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Money matters course offered for free
From the newly redesigned five pound note to the launch later this year of the twelve sided pound coin, money matters are rarely out of the news. The true value of cash, not to mention bitcoin, banks and bargains, is the topic of frequent debates. To help explain the facts around finance the University of Cumbria is hosting a MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) which will consider the past, present and future of money.
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2017
M Sport drivers put through their paces
They drive some of the most expensive and fastest racing cars in world motor sport. Drivers from M Sport in Cockermouth race in gruelling competitions around the world. Six drivers have been put through their paces at the University of Cumbria’s Carlisle Campus state of the art sports science facilities designed to test endurance, strength, reactions, and overall health.
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Storm Desmond aftermath research launched
Storm Desmond might be a receding memory for some but how many people are suffering in silence? Could health services, environmental organisations and others do more to help now and in any future events? Researchers from the University of Cumbria have launched a study which they hope will highlight areas that could be improved from health and hygiene to recovery and future resilience.
Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Artists welcome to reflect in Carlisle
The University of Cumbria Institute of the Arts, in partnership with Carlisle City Council and co-funded by Arts Council England is to host two, 4-month Artist Residencies. In acknowledgement of the principles of immersion and its value as a condition of ‘getting to know’ a place, it is expected that these residencies will also reflect in some way on recent floods in Carlisle.
Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Charity volunteer and university wellbeing lead receives MBE
A member of the university’s HR team who has led the move towards improving the health and wellbeing of staff and also works closely with the St John’s Hospice charity has received her MBE. Denise Mace says she was “extremely grateful and incredibly humbled” to be recognised.
Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2016
£2.4million boost to help more Cumbrians into Higher Education
The University of Cumbria is celebrating after a new consortia it is leading was awarded £2.4 million in Government funding via The Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) to fund a two year project aimed at encouraging more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider taking higher education qualifications.
Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2016
Barbara Hepworth sculpture redisplayed at the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus
A sculpture created by Dame Barbara Hepworth has returned to display at the heart of the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus after months in store. Winged Figure sits in a new case at the entrance to the refurbished library, which protects the piece while showing it off to advantage. ‘Now everyone can see and enjoy one of the most important pieces in our collection by visiting Lancaster library,’ said Laura Baxter, curator of the university's Vallum Gallery in Carlisle.
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
UoC alumni band The Tailormade talk about their time as students
The Tailormade, all graduates from the University of Cumbria, have featured on the university’s new recruitment videos. Their song ‘Days of Our Lives’, is written about their time at the university where they studied at the Brampton Road campus in Carlisle so we spoke to them to find out more.
Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Celebrations at the University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria has a lot to celebrate next week. In excess of 1,100 students will be receiving their degrees and awards in Carlisle Cathedral throughout three days of ceremonies in front of families, friends and guests, and a final ceremony on Thursday afternoon will witness the inauguration of the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Julie Mennell.
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2016
University of Cumbria to host event that puts businesses in the spotlight
Lancaster businesses will be benefit from learning more about the support services that are available to help boost their business at an event later this month. The event will be hosted by the University of Cumbria and aims to showcase the wealth of support services available to businesses in the local area.
Posted on Friday, November 4, 2016
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and the University of Cumbria deliver free business training and advice to mark Cumbria’s Global Entrepreneurship Week
Knowledge and ideas are at the core of business success. Cumbria’s economic growth will be built upon the foundation of successful businesses. Cumbria’s Global Entrepreneurship Week will see the successful partnership of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and the University of Cumbria again delivering free training and advice.
Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2016