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Thursday January 14 2021

Cumbria's university refreshes retired healthcare professionals' clinical skills to expand pool able to give vaccination

In a drive to do their bit during the pandemic, the University of Cumbria offered healthcare staff in the north of the county refresher training in administering the Covid-19 vaccination. The rapidly devised programme, trained 40 healthcare staff so far, revising their clinical skills in administering the vaccination but also spotting the signs of anaphylactic shock and basic life support.

Tuesday December 15 2020

Cumbria law student wins prestigious national award

University of Cumbria law student Elizabeth Park (Liz) has been awarded a prestigious national prize. Liz, 35, is one of only five students in the country to receive the Neuberger Prize from The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, one of the four Inns of Court in London and a leading centre for the training and development of student and qualified barristers in the UK. The prize is awarded in recognition of her outstanding work during her studies on the university's LLB (Hons) Law course.

Friday December 11 2020

Students capture wildlife wonders for 2021 calendar 

Aspiring wildlife photographers and filmmakers have pooled their talents to create a 2021 calendar.  University of Cumbria’s Wildlife Society has selected 13 stunning images of nature for its calendar. Showing a diversity of animal, bird, insect and plant life, the collection features coastal birds such as the Sandpiper, forest and woodland’s Tawny Owls, the nocturnal badger and, shining a light on the importance of invertebrates, the role of bees and moths in pollination. 

Friday December 4 2020

Virtual visit to University of Cumbria by Universities Minister Rt Hon Michelle Donelan

Universities Minister the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan today heard how University of Cumbria is continuing to provide a quality learning experience throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and discussed its growing role and impact as the anchor higher education institution for the region. Minister Donelan met with University of Cumbria Vice Chancellor, Professor Julie Mennell alongside other members of her senior leadership team.

Tuesday December 1 2020

Extraordinary year sees annual art exhibition shift online

An annual arts exhibition displaying the final works from the University of Cumbria’s masters in arts students took an unusual turn this year as it the MA Show moved fully online in response to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.

Monday November 30 2020

New Covid-19 asymptomatic testing starts at University of Cumbria

Asymptomatic testing sites (ATS) using lateral flow testing technology launched today, Monday 30 November 2020, at University of Cumbria’s campuses in Carlisle, Ambleside and Lancaster as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase the availability of mass testing.

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