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Pine martens thrown a lifeline in the Lake District

Rising above the rich woodlands of the Duddon Valley lies Mart Crag, one of several Cumbrian landmarks that are reminders of the historical presence of the pine marten, an elusive forest dweller that was once widespread in Cumbria and across the UK.

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Cumbria’s university equipping graduates with skills in Lancaster

University of Cumbria’s Day of the Dead conference, is hosted at its Lancaster campus, aimed to educate future nurses and healthcare professionals about approaching difficult conversations with patients and their loved ones about death.

University of Cumbria Ed Cooper stood inside a recreated wooden commentary box in a workshop on campus

University Film & TV team to screen rare films at football exhibition

The screening of rare cine films from the private collection of a long-term director of Carlisle United Football Club forms part of two special events taking place this month, both involving University of Cumbria staff and students. 

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Cumbria’s university hosts outdoor learning conference at Lancaster campus

A day of inspiring workshops, keynotes and networking for early years providers, primary schools and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)/alternative provision settings at University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus.

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University of Cumbria paramedic student wins ‘Against All Odds’ award

University of Cumbria paramedic lecturers lead the congratulations for award-winning student Nikolla Taylor-Walford.

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Cumbria’s first female police chief to receive university honour

The first woman to lead Cumbria Constabulary is to be honoured at a special ceremony in her home city next month. 

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University of Cumbria student top performer in family law

University of Cumbria student, Millie Routledge, is the recipient of the Stowe Family Law prize. 

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Barrow campus sign of change for higher education ‘cold spot’

Symbolic of the birth of Barrow-in-Furness as a university town, University of Cumbria is delighted to provide an update on its intent to support the expansion of the town’s education, economic and cultural opportunities with its new campus currently under construction.  

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First sightings of baby beavers born in North Cumbria

Beavers are breeding at Lowther Estate, with two kits born this summer

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University of Cumbria hosts Professor Taylor-Beswick’s inaugural lecture at Lancaster

Recently, Professor Amanda Taylor-Beswick presented her inaugural professorial lecture from the University of Cumbria's Lancaster campus. 

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Appointments to University of Cumbria’s senior leadership team

The university is pleased to announce two new members of the senior leadership team.