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Wed 20 September 2017

Royal visit marks 10th anniversary year

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has visited the Fusehill Street campus of the University of Cumbria in Carlisle to open the new teaching block housing new facilities for the university's STEM programme. Hosted by Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell during the visit, The Princess Royal met with members of staff and university partners who explained the various strands of the university’s provision and the importance of collaborative working within the county and region.

Mon 18 September 2017

Inspiring exploration seminar to come to Cumbria

The University of Cumbria’s Ambleside campus is set to play host to a prestigious expedition and field research seminar. The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) normally hosts Explore in London but outdoor enthusiasts are celebrating news the event will be coming to Cumbria next month (Sat 7 Oct.)

Fri 15 September 2017

University law school links with Cumbrian law firm

A mentoring scheme which will see law students from the University of Cumbria take advantage of professional development opportunities and advice on becoming a lawyer from practising lawyers is to be launched this month (Sept 28.) Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors have agreed to offer support to students studying at the university in the latest link established between the university and law firms in Cumbria.

Thu 14 September 2017

Belgium nuclear culture exhibition to feature work of Cumbrian artist

Work produced by a Cumbrian artist that was inspired by the nuclear industry is to go on show in Belgium. Cumbrian Alchemy, a collaboration by University of Cumbria Institute of Arts Professor of Fine Arts Dr Robert Williams and American artist Bryan McGovern Wilson, forms part of Perpetual Uncertainty at Z33 in Hasselt and runs from Sept 17 to December 10.

Wed 13 September 2017

Staff and students urged to get UoC Active

A new unit aimed at encouraging students and staff at the University of Cumbria to take regular exercise is being launched. UoC Active is the name of a new Sport and Physical Activity Development Unit with a mission which aims to promote ‘healthy students, healthy staff, healthy communities and healthy lives.’

Tue 12 September 2017

Wide interest in launch of world leading research centre

Over 120 delegates from international, national and regional organisations attended the launch of the University of Cumbria’s Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas #cnppa2017 at the university’s Ambleside campus on Monday (Sept 11.)

Fri 08 September 2017

Saints call on Cumbrian expertise

University of Cumbria lecturer in sport rehabilitation Dr Katie Small has been invited to Premier League side Southampton to advise on ways of reducing hamstring injuries.

Thu 07 September 2017

Innovative university and prison partnership shortlisted for prestigious education award

A pioneering programme allowing university students and prisoners to learn together has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award in the ‘Widening Participation’ category. The University of Cumbria and HMP Haverigg developed and successfully delivered a psychology module, worth 20 credits for students and prisoners at Cumbria’s only prison.

Wed 06 September 2017

Archbishop 'deeply honoured' by decision to name new teaching block after him

A £9million teaching block which will be used to help educate over 500 health and social care students at the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus has been officially opened. The Sentamu Building, named after university’s chancellor the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, was opened before an invited audience of guests from across the region at a ceremony carried out on Tuesday 5 September.

Mon 04 September 2017

University is IT-fit for the next decade

Students and staff at the University of Cumbria will benefit from a £625,000 investment aimed at developing future wireless, network and technology services. With demand for communication - from email to sharing presentations and videos - set to increase significantly, the university is keen to update the core network to ensure students and staff could be certain of secure, fast connectivity.

Thu 31 August 2017

World leading research centre to be created in National Park

Plans by the University of Cumbria to develop the Ambleside campus as a major research centre and hub for the exchange of information begin this month with the opening of the Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas (CNPPA).

Thu 31 August 2017

University’s authentic crime scene exercise shortlisted for excellence award

A cross-discipline team from the University of Cumbria has been shortlisted for a prestigious Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE), which recognises outstanding contributions to teaching by teams from higher education providers. The Major Incident (MI) team reached the finals for a CATE, with its annual mock crime scene investigation scenario which is staged at the university’s Ambleside campus in real-time over three days.