Twenty-five-year-old Policing, Investigation and Criminology student Natalie Atkinson is about to graduate from the University of Cumbria before heading to do a master’s degree in criminal justice policy at the London School of Economics, the world’s leading institute in social science. However, a few years ago she was on the other side of the law … Continue reading
Since setting up a sports massage and taping clinic last year, twenty-one-year-old Yasmin Phair from Suffolk has had a glimpse of what it will be like to have her own business when she graduates next year. After being attracted to the idea of setting up her own clinic, Yasmin did some research into what other … Continue reading
In the summer of 2012, twenty-three-year-old adventure and media student Thomas Chapman embarked on a trip to Thailand where he learnt how to scuba dive and used skills he had learnt from his course to take photos from the bottom of the sea. “My friend who is on the animal conservation course suggested going to … Continue reading
With it’s idyllic beaches, warm climate and stunning scenery, Sri Lanka makes for a perfect holiday destination. Third year nursing student Rachel Tait saw a different side to the country, working for three weeks on a ward in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s second largest city. Joined by four other classmates, Rachel, 22, embarked on the transcultural … Continue reading
Film and TV graduate Peter Bebbington is leading customers through the doors of some of Carlisle’s favourite businesses, all without having to leave the comfort of their own homes. Peter’s company, Active House Media, works in association with Google to enable virtual tours of businesses by integrating them into Street View. “Carlisle’s a perfect spot.” … Continue reading
Current Film and TV student Max Evans-Kirkman is not your average student. When we catch up with him via Skype he’s on holiday in France, where he spent most of his life growing up, but he’s restless, he’s thinking about work. “I’m half way through shooting my graduation project.” He says, ironically trying to fix … Continue reading
Matthew Proudman, a student on the applied computing course at the University of Cumbria, is using his dyslexia as an advantage, solving problems in assistive technology. After completing two years of a Foundation Course at Lakes College in West Cumbria Matthew joined the University to expand his interest in database panning and design. Matthew 24, … Continue reading
From a young age Makala Hulbert, a nursing graduate from Penrith, has always wanted to make people feel better. After studying at the Fusehill campus she applied to be a nurse with the Royal Navy and now is employed by the Ministry of Defense in Plymouth. Following months of training and assault courses, Makala now … Continue reading
Primary teaching student Tom King was recently on placement at a primary school in Carlisle for six weeks, but it’s not just the children that have been learning. Working with Year One pupils, Tom was given the opportunity to work with an age group he hadn’t previously experienced. Compared to previous placements with older children, … Continue reading
Social entrepreneur Kevin Goodall, from Morecambe, was recently part of a citizen’s jury that helped to set up an alcohol free bar to tackle drink related problems in his hometown. After the NHS identified an issue with hospital admissions related to alcohol in the seaside resort of Morecambe, Kevin got involved in the project, along … Continue reading
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