appointed as a Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria. Joining the university’s institute of health, Caroline brings with her a wealth of experience.