The mother of a Martyn Hett, who died in the Manchester bombing, joined students as they began a course in counter terrorism at the University of Cumbria. 

Mother of Manchester bomb victim supports counter-terrorism course in Cumbria

The Education Secretary said he was "extremely sorry" for A-level and GCSE grade problems.  But campaigners across Cumbria say failings in the system must be properly addressed before next year.

Protestors in Carlisle urge the Government to "learn lessons" from exams chaos

A student from Penrith says she is relieved by the government's U-turn on A-levels results, but thinks it should've happened sooner.

Student relieved after exam U-turn - but says it should've 'happened sooner'

An A-level student from Cumbria says she is 'really disappointed' after after losing her place at a Edinburgh University to study veterinary science.

Penrith student's dream of university up in the air after results downgraded

Students in Cumbria are waking up to their A-level and BTEC results amid last-minute changes to appeals, with around one in four entries expected to be awarded the top grades.

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Many will be worried they will be given lower grades than they hoped for, which could mean they miss out on a university place.

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The University of Cumbria is finding new ways of connecting with first years, but offering virtual tours of campus to help them familiarise themselves with where they will eventually be based, when government guidelines allow them to do so. 

Class of Covid-19: University of Cumbria offers virtual tour 

It comes after the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) moderation process saw thousands of pupils receive lower grades than their teachers’ estimates.

First Minister ‘sorry’ after criticism over exam results

Exams were cancelled for the first time, leading to the body having to devise an alternate method of awarding grades based on prelims and coursework assessment.

Scottish school pupils receive grades after exam-free year  

With pupils having been away from school for almost five months, she said some councils may adopt a phased approach to the return.

Scottish pupils will return to school full-time in August

The University of Cumbria is writing to students to let them know how they'll be kept safe on campus in the future.

University of Cumbria map out safe return for students

With no date for kids to return to school parents have taken on the task of teaching their own children while also working from home.

Top tips on homeschooling during the coronavirus lockdown

Teaching staff are among those staging a 14 day walk-out at the University of Glasgow's Dumfries Campus.

Staff at Dumfries university campus stage walkout over pay and pensions

Swinney backs new curriculum as study shows decline in Scottish pupils' maths and science scores.

New figures show long-term education decline as Scotland falls behind England

Public Health England say thousands of four and five-year-olds are set to begin primary school without their up-to-date MMR vaccinations.

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