Wednesday April 18 2018
Male abuse follow up survey launched
A study to investigate why men in abusive or aggressive relationships are reluctant to ask for help has been launched by psychologists at the University of Cumbria. The survey is a follow up to work carried out last year which saw 161 men answer an online survey which prompted more in depth interviews.
Tuesday April 17 2018
Field trip to Rum provides eye opening experience for outdoor studies students
Students from the University of Cumbria were the first university group to visit the isle of Rum since wildfires broke out damaging the island’s fragile ecology. The Ambleside-based second year outdoor studies students spent five days on the island as part of a field trip investigating various aspects of the island’s physical geography. Research of footpath erosion - real concern on the island - was one area where students took time to study the changes on one of the main routes leading into th
Friday April 6 2018
Autism and the criminal justice system research to be presented at international conference
Work carried out at the University of Cumbria investigating how people on the autism spectrum are dealt with by the criminal justice system is to be showcased at an international conference. The Cumbrian research will be presented to delegates at the Offenders with a Intellectual and/or Development Disability event organised by the National Autistic Society in Birmingham.
Thursday April 5 2018
Specialist 'dance and health' therapy for stroke patients to be showcased
A project which sees stroke patients offered weekly dance and movement sessions as part of their rehabilitation delivered by staff and students from the University of Cumbria is being showcased at a prestigious London arts event. The project also offers an opportunity for University of Cumbria dance and occupational therapy students to experience work in the dance and health sector by training and volunteering for the sessions.
Wednesday April 4 2018
Full house for 'Future Farming' consultation event
Around 100 people representing farmers and environmental groups joined academics from the University of Cumbria and politicians at a consultation meeting called to consider future agricultural policy described as ‘most important changes for 40 years.’
Wednesday March 28 2018
University of Cumbria to co-host future of farming DEFRA consultation event
An event to set out the government’s vision for the future of food, farming and the environment is to be held in Cumbria. Co-hosted by University of Cumbria alongside the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, this event is one of a series of consultation events being held to discuss Health and Harmony: the future for food, farming and the environment in a Green Brexit.
