Tuesday August 13 2019
Global focus for Lakes’ survival trailblazer
A Lake District-based bushcraft expert has spoken to leading international figures and specialists in military survival at a global gathering in Canada. A lecturer in outdoor studies at University of Cumbria (UoC), Dr Lisa Fenton told around 300 delegates from across America, Canada, the UK, Sweden, Norway and Holland about a ‘transformative’ process linking people back to the natural world.
Thursday July 11 2019
Multi-million pound investment to improve region’s health
Experts in the region are leading a national project to address health inequalities in the country and the prevention of poor health. A new government £16 million health improvement programme in the North East and North Cumbria has been awarded to a collaboration which includes the University of Cumbria.
Thursday July 4 2019
Law school leaders embrace digital innovations at Cumbrian conference
Law schools are learning how digital innovations can better prepare students for careers in a sector already experiencing an unprecedented rate of change. Academics, computer scientists, technology consultants, lawyers and students have gathered at the University of Cumbria to explore how legal education is evolving to ensure lawyers of the future develop the right skills for the transforming sector.
Friday June 28 2019
Cumbrian historian takes match-fixing research to global event in Australia
Research into the impact of match-fixing in sport through the ages has been presented at the World Congress of Science and Football by an academic from the University of Cumbria.
Wednesday June 26 2019
University professor announced as chair of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Professor Diane Cox from the University of Cumbria has been appointed chair of council at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Tuesday June 25 2019
Pupils play real-life biologists for a day
Cumbrian pupils break from regular lessons next Tuesday to experience a day in the life of a research biologist. Children in years 7 and 8 from eight schools across the county will descend upon the University of Cumbria for a fantastic Festival of Biology, which aims to open their eyes to the exciting world of biology.
