World Wetlands Day is celebrated on the 2nd Feb to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet. This year’s theme is 'It's time for wetland restoration' which highlights the importance of wetlands and encourages action to restore and maintain them.

Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023

Tagged Ambleside, Geography, Postgraduate, Research, Wildlife Media

We’re lucky to host campuses in some of the greenest settings in the UK - including the only UK campus within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But, at the University of Cumbria, our sites aren’t the only thing that’s green.

Posted on Friday, July 15, 2022

Tagged Clearing, Geography, National School of Forestry, Student Life, Wildlife Media, Zoology

Our beautiful homeland has received a very special mention by a certain popstar this week. None other than Taylor Swift has talked about “The Lakes” in her new album “Folklore”!

Posted on Friday, August 14, 2020

Tagged Ambleside, Art and Design, Business, Conservation, Forestry, Geography, Health and Wellbeing, Media Arts, National School of Forestry, Outdoor Studies, Paramedic, Physiotherapy, Policing, Science, Sport, Student Life, Wildlife Media

The UK is home to amazing wildlife and during spring and summer, it's the perfect time to spot it without even leaving your garden, balcony, patio or window.

Posted on Monday, July 13, 2020

Tagged Media Arts, Wildlife Media

If you have a passion for media and discovering our natural world, studying wildlife media could be the perfect route into a rewarding career.

Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Tagged Carlisle, Conservation, Media Arts, Wildlife Media