£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
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Northern Hub of the National College for Nuclear
Work on the National College for Nuclear has officially started, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Northern Hub taking place at Lakes College this week. The ceremony for the new multi-million pound facility was led by Colin Reed, Board Chair for the National College for Nuclear.
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Research project on The Solway Estuary to be launched
The research report: ‘The Solway Estuary: a socio-cultural evaluation of a coastal energy landscape’, by Darrell Smith, Ian Convery, Valentina Bold and Billy Sinclair will be officially launched this Thursday by Brian Irving from the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2016
University awards major contract to Cumbria Waste Group
The university has awarded a major new contract to handle the waste it generates to Cumbria’s largest waste management and recycling company. Cumbria Waste Group was successful in a competitive tender to provide a general waste and mixed recycling collection and processing service for the university.
Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Clearing hotline opens next Thursday!
The University of Cumbria, recently voted second nationally for graduate employability, opens its Clearing hotline on Thursday 18 August to support students as they receive their A-level results. The call centre opens earlier than in previous years, at 6.30am, and our expert call handlers will be able to offer guidance on the availability of courses, eligibility, interviews, course details and other support services.
Posted on Monday, August 8, 2016
