Dr Penny Bradshaw, Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of Cumbria, is set to publish a new book that offers a fresh and thought-provoking take on one of the most beloved figures in children’s literature: Beatrix Potter.

Posted on Monday, November 10, 2025

Tagged Humanities, Postgraduate

Paul Ferguson, Senior Lecturer in Literature and Culture and Programme Lead for MA Creative Practice at the University of Cumbria, is exploring how the arts can respond to the environmental and cultural challenges of our time. His current research focuses on the shock of the Anthropocene and how it manifests in both global and regional literature, with the Lake District offering a compelling lens through which to examine the intersection of these themes.

Posted on Monday, November 10, 2025

Tagged Humanities, Postgraduate, Research

When William Wordsworth wrote ‘O Nature! Thou hast fed/ My lofty speculations!’ he was referring to the beauty, mystery and wonder of the Lake District National Park, now a World Heritage Site.

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Tagged Humanities