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Access and widening participation


There is evidence that the university is succeeding in its aim to increase participation in HE in Cumbria, particularly from low-participating areas and in polar quintiles 2 and 3.


The university is also performing well against HESA widening participation indicators, being 3.7% above its location adjusted benchmarks for young full-time first degree entrants from socio- economic classes 4-7 and 6.2% above for young full-time undergraduate students on other courses. The university has ambition to further develop its widening participation activities, as highlighted in its strategic plan.


On the West Coast its areas of strength are related to the important social and economic needs of the sub region. The university is active in education and health through links with local schools, the hospital and health centres. The university is increasingly attracting local students to its undergraduate programmes and analysis shows that most students from this area are recruited into the university’s Carlisle site.


The Gateway site on the West Coast allows the university to support existing students better by providing a site closer to home for study and access to university services, as well as encouraging more students to apply. The design of the Gateway at Energus allows this remote access point to be connected to University of Cumbria services.


The main development need is for the university to provide employer engagement programmes, enterprise and research to serve the needs of the local economy. The areas which the university plans to develop specifically for the West Coast are in health, business (including leadership) and engineering linked to the sustainable energy agenda.


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CURRENTLY RECEIVE CUMBRIA


SCHOLARSHIPS STUDENTS


The Cumbria Scholarship is awarded to students who meet our eligibility criteria and who are undertaking extra-curricular activities in either sport, community work or the creative arts. Awards are £1,000 per academic year.


The number of students receiving Cumbria Scholarships in 2010-11 was as follows:


New students: Amount:


34


Continuing students: 43 Amount:


TOTAL:


Amount paid out in total:


£34,000


£43,000 77


£77,000


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