Alumni discount for conferences and events
Looking for a venue for your meeting or event? Why not come back to the University of Cumbria? Our conference team can help you organise your next meeting or event and as an alumnus of the university, they will offer you a 10% discount on accommodation and room hire.
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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Higher Level Degree Apprenticeships
With the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in April 2017 bringing new approaches to apprenticeships and workplace learning, the university is actively developing a range of new higher and degree level apprenticeships (HLDA) for employers in the region.
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
UoC 10th Anniversary: Your story
August 2017 marks the 10-year anniversary of the University of Cumbria, and this gives us a valuable opportunity to engage, celebrate and look forward. We especially want to celebrate the personal stories that lie behind the university. We would love to find out about your connection with the institution, and how it has affected your life.
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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Associate Professor of Child, Adolescent and Family Studies invites you to an interdisciplinary seminar series
Work with children, young people, families and communities is as important as ever. Yet resources seem to be stretched tighter than ever, and the range of issues people face ever more complex. With restricted time and resources it can be easy for sectors to work in silos as there is limited time to conduct core business, let alone work with others.
Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2017
An interview with London Graduate and Entrepreneur - Laurena Salih – Dakin Delights
Most of us love chocolate but unfortunately we are not all able to eat it. This led University of Cumbria London campus teaching graduate, Laurena Salih, to progress her passion to the next level and develop a range of ‘free from’ chocolate. To find out more read our interview:
Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Max Evans-Kirkman's Chunky Wombat Media Ltd
Max Evans-Kirkman joined the University of Cumbria as a mature student developing a passion for camera work early on in his studies. With an eye for detail and commitment to produce high quality work, Max was soon receiving praise and encouragement from the academic staff.
Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2017
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The journey from BSc to MSc to PhD!
With a competitive job market and the availability of postgraduate student finance, more graduates are considering MSc and PhD level study. Within the department of Health, Psychology and Social Studies we offer a number of MSc programmes that prepare students for the next stage of their careers, including for further PhD level study.
Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Celebrating our exemplary alumni with a new award!
Our graduation ceremonies have long been a time to celebrate the wonderful successes of our students as they graduate fully prepared for life and work. But what may be lesser known is that they’re also an opportunity to recognise the outstanding achievements of figures from the wider local community.
Posted on Friday, October 27, 2017
Undergraduate Awards Highly Commended
Charlotte Swale gained a first class degree for her criminology and law course this year. After a suggestion from a friend she submitted her coursework to the Undergraduate Awards, an international student competition. Her paper received a highly commended in the social science category meaning that it is ranked in the top 10% of all undergraduate academic work globally.
Posted on Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Simon's mission to Papua New Guinea
It started even while in college. Simon Potinu would send part of his school allowance money home to buy blankets for elderly people living in the rural, mountainous village in Papua New Guinea where he had grown up. Caring for the aging is something Simon feels should be done, in practical ways, while the elderly are still around to feel its effects. The blanket project has grown from those college days to now supplying over 70 blankets to those in critical need.
Posted on Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Call to action
Do you know how invaluable you are? As a University of Cumbria alumnus you are in a unique position to share those special times, academic achievements, career triumphs, dreams and aspirations. For prospective students figuring out where to go and what to do, your experiences could be the catalyst in placing their trust in us.
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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From student to staff with Karishma Asher
Karishma Asher, or Kish as she prefers to be known, graduated from the University of Cumbria in 2017 with a 1st class BA Hons English degree. During her time as a student she was also the student lead for the English Society, a very successful student group. Kish has decided to stay on at the university but this time as a member of staff, working for the Students’ Union.
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2018
Students meet STEM employers at Bitesize Careers Event
This April a STEM employers event was held on campus in Carlisle by the Careers and Employability Service. This afternoon event was aimed at current students and University of Cumbria alumni. We had a range of fantastic speakers including Fran Ward from C-STEM, Lucy Dunn from the Lake District Wildlife Park and Libby Shaw from the Careers and Employability Service.
Posted on Friday, June 29, 2018