Monday March 7 2022

Green turns gold in award success

A company committed to brewing proper beer and saving the planet in equal measure has added another accolade to its great green credentials. Ulverston-based Lakeland Brewhouse was named Eco Business Innovator of the Year at the prestigious Cumbria Food Awards which applauded its 100 percent renewable power and overriding commitment to sustainability. Managing director Kirsty Ridge said she was delighted with the Cumbria Eco-I North West honour, which follows a £250,000 investment in the firm.

Tuesday February 22 2022

Cumbria Business School: Experts aid academics to address higher level skills need

Committed to addressing the future workforce needs of the regional economy and employers, the University of Cumbria and leading business figures are strengthening the delivery of education and development of work-ready graduates. A new external advisory board is providing expert advice and support to leaders of Cumbria Business School, which is part of the university’s Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership.

Monday February 21 2022

Forging innovation culture across Cumbria

A University of Cumbria-backed £5.7m business growth initiative, CUSP II, which is helping small and medium-sized businesses to break down innovation barriers and encourage leading-edge processes and products, is launching a new series of events to further support businesses in the county.

Monday February 14 2022

Academic and serving officer pen new book to aid policing students

Following the introduction of the Police Education Qualification Framework, higher education institutions and police forces must ensure recruits receive a balanced and informed start to their careers Senior policing lecturer and retired officer Iain Stainton has written a book with one of his former students Dr Rob Ewin, a serving Cumbrian officer, to aid new policing and criminology students.

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