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Caroline Taylor-Beswick

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.

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Sir Trevor Pears

As Jerry Maguire famously once said, you had me at hello. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

Seven staff and former students at the University of Cumbria Ambleside alumni open day on 28 October 2023

Exclusive event for Ambleside alumni

The University of Cumbria Alumni Association has welcomed former students and their families to its first exclusive alumni campus open day at Ambleside. 

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Groundbreaking NHS and University partnership supports physiotherapy patients

Ground-breaking University and NHS collaboration working is increasing north Cumbria’s physiotherapy capacity

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Celebrating Cumbria’s contribution to creative and cultural industries

Arts@60 reflects upon evolution of arts education over last 60 years

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University of Cumbria achieves ‘silver’ rating for Teaching Excellence Framework

University of Cumbria has been rated ‘silver’ overall for the quality of its teaching and student outcomes. The university was awarded the rating as part of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). A national scheme run by the Office for Students (OfS).

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Researchers seek to ignite children’s green passion through online gaming

University researchers are hoping to encourage more children to care about their local environment by creating tree-planting games on global online gaming platforms, Roblox and Unity.

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Sporting stars support opening of new university performance testing and rehab unit

Carlisle United Ladies stars and England Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick give seal of approval 

Yvette Earl

Alumnus artist’s mural makeover transforms campus outdoor classroom

Ten years after graduating from the University of Cumbria, artist Yvette Earl has returned to complete a classroom makeover that will inspire future generations of teachers and school pupils.