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Glacier expedition for outdoor studies student Katy

29 April 2009
Outdoor studies student to embark on Norwegian glacier journey

Outdoor studies student Katy Nelson is set to lead a scientific expedition across a Norwegian glacier this August to study the impact of climate change in the region.  She’s hoping to raise £800 from the local community and businesses to help fund her place on the trip.     more>>>|

 High Ropes

Newton Rigg Campus announced as the Centre of Excellence for Outdoors in the North West

26 March 2009
University of Cumbria to boost outdoor skills

Approved by the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure, the university will deliver the improved Outdoor Apprenticeship Programme which was recently showcased at their event in Cumbria. Employers from across the North West region joined forces to learn how to make their training budget go further    more>>>|

 Outdoor Studies Students
Outdoor studies staff and students meet Richard Leafe at Ambleside.

Chief Executive of Lake District National Park to visit the Ambleside Campus

24 March 2009
Students meet Chief Executive of Lake District National Park

Richard Leafe, Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park will visit the University of Cumbria's Ambleside campus to talk to students about the vision for the Lake District National Park and the critical role National Parks can play in society today    more>>>|  

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