THE UNIVERSITY of Cumbria has been praised for the innovative ways that it provided higher education during the pandemic.
Sir David Behan, chair of the NHS' Health Education England, paid a recent virtual visit to the institution and heard about the experiences of students.
The tour included a practical demonstration of the simulation suite which Sir David's organisation helped to fund, where radiography and ultrasound students hone their scanning skills.
The virtual reality suite and simulators allow students to become familiar with anatomy in a realistic, clinical setting without the need for a patient or volunteer.
Sir David said: “It’s been inspiring to see how the University of Cumbria has risen to new and unexpected challenges.