University of Cumbria

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University of Cumbria
Established: 1 August 2007
Type: Public
Chancellor: The Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York
Vice-Chancellor: Professor Chris Carr (from Aug 1 2007)
Location: Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster, Penrith and Tower Hamlets, England
Website: www.cumbria.ac.uk

The University of Cumbria is a British university, established on 1 August 2007.[1]

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[edit] Formation

The University of Cumbria was formed by the merger of St Martin's College, the Cumbria Institute of the Arts (CIA)[2] and the Cumbrian campuses of the University of Central Lancashire.[1] These institution formerly ran degree programmes accredited by Lancaster University and the University of Central Lancashire. In order to facilitate the change, St Martin's College applied for independent degree-awarding powers in March 2005 and was successful in July 2006 after nine months of scrutiny by the Quality Assurance Agency.[citation needed] In January 2007 official university status was granted by the Privy Council.[3]

[edit] Structure and location

The University is based upon the findings of a report by Sir Martin Harris.[2] This plan envisaged a university based upon a 'distributed learning network'.[4] This network is based upon the idea that teaching will take place both at the University's main campuses, and at colleges of further education around the county. This will solve problems of access for remote areas that did not previously have direct access to higher education.[2]

The main campus of the University is in Carlisle.[5] Its other campuses are at Penrith (formerly University of Central Lancashire in Cumbria), Ambleside, Barrow, Lancaster (formerly St Martin's College) and London.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b County university opens its doors. BBC News (2007-08-01). Retrieved on 2007-08-05.
  2. ^ a b c Proposal for a New University of Cumbria Harris, Sir Martin; 2005; Accessed 30 March 2006
  3. ^ St Martin’s College awarded University title University 4 Cumbria; 7 January 2007; Accessed 10 February 2007
  4. ^ The Distributed Learning Network (DLN) for Cumbria University 4 Cumbria; 2006; Accessed 10 February 2007
  5. ^ Green light for University of Cumbria plans Macleod, Gordon; The Guardian; 1 February 2005; Accessed 30 March 2006

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