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Work to deliver the new University of Cumbria Barrow Campus is bringing a boost to the local community as main contractor, Caddick, fulfils its pledge to support a range of charitable and education initiatives. 

A new University of Cumbria competition named after two of its world-renowned artistic alumni is inspiring young, future talent. 

University of Cumbria has unveiled a new dog sculpture by renowned artist and St Martin's College alumnus Shawn Williamson. 

University of Cumbria is part of a consortium with the UK Atomic Energy Authority, University of Oxford and University of Manchester to develop a new nuclear robotics and AI cluster, linking Cumbria and Oxfordshire.

Delivering police education to forces in South East England, the Police Education Consortium (PEC) continues to grow with a new partnership with Thames Valley Police (TVP). 

As 2024 draws to a close, Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell DL has welcomed Carlisle MP Julie Minns to the site of the University of Cumbria’s future city centre campus in Carlisle.

A personal safety app that aims to give people and their loved ones a greater peace of mind when they’re out-and-about is launching in Carlisle in time for Christmas.

Earlier this year Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Brian Webster-Henderson was named in the King’s Birthday Honours list for his services to the NHS and education.

The Land and Nature Skills Service (LANSS) is a new service for Cumbria that launched in September 2024.

Cumbrian pupils can now boost their chances of getting into university by gaining a pioneering accolade called Cumbrian Award.

Vice Chancellor and prize-winning alumnus join Chamber of Commerce #IWD2025 event

A new partnership between South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust and the University of Cumbria launches today to boost recruitment to primary teaching.