University Events

University Events

View Open Days

Events At The University Of Cumbria

University events for everyone.

Your Cumbria experience isn’t just about lectures and seminars, and it doesn’t just start when you get here. Whether you’re looking to get to know us better before you’ve even applied, or to enrich your student experience, we have university events to suit everyone.

From Open Days to Masterclasses, Careers Events and Exhibitions, our events calendar is stacked full of opportunities for you to benefit from and enjoy.

Take tours of our campuses and accommodation, meet potential future employers and industry experts, or take virtual and in-person classes in new and exciting trending topics; whatever event you’re looking for, we aim to provide it here.

 

conference event
Filter events
MA - Literature, Romanticism and the English Lake District
  • Postgraduate

MA Literature, Romanticism and the English Lake District Online Event

03 Dec 2025-29 Apr 2026 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Our Master's in English Literature offers a unique opportunity to study a rich body of literary and non-literary texts within the geographical landscape which inspired them. Join us at our online event to learn more about this unique programme.


Book Now
MSc Nursing students
  • Postgraduate

MSc Midwifery Online Events, September to November 2025

17 Sep 2025-05 Nov 2025 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care? Do you aspire to become a dedicated healthcare professional in the field of Midwifery? Join us for an exclusive online event where you can meet one of our MSc Midwifery tutors, learn more about our innovative programme, and get all your questions answered.


Book Now
PGCE Primary
  • Postgraduate

Progression to Postgraduate Study Online events July 2025 to May 2026

21 Aug 2025-13 May 2026 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Join our Skills@cumbria team to find out about progressing to level 7 Postgraduate study. This is a great opportunity to find out how the transition will work.


Book Now
View of the Lakes
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Ambleside Open Day 4th October

04 Oct 2025-04 Oct 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Ambleside

Explore the Ambleside campus in the Lake District. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas: Undergraduate Outdoors, Conservation, Forestry, Geography, Tourism. Postgraduate Conservation, Forest Science, Literature and Tourism. This is a day suitable for Undergraduate and Postgraduate study.


Book Now
Large glass and brick building
  • Undergraduate and PGCE

Lancaster Open Day 11th October

11 Oct 2025-11 Oct 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Lancaster

Explore the Lancaster campus. Find your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This Undergraduate and PGCE event is for those interested in: Business, Computer Science, Law, Teaching, Sport and a range of Health and Allied Health courses.


Book Now
Group of students entering campus
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

London Open Evening 15th October

15 Oct 2025-15 Oct 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM


Open Days | London

Explore the East London campus. This Open Day is relevant for Business, Teaching and Education studies at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.


Book Now
Graduate Art Show
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Brampton Road Open Day 18th October 2025

18 Oct 2025-18 Oct 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Carlisle Brampton Road

Explore our Brampton Road campus home to all our Arts courses. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas:
• Animation
• Film and TV
• Fine Art
• Games Design and Development
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Wildlife Media
• MA Creative Practice


Book Now
Engineering Students
  • Undergraduate

Barrow Open Evening 22nd October

22 Oct 2025-22 Oct 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM


Open Days | Barrow-in-Furness

Explore the Barrow campus. This Open Day is relevant for Adult Nursing, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and PGCE Primary (school based).


Book Now
Ambleside Campus
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Ambleside Open Day 8th November

08 Nov 2025-08 Nov 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Ambleside

Explore the Ambleside campus in the Lake District. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas: Undergraduate Outdoors, Conservation, Forestry, Geography, Tourism. Postgraduate Conservation, Forest Science, Literature and Tourism. This is a day suitable for Undergraduate and Postgraduate study.


Book Now
Students leaving the London Campus
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

London Open Evening 12th November

12 Nov 2025-12 Nov 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM


Open Days | London

Explore the East London campus. This Open Day is relevant for Business, Teaching and Education studies, at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.


Book Now
Street sign pointing right, towards Carlisle Fusehill Street campus
  • Undergraduate

Carlisle Fusehill Street Open Day 15th November

15 Nov 2025-15 Nov 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Carlisle Fusehill

Explore the Fusehill Street campus and discover your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This undergraduate event is ideal for those interested in courses in Biomedical Science, Law, Primary and Early Years Education, Psychology, Criminology and Forensic Investigation, Security Intelligence, Zoology, Social Work, and various Health and Allied Health programmes. We also offer Integrated Foundation Year programmes (year 0) for our Institute of Science and Environment courses, with years 1-3 at our Ambleside campus.


Book Now
BAE Engineer
  • Undergraduate

Barrow Open Evening 19th November

19 Nov 2025-19 Nov 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM


Open Days | Barrow-in-Furness

Explore the Barrow campus. This Open Day is relevant for Adult Nursing, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Primary PGCE (school based).


