Human teachers were replaced by horses when women from across the north west took part in a leadership and development course with a difference. Harness Change, based in Haverthwaite, hosted […]
Category: Education
Graduation joy for apprentice accountants
Two young accountants are celebrating after graduating from university with first-class degrees after five years of hard work. Catherine Steur and Luke Turner joined JF Hornby & Co fresh out […]
Flagship university campus project is given the go ahead
Planning permission for University of Cumbria’s flagship Carlisle Citadels campus project has been approved today by Carlisle City Council’s Development Control committee. Designed by DAY Architectural Ltd., the plans include […]
A new season of creative learning at Kendal’s Brewery Arts
The new season of Creative Learning classes is coming to Brewery Arts! Brewery Arts’ Creative Learning classes include a wide variety of skills including arts and crafts, dance, theatre, music […]
Funding approved for new University of Cumbria business interaction hub
University of Cumbria is looking forward to strengthening its links with local businesses with the news that funding has been approved to develop the Carlisle Business Exchange (CBE). Part of […]
Carlisle College Celebrates Outstanding Achievement
Carlisle College has held their annual awards event, with a total of twenty awards presented throughout the evening, recognising the continuous effort and outstanding achievements of learners over the last […]
University of Cumbria signs up to global campaign to end men’s violence against women
The University of Cumbria has committed to working to end men’s violence against women by becoming White Ribbon UK accredited. White Ribbon is a global campaign that encourages people, especially […]
STEM Classroom opens for business at Settle Primary School
The Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company has worked with Settle Primary School to build a STEM room in the primary school grounds. Opened on Wednesday 22 June, the STEM room will promote […]
Serving soldier teams up with University to put squadron through its paces
Returning to where he gained a first-class sport degree, Lieutenant Oliver Saunders has teamed up with his former tutors and current students of the University of Cumbria to put more […]
New business cluster set up to support technology industry in Cumbria and Lancashire
A new businesses network has come together to resolve some of the biggest issues facing the electech sector – while ensuring they are well placed to take advantage of huge […]
Planning application submitted for developing a university campus as part of Barrow Learning Quarter
The University of Cumbria has submitted a formal planning application to Barrow Borough Council as part of the next steps in developing a university campus in the centre of Barrow. […]
Large-scale Jobs and Careers Fair to inspire Cumbria’s jobseekers
Job seekers from across Cumbria will have the chance to speak directly to some of the county’s most innovative and inspiring employers at a special two-day event taking place next […]
Accountancy firm steps in to deliver inspirational school finance sessions
Secondary school pupils across the Furness peninsula were given a life lesson in finances when members of the team from a leading accountancy firm dropped in. JF Hornby & Co […]
Funding secured to develop Barrow Learning Quarter
As part of its Town Deal programme, the Government has now confirmed that the full amount of £25 million has been awarded to Barrow-in-Furness, enabling the town to take forward […]
Tullie House awarded grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform museum
Tullie House has been awarded intital support* through Development Stage Funding of up to £522,810 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Made possible by National Lottery players, the funding will […]
Business offers school leavers chance to accelerate career while at university
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL engineering company which specialises in decommissioning has launched its 2022 intake for an expanded student employment scheme to help young people in the light of the pandemic. React […]
Executive Director of Government Communications visits University of Cumbria
Executive Director of Government Communications, Mr Alex Aiken visited the University of Cumbria yesterday (Thursday 3 February) as part of a two-day visit to the county. During his visit to […]
Next steps for Carlisle Citadels campus project
Ahead of a formal planning application this Spring, the team working on proposals to create a new campus in the centre of Carlisle for the University of Cumbria is considering […]