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New six-week part time course launches in Mapping Environmental Assets
Help is on hand for commoners and those working on commons to navigate changes in upland farming and environmental land management say the organisers of a new Cumbria based course.
Catalyst: Creative residencies in Cumbria - three artists selected and awarded £25,000 each
A poet, a visual artist and a musician have each been awarded £25,000 to each create a brand new piece of art for Cumbria over the next 10 months.
University of Cumbria Institute of Health staff and students shortlisted for prestigious awards
Staff and students from the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Health have been shortlisted in two sets of prestigious awards taking place this month.
Appointment of manager for Land and Nature Skills Service (LANSS)
Tracey Jackson has been appointed as manager for the Land and Nature Skills Service (LANSS), a new service connecting people with learning and training opportunities in Cumbria’s land and nature-based sector.
Health and care research shapes future education for NHS professionals
Work completed by specialist researchers at University of Cumbria’s Institute of Health is helping to shape the future of midwifery education nationally.
New campaign highlights the success stories of local students who were the first in their family to attend university
The extraordinary success of students from University of Cumbria who were the first in their families to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign, led by Universities UK.
Degree apprenticeship expansion secures £330,000 further funding
As part of its mission to drive higher-level skills across the North West and beyond, University of Cumbria is receiving a further investment to power its expansion of degree apprenticeships.
Carlisle United and University of Cumbria sign Memorandum of Understanding
Carlisle United and University of Cumbria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will help them work together on areas of common interest to support the community and the development of vital higher-level skills for the region.
Recruitment launched to lead exciting £4.8m health research project
Work has begun to appoint the first roles to an exciting £4.8m scheme that will create a centre of excellence in research into local health-related issues affecting people in north and west Cumbria.
New professor’s international collaborations spearheading orca protection
For the last three decades killer whale expert Volker Deecke has been delving deep into ocean life, listening to marine mammals and being a powerful voice in their protection.
University of Cumbria Honorary Doctor, Professor Graham Wren, receives Freedom of the City of London
Born and raised in west Cumbria, Professor Graham Wren OBE FREng FRSE was awarded a University of Cumbria Honorary Doctorate – the highest honorary award given by the university – in July 2023.
Industry award for student filmmaker
University of Cumbria postgraduate student Peter Howarth has scooped an impressive industry award from the Royal Television Society (RTS) for his film that explores the potential of reintroducing one of Britain’s rarest mammals to the county.