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Newton Rigg staff welcome Government backing for take-over bid

Jonty Rostron photo University staff behind a plan to take over the running of Newton Rigg near Penrith welcomed yesterday’s Government backing for the bid.

Last updated 13 August 2010
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University of Cumbria set to handle thousands of calls from students

The University of Cumbria is gearing up to handle thousands of calls from would-be students after A-level results are published next Thursday. (2 comments)

Last updated 13 August 2010
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Top apprentice award for Carlisle College student

A Carlisle College student who is following his father into the family business has won a top apprenticeship award.

Last updated 30 July 2010
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New £23 million cash blow for Cumbria university

The University of Cumbria has suffered a fresh £23 million cash blow with news that the North West Development Agency is withdrawing its pledge of future support as it tries to save £52m. (2 comments)

Last updated 30 July 2010
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A Spanish holiday... and work experience

Sun, sea, sand – and success. That’s what students at Carlisle College are aiming for on the BTEC Travel and Tourism course.

Last updated 24 July 2010
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Manufacturer donates new tractors to Newton Rigg campus

Three new tractors worth £100,000 have been donated to the University of Cumbria’s Newton Rigg campus at Penrith.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Carlisle College launches aviation studies course

Bosses at Carlisle College hope a new course for budding pilots will take off.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Cumbria council no longer in charge of funding over 16s education and training

Cumbria County Council will no longer be in charge of funding education and training for over 16s following the latest Government move to cut red tape and bureaucracy.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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University's graduate placement scheme helping Cumbrian firms

Cumbrian graduates are benefiting from a £1 million scheme that helps them find work while at the same time giving small local firms a welcome boost.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Parents angry over Carlisle College’s decision to close nursery

Angry and upset parents have hit out at Carlisle College chiefs after their decision to axe a popular city centre nursery – despite impassioned pleas from people willing to help save it. (4 comments)

Last updated 16 July 2010
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Twelve months to sort out further education at Newton Rigg

Education leaders in Cumbria have a year to resolve the issue of further education provision at Newton Rigg to help the campus near Penrith secure a viable future.

Last updated 16 July 2010
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Future is bright for Cumbria university graduates

Cumbria University’s graduates have been told they can look forward to the future with hope despite fears about record levels of graduate unemployment.

Last updated 16 July 2010
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Newton Rigg dean leaves for Nottingham university job

The dean of Penrith’s Newton Rigg university campus has left after eight years.

Last updated 9 July 2010
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Cumbria university appoints professor of logistics

An international transport company boss has been appointed professor of logistics at the University of Cumbria – thanks to sponsorship from Stobart Group.

Last updated 9 July 2010
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Wigton girl named north west's Young Enterprise student of year

Teenager Emma Pearson is celebrating after picking up a top award for her business acumen this week.

Last updated 25 June 2010
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Tough times but a lot to be proud of

As students head home for summer, new figures show that applications to study at the University of Cumbria from September are up and the university’s ranking in three influential guides has also improved.

Last updated 18 June 2010
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Student art show ‘one of the strongest for years’

THE talents of more than 270 art students at the University of Cumbria have been on show in Carlisle.

Last updated 18 June 2010
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New board should manage Newton Rigg

NEWTON Rigg should come under a management board made up of various agencies, while leasing some of its buildings to create an environmental science park.

Last updated 11 June 2010
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University of Cumbria: Tough times but bright future

THE new man in charge at the University of Cumbria says there is a bright future ahead for the institution but warned tough times lie ahead over the next few months.

Last updated 11 June 2010
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Ex-Cumbria university boss was mis-sold job - reports

The University of Cumbria’s Vice Chancellor Peter McCaffery left his job after less than a year, reportedly feeling that the post was “mis-sold” to him as he was not given full warning of the institution’s dire finances, it has been reported.

Last updated 28 May 2010
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