Tue 23 May 2017
From examples of fine art to computer games, graphic design and photography, final preparations are underway to stage what’s hoped will be the most inspiring summer show yet at the University of Cumbria’s Institute of the Arts. For final year art design and media students the event is the chance to showcase what hours of effort have achieved and show off work in public.
Mon 22 May 2017
The University of Cumbria is one of only three higher education institutes to be invited to take part in an event aimed at encouraging greater collaboration between schools across Europe. Meanwhile the university’s English team have also been asked to contribute to another British Council initiative when a delegation from Lancaster will deliver a key note lecture at a conference in Newcastle.
Fri 19 May 2017
Staff and students from the University of Cumbria’s Active Ageing Research Group are working with the medical staff at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals to help develop a new, simple frailty assessment tool to be used with renal patients.
Thu 18 May 2017
University of Cumbria mental health student Alison Field has worked alongside senior lecturers Alison Buckley and Louise Corless to stage an ambitious day-long symposium (Tues 23 May) aimed at student nurses, health and social care practitioners and volunteers working in the field of dementia care.
Thu 18 May 2017
International explorer, survival guide and now author; for adventurer and former University of Cumbria student Megan Hine, it's a career that shows no sign of plateauing.Her new book Mind of a Survivor Megan contains details some of her adventures where mind and body have been pushed to their limits and considers whether some of those skills are transferable to everyday life.
Wed 17 May 2017
A Lancaster-based gymnastics club, supported by the University of Cumbria, has enjoyed success at two international competitions and are now through to hotly contested finals. Members of the elite 'Diamond Squad' from the City of Lancaster Gymnastics Club took part in events in Portugal and Belgium.
Tue 16 May 2017
A University of Cumbria lecturer is attempting a 14-day trek to Mount Everest basecamp in which she will fly into the ‘most dangerous’ airport in the world, battle altitude sickness, sleep in wooden shacks and contend with plummeting temperatures all in aid of better care for Alzheimer’s suffers.
Mon 15 May 2017
For the 16 runners taking part, completing ten marathons in ten days is a gruelling challenge but one that’s made slightly easier thanks to the work of 20 students from the University of Cumbria. A team of second year sport rehabilitation students are helping competitors cope with the rigours of the Brathay 10 in 10 offering them ideal hands on experience while providing welcome support for the athletes who’ll clock up 14,000 feet of ascent in ten days.
Mon 15 May 2017
Researchers at the University of Cumbria say pioneering investigation work to identify links between vision and falling could help reduce incidents which cost the NHS over £2bn a year. The discoveries have been made as part of a three-year research project funded by the Eleanor Peel Trust, a north west charity which specialises in supporting care of the elderly.
Fri 12 May 2017
Twelve prisoners at Haverigg Prison, Millom have been presented with an award to mark their successful completion of a University of Cumbria module ‘Learning Together’. The level 6 module, which is worth 20 credits towards a degree, has been delivered at the prison by university staff, and the cohort comprised both serving prisoners and current university psychology undergraduates, who have studied together.
Fri 12 May 2017
A record number of students from the University of Cumbria’s performing arts courses have been signed up by agents following showcase events held in London and Manchester. Seventeen performers from the university, nine actors and eight musical theatre performers, took to the stages of the Arts Theatre in London and Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester last month.
Wed 10 May 2017
Patagonia’s UK Worn Wear Tour makes its way to Ambleside on 17 and 18 May, where it is being hosted on campus by the University of Cumbria. The outdoor clothing company demonstrates a strong environmental and social responsibility in all its activities, and repairing rather than disposing of worn garments, where possible, is an essential part of its ethos.
