Higher & Further Education
Cumbrian schools shape teachers of tomorrow
Published 19 November 2008
TRAINEE teachers in West Cumbria are getting an out- of-the-ordinary learning experience at Cumbria Primary Teacher Training.TRAINEE teacher Niall Gribban originally trained as a teaching assistant but decided to go into primary education as a fully-fledged teacher and started with CPTT in September this year.
Lessons of Energy Coast campus for businesses
Published 19 November 2008
THIS month, as part of Colleges Week, we invited Energus Director of Training Paul Connor to talk to local businesses at a Big Breakfast meeting to talk about the impact of the Energy Coast on their companies.
Eyes on an arresting career
Published 19 November 2008
MY NAME is Kier Crossfield, Im 19 and like many others I have an ambition – to become a police officer.
A dream comes true
Published 19 November 2008
MATURE student Yvonne Sinclair has finally realised her dream at the age of 60 and had her art work exhibited.
Helping nurses with maths
Published 19 November 2008
A SENIOR lecturer at the University of Cumbria has written a book to help nurses with their maths skills.
Art students’ seal of approval
Published 19 November 2008
ART students at the University of Cumbria have won a prestigious prize for the quality of their work.
The same issues?
Published 19 November 2008
THE election in America of a black President, Barack Obama, is of major historical significance. And when America changes, the UK is usually affected.
‘You can see the positive effect’
Published 19 November 2008
IT’S Friday afternoon and the sound of children laughing and playing can be heard down the hallways of Arlecdon Primary School.
Supporting our teachers – and their young charges
Published 19 November 2008
FOR 19 year-old Suzanne Cartmell, a love of teaching came from an initial period spent in a local primary school.
From aspiration to inspiration
Published 19 November 2008
FOURTEEN years ago our teacher training course was launched to meet a need in West Cumbria. At the time we were a long distance away from teacher training colleges or universities and there was a dearth of trainees in our schools.
Insight into the justice system
Published 19 November 2008
WEST Cumbrian students got a taste of life in the criminal justice system last week at a careers event in West Allerdale Magistrates’ Court.
A 21st Century Academy
Published 22 October 2008
HALF way through the first term of the West Lakes Academy work is underway to design the new build scheduled for completion in 2011.
All the hard work pays off for Lakes College students
Published 22 October 2008
WEST Cumbrian students have been recognised for their hard work and achievement at the Lakes College awards ceremony.
Recognition for Léonie’s record
Published 22 October 2008
A UNIVERSITY of Cumbria lecturer has received a prestigious award in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements.
Photo that changed the world
Published 22 October 2008
THE first photograph of the Earth taken from space by an astronaut is the subject of a new book by University of Cumbria history lecturer Dr Robert Poole, published in the UK and US this September.
What Katie did next...
Published 22 October 2008
ONE of the top winners on the night was chemistry student Katie Bell, who received £200 for her prize – Best Overall HE Student.
Vice-chancellor to step down in spring
Published 22 October 2008
THE University of Cumbria’s vice-chancellor, Professor Christopher Carr, is to step down from his position next April.
Working to a better understanding of mental health
Published 22 October 2008
UNIVERSITY of Cumbria lecturers and students teamed up to raise awareness for this year’s World Mental Health Day.
New goal will help our apprentices – and bosses
Published 22 October 2008
AT THE end of September, the Skills Secretary John Denham announced plans to increase the minimum wage for apprentices by £15 per week in order to attract school-leavers to apprenticeships and help the Government hit its ambitious targets.
Expertise underpins UCLan’s Cumbria role
Published 3 October 2008
By Mick Farley, UCLan's Director for Cumbria
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- Driver killed four after cocktail of drink and drugs
- West Cumbrian OAP's bid to identify attack dog
- Taking pride in the best of Copeland
- Things look brighter at Frizington
- All white on the night
- No to free parking at Christmas
- The pick of Christmas music
- Grace to stay until new board in place
- Blizzards forecast for Cumbria
- A595 Gridlock worsens
- Driver killed four after cocktail of drink and drugs
- Things look brighter at Frizington
- Taking pride in the best of Copeland
- The pick of Christmas music
- 1,000 new jobs for £32m Lillyhall development plan
- All white on the night
- Fears over plans to rebuild Cumbrian schools
- Cumbrian farmer must serve at least 22 years for killing his wife
