Invest in Cumbria - Universities & Research
Cumbria is now home to the UK`s newest university, the University of Cumbria. Specialising in subjects close to the county`s economic heart, such as energy, radiology, logistics and outdoor studies, the University is also one of England`s biggest teacher trainers.
Cumbria is also the location of Energus, the £20m world class centre for energy skills, training and business, and part of the movement transforming West Cumbria into Britain`s Energy Coast - a global centre in nuclear and other energy solutions, including shore, wind, tidal, oil and gas. It`s for this reason that the National Nuclear Skills Academy is also based in the County. West Cumbria is also home to GENII, a vocational training company which focuses on engineering and technical training in support of the nuclear sector and its supply chain.
Westlakes Science & Technology Park provides high quality accommodation for new and expanding knowledge-based businesses. Set in 132 acres of landscaped parkland on the edge of the Lake District, Westlakes is the eighth largest Science Park in the UK.
