University of Cumbria students celebrate graduations

There have been three ceremonies everyday on Tuesday, November 22, Wednesday, November 23 and Thursday, November 24, celebrating the remarkable achievements of students.

Credit: University of Cumbria/Jonathan Becker (Image: University of Cumbria/Jonathan Becker)Participants have included many who are already working or have qualified to work in their chosen professional and public sectors.

From creative arts to paramedic practice, policing and zoology, they have completed diverse and flexible courses delivered across the university’s five academic institutes – arts, education, health, business, industry and leadership as well as science and environment.

Students have been based across Carlisle, Lancaster and London.

Credit: University of Cumbria/Jonathan Becker (Image: University of Cumbria/Jonathan Becker)A number of masters and postgraduate students from around the world, who have studied University of Cumbria programmes through its international partnership with Zurich-based Robert Kennedy College, were also present.

Credit: University of Cumbria/Jonathan Becker (Image: University of Cumbria/Jonathan Becker)University Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell said: “Our graduation week exemplifies the tremendous contributions and impact our graduates make in their chosen professional sectors and services across the North West region and beyond.

Professor Julie Mennell (left) (Image: University of Cumbria/Jonathan Becker)“We are immensely proud of our Class of 2022 and what they’ve achieved and in such challenging circumstances.”

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