Thursday July 12 2018
Conference hears a wealth of research work underway
Students researching subjects as diverse as efforts to improve connectivity in rural areas and the fitness of people in later life were among fifty PhD researchers to take part in a conference at the Lancaster campus of the University of Cumbria. The event aims to provide guidance and encouragement to students as well as an opportunity to present their work to an audience prior to taking research to national or even international conferences.
Friday June 29 2018
Spanish conference hears how Cumbrian collaborations brings people, place and partnerships together
An academic from the University of Cumbria is taking part in an international event which aims to influence how public and private organisations can work together to benefit both sides of the Atlantic. Dr David Murphy, deputy director of the Institute for Leadership and Sustainability and senior lecturer in strategic management and leadership, is attending the Ibero-American Conference on Sustainable Development Goals.
Monday June 25 2018
Student volunteer officer aiming to inspire closer to home
When Kati Brown took a 12-month sabbatical from her job at the University of Cumbria she had no idea where the trip would take her. The Carlisle-based Volunteering and Engagement Facilitator for the university’s Students’ Union knew she wanted to travel and help out but nothing could prepare her for the variety of work she would undertake or range of people she would meet.
Friday June 22 2018
Occupational therapists represent university at prestigious South African conference
Two Lancaster academics have spoken at a prestigious conference in South Africa held to share and develop the skills of occupational therapists from around the world. Dr Ana Borges da Costa and Liz Harrison, senior lecturers in occupational therapy were invited to present at the World Federation of Occupation Therapists Congress held in Cape Town. The event is held every four years at venues around the world and this year marked the first time it was held in Africa.
Thursday June 21 2018
Food and farming research tour to pit stop in Ambleside
The University of Cumbria is to host a visit by researchers who have taken to two wheels to cross the UK to canvas opinions about food and farming. The Food Farming and Countryside Commission, part of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, has embarked on the seven-month odyssey to hear grass roots opinions in high streets, supermarkets, farmers markets, workplaces and pubs.
Wednesday June 20 2018
Research and innovation showcase offers chance for collaboration
Details of the University of Cumbria’s annual showcase of research work have been revealed. Featuring guest speakers and demonstrations as well as a series of fascinating short talks the Cumbria Research and Innovation conference is to be held on July 6 at the Sentamu Building on the university’s Lancaster campus.
