The University of Cumbria takes great pride in being an institution that is recognised for embracing education in all its forms.
We help students be equipped and empowered to start their careers and make a difference. We do this by offering a diverse range of courses and flexible ways of learning which are helping to make the impossible possible for many more people.
That includes foundation degrees, integrated foundation years before three-year degrees, continued professional development for qualified professionals, and degree apprenticeships together with degrees and postgraduate options across areas such as health, sports, social work, teaching, business, law, science, conservation, outdoor studies, arts, creativity, tourism, policing and, of course, education.
Building upon a legacy of education training spanning more than a century, we are also one of the largest providers of teacher training in the UK.
As Cumbria’s university, we are first in the UK and top 10 worldwide for the quality of our education in the Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2020.
And, we are working with strategic partners in Cumbria and across the region to develop ambitious multi-million pound plans that will transform higher education across the county, with proposals to create new campus sites in the centre of Carlisle and in the Barrow Learning Quarter.
Professor Rob Trimble, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of Cumbria, said: “As the anchor higher education institution for Cumbria, we are delighted once again to be associate sponsor of the Golden Apple Awards.
“Learning is life changing and transformational and we witness this daily here in Cumbria and beyond as our academics and students work closely with partners undertaking real-life research, and learner placements.
“A strong supporter of the public sector, we educate hundreds of new teachers, family and education professionals, nurses, paramedics and healthcare specialists of the future every year. Qualified professionals already working in their chosen fields also deepen their knowledge and expertise through our wide range of continued professional development programmes developed with practitioners and employers.
“With our long-established and highly-regarded academic provision, we enjoy partnerships with a large number of health trusts, professional bodies and around 2,000 schools and specialist education providers.”
The University of Cumbria is among the best in the UK for graduate employment and top in the North West, with 96 per cent of students getting a job or going on to further study within 15 months of graduating.
As Cumbria’s university, what makes us distinct are our locations, contribution to the vibrancy of place and meeting market demand. With five campuses Cumbria, Lancaster and London, we are connected with landscapes, culture and specialist industries that no other university can offer.
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