When you think about life at university, you probably imagine days spent studying, late nights fuelled by coffee, and weekends working on essays and projects.

Posted on Friday, November 8, 2024

Tagged Employability, Student Life

There are so many reasons why you might be choosing to go to university. It could be a necessary next step in moving towards your chosen career, or maybe you have a love for learning and want to dive deeper into a subject you enjoy! Whatever your motivations are, there’s no doubt about it - a degree comes with a whole range of benefits.

Posted on Friday, November 8, 2024

Tagged Employability, Student Life

Managing your money whilst studying at university can be overwhelming, especially if you’re living away from home for the first time. We know everyone will have their own unique situation, but there are things you can do to mitigate rising living costs and ensure you have the money to do the things you enjoy!

Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024

Tagged Finance, Student Life

What’s it like to start university for the first time? What is the work like? What’s it like living away from home, and what type of experience do you have at university? We meet two undergraduate students who share stories about how they found their courses, and the people who support them.

Posted on Monday, June 10, 2024

Tagged Student Life

UCAS Extra is the opportunity to gain a place at a university or college if you used all five of your choices on your original UCAS 2024 application and you either didn’t receive any offers, or you declined the offers you received.

Posted on Monday, February 12, 2024

Tagged Student Life

If you’re looking for a part-time role and are wondering what the best jobs are for students, here are five ideas to get you started.

Posted on Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Tagged Employability, Student Life

There are lots of things to think about when it comes to starting university, and one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is where you live. Going to university is often synonymous with living in halls, and while this is a lot of fun, it’s not right for everyone. If you think living at home and commuting to campus would be the best option for you, then that’s OK too! f you’re undecided, it might help to read the experiences of some of our students.

Posted on Monday, October 30, 2023

Tagged Student Life

Graduating University of Cumbria Students share their words of wisdom to first years as they embark on a new chapter.

Posted on Friday, October 6, 2023

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster, London, Student Hub, Student Life, Undergraduate

Joining a sport or group is a fantastic way to make the most of your time at university. If you aren’t already thinking about joining a society at Cumbria, here are five reasons why you should!

Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023

Tagged Student Life

As you embark on the thrilling journey from sixth form or college to Higher Education, the University of Cumbria is here to be your guide, your cheerleader and your home away from home. We understand that this transition can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking, but fear not, we’ve got your back every step of the way.

Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023

Tagged Student Life

Considering training to become a Secondary School Teacher? If you’re changing careers with existing family responsibilities or you’re a recent graduate looking to kick off your teaching career from a stable position, don’t worry - there’s a variety of financial options in place to ensure you’re supported to pursue your passion for teaching on a PGCE training programme. Discover how you can access thousands of pounds, just for studying! Keep reading to discover your options and learn how to apply for a teacher training bursary.

Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2023

Tagged Education, Finance, Postgraduate, Student Life

A list of some of our favourite places to grab a drink or a bite to eat near our University Campus.

Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Tagged London, Student Life

As a student at our East London campus, you’ll never run out of things to see or do. From exploring street markets, taking in the culture at local museums, or winding down after lectures at the Crossrail Roof Gardens, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the area. Here are just some of our top picks.

Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Tagged London, Student Life

Unlock your potential and open the door to your future with the University of Cumbria. Our brand new engineering campus, in partnership with BAE Systems, is coming to Barrow. To celebrate this exciting news, we've compiled a list of top takeaways for you to enjoy while you learn about how our campus can transform your life.

Posted on Monday, January 9, 2023

Tagged Student Life

As the deadline approaches, you might be starting to panic. There’s really no need to worry, as we have put together our top tips on getting your application done and sent off in time.

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2023

Tagged Student Life

Discover how current University of Cumbria Nursing student, Josh Gilroy, is making a difference whilst training for his BA (Hons) in Adult Nursing, from playing a part in life-saving diagnoses to representing Cumbria within the Royal College of Nursing.

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Tagged Nursing, Student Life

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

There's no shortage of advice and info online about applying to university. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by how much there is out there. Especially when something contradicts the last thing you read. So let's look at some of the most common myths around higher education.

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022

Tagged Student Life, Undergraduate

Studying while being a parent is both challenging and rewarding. With more commitments than students who don’t have children, you need to make sure that you make things as simple for yourself as possible. This includes having all the financial support in place which you are entitled to.

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Tagged Finance, Nursing, Student Life

Is university right for you? You’ll have a lot of people giving their opinion. Teachers, friends, random family members you see once a year. Then you go online and you get even more confused about what to do.

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Tagged Student Life, Undergraduate

With over 390 higher education institutions and 50,000 courses in the UK , we understand that it can be difficult to narrow down where you want to go. This guide will set you on your way to shortlisting universities for your UCAS application.

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2022

Tagged Applications, Student Life, Undergraduate

There’s no better way to discover if a university is for you than by whole-heartedly throwing yourself into one of its open days. You’re free to soak up the atmosphere, wander the corridors, meet the staff and students and get a real feel for the place. A website, regardless of how professional and informative it is, just can’t compare to a real life experience.

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2022

Tagged Applications, Postgraduate, Student Hub, Student Life, Undergraduate

A huge part of the student experience at Cumbria comes from the Students' Union. From events to societies, to your welfare and academic support, our UCSU have got it covered.

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2021

Tagged Student Life

With two different campuses in the beautiful and historic city of Carlisle, University of Cumbria students and visitors have plenty to see and do.

Posted on Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Tagged Carlisle, Student Life

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

To celebrate our upcoming Virtual Open Day, we're focusing on each of our campuses and giving you 5 fun facts about their locations.Today we look at Cumbria as a whole...

Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2020

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Student Life

Spring-time greetings from the University of Cumbria! It’s April and Spring is all around us: we have moved our clocks forward into British Summertime (BST), the days are getting longer, lambs, rabbits and chicks are being born, flowers are starting to bloom and we are approaching Easter.

Posted on Thursday, April 9, 2020

Tagged Student Life

We have gathered tips and advice from lecturers and students across all our Institutes to help you stay positive and productive during the lockdown.

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Tagged Student Life

You’re considering moving to one of our campuses and you’re faced with the burning question, what will I do when I’m not in lectures? To help you figure that out we have compiled our top 3 places to eat, drink and visit when living in Lancaster, Carlisle or Ambleside.

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster, Student Life

Amy here, a 1st year Outdoor Leadership student. In relation to choosing a university I can only draw from personal and peer experiences, therefore I will probably be a little biased towards my own (brilliant) course. Nevertheless, I will endeavour to impart practical, honest and mostly relevant advice that will help you compare universities and courses.

Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2019

Tagged Ambleside, Outdoor Studies, Student Life, Undergraduate

Celebrate Halloween with us by learning about the phantoms and monsters that inhabit our campuses.

Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster, London, Student Life

To celebrate our upcoming Autumn Open Days, we're focusing on each of our campuses and giving you 5 fun facts about their locations. Today we look at Lancaster...

Posted on Friday, October 5, 2018

Tagged Lancaster, Student Life