Corporate Publications

A Bright Future

Looking towards 2030 and the future, our university is entering a new era, delivering inspirational, inclusive and accessible higher education to students and communities for generations to come.

We have set out a new strategic intent document laying out our vision, aims and objectives with success measures for the next eight years to 2030. Click on the link below to read the full strategy document or choose to read one of the articles most relevant to you.

'Towards 2030' - Read Our Strategy

Learn how we are transforming lives and livelihoods and hear views from those we work with, in, for and from Cumbria.

Testimonials

Annual Report

The University is required to publish an annual review each academic year, reflecting on the year's activities and achievements. The document also includes our accounts.

Download or view the current and previous reports/reviews:

Remuneration Committee Annual Report

The University is required to publish an Annual Report from the Remuneration Committee to the University Board, in line with best practice and as required to comply with the Committee of University Chairs’ Higher Education Senior Staff Remuneration Code. Remuneration Committee Annual Report to the University Board

Please see the links below for reports from 2017-2018

Student Charter

Student Protection Plan

The Student Protection Plan is a requirement for all universities registered with the Office for Students (OfS).

The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 requires all higher education providers to produce and publish a Student Protection Plan which articulates how a provider will preserve the continuation and quality of study for students. For more information, please read the Student Protection Plan 2025-2026 and Student Protection Plan Operating Procedure.

Access And Participation Plan

All universities registered with the Office for Students (OfS) are required to have an Access and Participation Plan from 2019/20. The Access and Participation Plan replaces the Access Agreements that were approved by Office for Fair Access.

The University’s Access and Participation Plan, approved by the Office for Students, is in support of the University’s Strategic Plan which has raising aspirations and attainment across all student groups at its heart. The Provider Impact Report summarises progress made by the University.

Course Fees

Previous Documents

Transparency Data 2026

Degree Outcomes Statement

In May 2019 the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assessment published a Statement of Intent stating that every institution awarding degrees should publish a Degree Outcomes Statement which analyses their degree classification profile and articulates the results of an internal institutional in the context of internal arrangements for teaching, learning and assessment, academic regulations and academic governance. The University of Cumbria Degree Outcomes Statement was considered by Academic Board and approved by the University Board.

Freedom of Speech Code of Practice

The University is committed to the principles of Academic freedom, free enquiry and of free speech within the law.

The University recognises that in discharging its duty to promote these principles rigorous debate is perfectly proper and acceptable, and as a university community we must therefore secure freedom of speech on a wide range of ideas, views and opinions on all potential issues of interest to the University community including social, economic, political and religious issues, however unorthodox, unpopular, uncomfortable, or controversial. However any action, publication or speech must be lawful in line with UK Law.

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