HE FE and work

Cumbria university staff sign up to Carlisle car club scheme

Staff at the University of Cumbria in Carlisle are among the first to sign up to a new car club scheme which allows people the use of a vehicle on an hourly basis.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Newton Rigg switch ‘skilfully managed’, say inspectors

Government inspectors have praised leaders of Askham Bryan College for the way they are managing the takeover of Newton Rigg, near Penrith.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Nineteen fewer students apply to Cumbria university

There are just 19 fewer students wanting to go to the University of Cumbria this autumn compared to the same time last year, despite a 7.4 per cent drop in university applicants nationally and the forthcoming introduction of higher tuition fees.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Cumbria university's master classes for Pakistan

Staff from a Cumbrian university campus are helping to support universities, businesses and charities in Pakistan.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Fall in number of north west students applying to university

The number of students in the north west applying to go to university this autumn – the first year of the tuition fee hike – has slumped by 9.4 per cent.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Cumbria university students secure cash for Carlisle community arts scheme

Students at a Carlisle university campus are launching a new Olympic-themed community art project that they hope will help them forge closer links with residents.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Kendal College lands contract to help run food technology centre at Penrith

Kendal College is branching out into Penrith after securing a new deal to help run a food technology centre on the edge of the town.

Last updated 20 January 2012
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Cumbria university staff recognised for their excellence

Staff at the University of Cumbria have been recognised for their achievements in teaching and learning at an annual awards ceremony.

Last updated 14 January 2012
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Students starting to plan finances for university

More than two-thirds of those looking to go to university in September are already planning their finances ahead of the introduction of higher tuition fees.

Last updated 11 January 2012
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Further education is part of the future for Newton Rigg, says new principal

Newton Rigg’s new principal has pledged that further education (FE) will not be forgotten as the college is transformed.

Last updated 6 January 2012
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Cumbria university cuts the cost of its degrees

The University of Cumbria is cutting the cost of its degrees before higher tuition fees are even introduced next autumn – a move that will allow it to expand student numbers in future.

Last updated 9 December 2011
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£500,000 paid to pair who 'rescued' Cumbria university from cash problems

The University of Cumbria paid out more than £500,000 in a year to the two men who led it out of financial ruin.

Last updated 9 December 2011
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Students at university in Carlisle forced to live in Penrith due to demand for city accommodation

Unprecedented demand for accommodation for students studying at the University of Cumbria has left a group of young people living 20 miles away from where they learn.

Last updated 25 November 2011
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800 students graduate from Cumbria university

Three Carlisle livestock experts experienced life on a different stage when they were among 800 students graduating from the University of Cumbria.

Last updated 25 November 2011
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Experience works: I’ve gone from tea boy to partner in 12 years

A chance conversation with a teacher in the sixth form office of his secondary school changed Richard Miller’s life forever.

Last updated 19 November 2011
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Carlisle College prepares to open doors on £11 million makeover

Finishing touches are being made this weekend to the long-awaited £11 million transformation of Carlisle College.

Last updated 28 October 2011
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Exchange gives foreign university students taste of Cumbrian life

Students from Carlisle’s twin city of Flensburg have been sampling life in Cumbria – and it could be a taste of the future.

Last updated 7 October 2011
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CN Group Education and Learning Awards 2011: Winners revealed

Cumbria's largest secondary school is celebrating after picking up two of the top honours at the 2011 CN Group Education and Learning Awards. (1 comment)

Last updated 7 October 2011
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‘Patchy advice’ does teenagers no favours , claims Carlisle College boss

The principal of Carlisle College is calling on parents’ help because she says some teenagers are not being informed of all the options available to them after they have taken their GCSEs.

Last updated 28 September 2011
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