Book Now
Students outside Library
  • Undergraduate and PGCE

Lancaster Open Day 22nd November

22 Nov 2025-22 Nov 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Lancaster

Explore the Lancaster campus. Find your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This Undergraduate and PGCE event is for those who are interested in: Business, Computer Science, Law, Teaching, Sport and a range of Health and Allied Health courses.


Book Now
Photography students
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Brampton Road Open Day 29th November 2025

29 Nov 2025-29 Nov 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Carlisle Brampton Road

Explore our Brampton Road campus home to all our Arts courses. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas:
• Animation
• Film and TV
• Fine Art
• Games Design and Development
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Wildlife Media
• MA Creative Practice


Book Now
PGCE Primary Tutor
  • PGCE

PGCE Northern Ireland Routes into Teaching Virtual Events

24 Oct 2025-10 Dec 2025 |5:00 PM-6:00 PM


Open Days | Online

Are you passionate about shaping the future and helping children reach their full potential?

If teaching has always been your dream, you could turn that dream into reality with a PGCE from the University of Cumbria!

With September and January start dates available, plus a range of subject specialisms to choose from, you’ll find a course at Cumbria that matches your ambition and supports your future career goals.



Book Now
PGCE Primary Tutor
  • PGCE

PGCE Primary and Secondary Virtual Event

08 Oct 2025-03 Jun 2026 |5:00 PM-6:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Interested in becoming a qualified primary or secondary school teacher? Come along to our PGCE Virtual Event to explore your future in teaching.


Book Now
PGCE Primary Tutor
  • PGCE

PGCE Primary and Secondary Virtual Event Northern Ireland Students ONLY

22 Oct 2025-22 Oct 2025 |5:00 PM-6:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Interested in becoming a qualified school teacher? Come along to one of our PGCE Virtual Events to explore your future in teaching and the opportunities available to you as a student from Northern Ireland.


Book Now
Medical School logo
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

2027/28 Graduate Entry Medicine Virtual Event, 20 November

20 Nov 2025-20 Nov 2025 |5:00 PM-6:30 PM


Open Days | Online

Join us for a virtual session, to learn more about the home of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, based on our Fusehill Street campus.


Book Now
Women stood in front of a flipchart
  • Postgraduate

PGCE Online (Non-QTS) Virtual Open Events Morning Events

29 Oct 2025-12 Aug 2026 |11:00 AM-12:00 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Do you want to gain an internationally recognised teaching qualification from anywhere in the world? Join us for one of our online open sessions in the morning or evening to learn more about our fully online PGCE (non-QTS).
Our morning sessions run from 11am until 12 noon.


Book Now
Women teaching a class
  • Postgraduate

PGCE Online (Non-QTS) Virtual Open Events Evening Events

28 Oct 2025-15 Jul 2027 |6:30 PM-7:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Do you want to gain an internationally recognised teaching qualification from anywhere in the world? Join us for one of our online open sessions in the morning or evening to learn more about our fully online PGCE (non-QTS).
Our evening sessions run from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.


Book Now
Woman teaching a class
  • Postgraduate

Becoming a Primary Teacher: PGCE Route Virtual Event - London (Lunchtime Session)

06 Nov 2025-06 Nov 2025 |12:30 PM-1:15 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Are you considering a career in primary teaching? Whether you’re a career changer, returning to higher education, or a graduate with a specialist degree, this online event is designed for you.
Join our academics from the University of Cumbria to learn more about training to teach through the PGCE Primary Education with QTS routes at our London campus:

PGCE Primary Education with QTS: General Primary (5–11 years)
PGCE Primary Education with QTS: Lower Primary (3–7 years).


Book Now
Woman teaching a class
  • Postgraduate

Becoming a Primary Teacher: PGCE Route Virtual Event - London (Evening Session)

06 Nov 2025-06 Nov 2025 |6:15 PM-7:00 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Are you considering a career in primary teaching? Whether you’re a career changer, returning to higher education, or a graduate with a specialist degree, this online event is designed for you.
Join our academics from the University of Cumbria to learn more about training to teach through the PGCE Primary Education with QTS routes at our London campus:

PGCE Primary Education with QTS: General Primary (5–11 years)
PGCE Primary Education with QTS: Lower Primary (3–7 years).


Book Now
Children outdoor learning
  • Public

2026 Schools Outdoor Learning Conference

18 Mar 2026-18 Mar 2026 |9:00 AM-4:00 PM


Conferences | Lancaster

Following the success of the 2024 conference, join us for an inspiring day of workshops, keynotes and networking.


Book Now

There are no events which meet your criteria. Please select another option and try again.