Fri 20 October 2017
Interview from The Stage magazine with James Issitt, senior lecturer in Drama.
‘We need to develop the offer to students so that more northern and working-class actors can train’
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Tue 17 October 2017
Estonian teachers learn during Lancaster visit
A group of teachers from Kohila in Estonia have spent time in north Lancashire as guests of the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Education. The party, all preschool teachers, spent a week working with the department to see how early years and primary school teachers in the UK are trained.
Tue 17 October 2017
Broadcaster Fiona offers real-life industry experience for university's media and performing arts students
‘An Evening with Fiona Armstrong’ produced by media and performing arts students took an audience of over 100 people on a journey through the life and career of the broadcaster. The University of Cumbria’s Brampton Road campus in Carlisle hosted the night in association with the RTS North East and Border.
Wed 18 October 2017
Inspiring Outer Hebrides sea kayak expedition
The rugged coastline of the far west of Scotland was the backdrop for an expedition with a difference enjoyed by students from the University of Cumbria. The sea kayak trip to the Outer Hebrides has inspired a film, journal article and presentation to be made at an international conference to be held next year in Australia.
Tue 17 October 2017
Students to gain realistic court room experience
Appearing in a court room can be a daunting experience, as much for expert witnesses and lawyers as defendants. This month (Oct 27) University of Cumbria students in social work, midwifery, law and mental health nursing courses will be making use of the atmospheric environment of the old court rooms in the Citadel, Carlisle to give them a sense of what they can expect when they qualify.
Mon 16 October 2017
Dream placement for wildlife media student
From taking snaps on holiday to using a state of the art digital camera to capture outstanding images, a University of Cumbria student is celebrating winning a prestigious placement on BBC Wildlife magazine. Already an expert wildlife journalist in the third year of her BA (Hons) Wildlife Media studies, for Rebecca Gibson, her news follows a series of successful placements.
Wed 11 October 2017
University academic recognised for professional excellence
Academic Developer Nicky Meer, from Lancaster, has just been made a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), an accolade that is highly regarded in the academic world.
Tue 10 October 2017
University takes part in Kendal’s comic book art festival this weekend
This weekend, the University of Cumbria’s Institute of the Arts will be showcasing its rising talent at an event that will see the whole of Kendal taken over by comic book artists from across the globe.
Tue 10 October 2017
Successful HEFCE bid for more nursing degree apprenticeships
One hundred and fifty nurses could be coming to the north west following the successful bid by the University of Cumbria to the Higher Education Funding Council for England’s (HEFCE) degree apprenticeship development fund. The University of Cumbria bid proposed partnership working with NHS trusts and FE providers across the region to identify challenges
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Tue 10 October 2017
Students seek consultancy challenge
A group of final year students from the University of Cumbria are looking for a challenge which could benefit businesses in north Lancashire. The group are working towards a module which aims to provide them with the opportunity to develop and apply the skills of problem solving and project management. All they need now is a project to support.
Mon 09 October 2017
Lancaster's Jayne wins judo gold
A Lancaster sports scientist is celebrating after winning gold at the British National Judo Championships competition just years after fearing she would never fight again. Jayne Wright, who works at the sports centre at the Lancaster campus of the University of Cumbria, took up the sport when she was 9 years old.
Mon 09 October 2017
University ‘pops up’ across Cumbria this half-term for week of family-friendly activities
A week of free activities, workshops and competitions aimed at showcasing the variety of work that goes on at the University of Cumbria will take place in the centre of Carlisle, Lancaster and Ambleside this October half-term.
