Higher & Further Education

Law firm hosts showcase for Cumbria’s vision

THE vision and drive of Cumbria to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the UK has captured the imagination and commitment of a top law firm.

Last updated 22 July 2009
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600 graduate

MORE than 600 University of Cumbria students graduated at four ceremonies this month.

Last updated 22 July 2009
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The future’s bright

cebruight01 LAST month saw the grand opening of art exhibition The Futures Bright held by Lakes College art students.

Last updated 22 July 2009
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KC joe as a lad CUMBRIAN graduate Joe Farish is putting off his chance to work in the City because he wants to encourage pupils from state schools to secure places at one of the country’s most prestigious universities.

Last updated 22 July 2009
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Heather earns prestigious US marketing scholarship

KC massey July A GRADUATE from the University of Cumbria has been awarded a prestigious US marketing scholarship and the chance to travel to the States to enhance her skills.

Last updated 22 July 2009
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Thanks for support say Chelsea Flower Show students

UoC Chelsea THE support team for the University of Cumbria students, whose highly praised garden won awards at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, have been commended for their hard work in making this year a successful one.

Last updated 25 June 2009
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Maryport curtain up on helpful Lakes College students

CONSTRUCTION students from Lakes College have been putting their vocational skills into practice recently by answering a request for help from the Maryport Operatic and Dramatic Society.

Last updated 24 June 2009
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Harrington student captains university team in Spain

Uninetball 1906 A WORKINGTON student has lead the University of Cumbria’s netball team to success in Spain.

Last updated 24 June 2009
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Praise for University of Cumbria's business services

The University of Cumbria has been praised for the facilities and services it provides for business people.

Last updated 24 June 2009
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Keep talent in West Cumbria

KC nuclear2 may THIS year 20-year-old Chris Fairclough will earn £13,000 for being a student. Not bad for someone who gave university a miss amid fears of student debt. Instead, Chris applied for a place on a brand new course.

Last updated 24 June 2009
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Universities help shape West Cumbria Energy Coast

UNIVERSITIES are playing their part in shaping Britain’s Energy Coast. The University of Cumbria is developing courses at Energus in Lillyhall and the creation of the £20 million Dalton Cumbria Facility is being funded jointly by the Dalton Institute of the University of Manchester and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

Last updated 24 June 2009
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Matthew bridges the gap with young engineers

cebernecapita YOUNG engineers at Whitehaven’s St Benedict’s School have been given a master class from a former pupil.

Last updated 20 May 2009
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Food for thought down on the farm

ceduck02 LAKES College students on the catering and hospitality course took part in a farm walk ahead of this year’s Fell Gather to help them appreciate the local food chain.

Last updated 20 May 2009
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It’s a wrap for Sharrow Bay

FILM-MAKERS from the University of Cumbria have produced a series of commercials and short documentaries to mark the 60th anniversary of the Sharrow Bay Hotel at Ullswater.

Last updated 20 May 2009
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Students can see more clearly now

THE University of Cumbria has spent £2million on X-ray equipment for two of its campuses. Radiography students in Carlisle and Lancaster will benefit from the equipment, which has been described as the “best in the UK” by Phil Harris, head of the school of medical imaging sciences at the University of Cumbria.

Last updated 20 May 2009
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