Class of 2023 July Graduation

Catch up on the highlights, stories and considerable achievements of the class of 2023. Eight graduation ceremonies took place at the end of last month at Carlisle Cathedral, which saw us congratulating over 1,000 students.

Photo gallery - the best bits

Graduation gallery July 2023,

The very best bits of graduation week were captured by our official university photographer. You can see all the photos exclusively in the Cumbria Network. Register for your FREE account HERE, and you will find the full album containing over 100 photos HERE, can you spot yourself and your friends?

Graduation Live videos

We live-streamed all our ceremonies, they are now on Youtube for you to re-watch whenever you like. Find them HERE.

Claire Hensman CVO - Honorary Fellow

After 10 years as Cumbria’s Lord-Lieutenant, the Monarch’s representative in the county, Claire retired on 3 July – her 75th birthday.

And in recognition of her lifelong and outstanding contribution to charity, community, and service to the Monarchy in the county, Claire has had an Honorary Fellowship bestowed up on her by the University of Cumbria.

Over the last decade, as Lord-Lieutenant, Claire was involved in planning Royal visits to Cumbria, accompanying Royal visitors, and presenting awards on behalf of the Queen, and now the King.

Elizabeth Molloy - Spirit of Cumbria prize winner

LLB law graduate Elizabeth (Lizzie) Molloy describes her six-year student journey at the University of Cumbria, culminating in her graduation and being awarded the special Spirit of Cumbria prize which is given to a graduate who reflects the values of the university’s values - Progressive, Personal, and Engaged. Overcoming a series of challenges including the Covid pandemic, Elizabeth’s experience has included being a mature student, completing an Integrated Foundation Year and three years of a degree programme, and her roles as peer mentor, student ambassador, and supporting the establishment and growth of the university Law Society and building links with local employers, creating opportunities for graduates and firms.

Amy Milburn - Social Work graduate and prize winner

Amy Milburn talks about her university journey and placements with employers, which has culminated in her gaining a first-class degree in social work and scooping a prize from the university’s Institute of Health.

Mandy Mcgachie - Principal lecturer

At the university’s July 2023 graduations, principal lecturer Mandy Mcgachie celebrates the achievements of the first 100 students from the Surrey and Sussex Constabularies who have completed their Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships and other policing programmes (Degree Holder Entry Programmes) with the University of Cumbria, part of the Police Education Consortium.

Did you graduate last month? Or perhaps you graduated many years ago? What were the best bits about your graduation day and your student experience? Share your memories with us here.