What is Occupational Therapy?

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy is a varied and rewarding career choice. An occupational therapy degree offers you a qualification with a wide range of flexibility and brilliant career prospects. Studying for a degree with the University of Cumbria will equip you with the knowledge and training to be able to pursue a career in any area of occupational therapy.


Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Occupational Therapy

What jobs can you get with an Outdoors degree?

What jobs can you get with an Outdoors degree?

Whether you're considering going into a 'do it outdoors job', or you’re on your way to achieving your own outdoor degree, you might be wondering exactly what positions will be available to you.


Posted on Monday, January 7, 2019

Tagged Outdoor Studies

What is Psychology?

What is Psychology?

In a nutshell, psychology is the field of scientific study that focuses on the mind and human behaviour.


Posted on Thursday, January 3, 2019

Tagged Psychology

How to write a good nursing personal statement for University

How to write a good nursing personal statement for University

Write a brilliant personal statement to support your nursing application for University.


Posted on Monday, December 31, 2018

Tagged Applications, Nursing

How much do nurses get paid?

How much do nurses get paid?

Nursing can be an extremely rewarding career with fantastic progression and earning prospects.


Posted on Monday, December 31, 2018

Tagged Midwifery, Nursing

How to become a nurse?

How to become a nurse?

If you’re considering nursing for your future career and/or you’re unsure what field of nursing you want to go into, then the best way to start your journey is with a clear map of the road ahead.


Posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Tagged Midwifery, Nursing

The Ghosts of Cumbria: A Halloween special

The Ghosts of Cumbria: A Halloween special

Celebrate Halloween with us by learning about the phantoms and monsters that inhabit our campuses.


Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster, London, Student Life

5 Important Facts about Lancaster

5 Important Facts about Lancaster

To celebrate our upcoming Autumn Open Days, we're focusing on each of our campuses and giving you 5 fun facts about their locations. Today we look at Lancaster...


Posted on Friday, October 5, 2018

Tagged Lancaster, Student Life

5 Facts about Fusehill Street and Carlisle

5 Facts about Fusehill Street and Carlisle

To celebrate our upcoming Autumn Open Days, we're focusing on each of our campuses and giving you 5 fun facts about their locations. Today we look at Fusehill Street...


Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Tagged Education, Student Life

5 Facts about Ambleside and the Lake District

5 Facts about Ambleside and the Lake District

Ambleside | The Heart of The Lake District


Posted on Monday, October 1, 2018

Tagged Outdoor Studies, Student Life

Can robots be prosecuted for a crime?

Can robots be prosecuted for a crime?

Films such as ‘A Space Odyssey’ (2001), ‘I, Robot’ (2004) and ‘Ex Machina’ (2015) and so many more add to the excitement (for some) and worry (for others) of machines, synthetics and robots working alongside us, making our work more efficient through automation and machine learning capabilities.


Posted on Friday, September 14, 2018

Tagged Law

Can robots be prosecuted?

Can robots be prosecuted?

Today, sophisticated algorithms designed into artificial intelligence are being used in our justice system.


Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2018

Tagged Law

How do you teach someone with SEND?

How do you teach someone with SEND?

Everyone deserves a high standard of education, but not everyone is able to access the education that is available to them. This may be because of physical barriers, mental barriers or social/cultural barriers. Whatever the reason though, it’s vitally important that no one feels left out because of their individual situation. That’s where you come in.


Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Tagged Education

What is midwifery?

What is midwifery?

Find out how you can get started as a student midwife and help to save lives, improve lives and change lives.


Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Tagged Midwifery, Nursing