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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sir Trevor Pears
As Jerry Maguire famously once said, you had me at hello.
Five-million-pound gift creates The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
The creation of Cumbria’s first medical school, a partnership between University of Cumbria and Imperial College London, has taken another step forward with £5 million in philanthropic support from Pears Foundation.
November ceremonies to celebrate Cumbria’s university graduates
More than 1,000 students from 50 different countries will be celebrating their academic achievements this month at University of Cumbria graduation ceremonies.
Tackling taboo of death: Day of the Dead conference sparks conversations for nursing and health students
A Day of the Dead conference is educating future nurses and healthcare professionals about how to tackle difficult conversations with patients and their families/carers about death and dying.