University of Cumbria was formed by the merger of St Martin’s College, Cumbria Institute of the Arts and University of Central Lancashire’s Cumbria sites in 2007, operating from campuses spread across Cumbria and north Lancashire.Since then the university has continued to grow, expanding in geographical terms as well as academic scope.
In 2012 we launched our innovative Institute for Leadership and Sustainability (IFLAS) at our Ambleside campus. Major redevelopment work of the Ambleside campus started the following year, and in 2014 the Lake District campus officially became home to the National School of Forestry, the Centre for Wildlife Conservation and our outdoor studies courses - more outdoor students study with us than with any other higher education institution in Europe.The university’s commitment to provision in London continued, with its campus (originally created by St Martin’s College) relocating to new premises in East India Dock Road in 2013.
