ARU signs groundbreaking £50m wind farm deal
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has signed an agreement to source electricity directly from onshore wind farms as it steps up its efforts to become fully carbon neutral by 2030.
Students prepare to celebrate in Cambridge
Thousands of people will descend on Cambridge Corn Exchange this month as Anglia Ruskin University’s annual graduation ceremonies take place over four days in the centre of the city.
Research reveals need to care for those who care
Changes to policy are needed to make sure the needs of academic staff and students with caring responsibilities are met, according to research by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
ARU student prepares for Atlantic eXXpedition
Student Natalie Fox is swapping her textbooks for the high seas as she prepares to set sail with an all-female crew on the first leg of a round-the-world mission to investigate ocean plastics.
Professor Yvonne Barnett to lead ARU’s research and innovation mission
Leading biomedical sciences academic Professor Yvonne Barnett has joined Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation).
Yoko Ono exhibition heads to ARU in Cambridge
Legendary artist Yoko Ono will be taking over Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) next month, with an exhibition, performance, symposium and film screening staged on the Cambridge campus.
Winning picture book is love letter to Lowestoft
Paula White from Lowestoft, Suffolk, has won this year’s Templar Illustration Prize, which comes with a £750 first prize and the chance of being published by Templar Publishing, a children’s book imprint of Bonnier Books UK.
LGBT+ women face barriers to healthcare
LGBT+ women in the UK face barriers when accessing healthcare, according to a review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
ARU to celebrate success of former students
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is inviting people to nominate former students who have achieved success or enriched their field or community for its annual Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumni Awards.
ARU researcher scoops tinnitus award hat-trick
Dr Eldré Beukes of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been awarded a prestigious research prize for the third year in succession.
Study finds microplastics stunt growth of worms
New research shows that the presence of microplastics can stunt the growth of earthworms, and even cause them to lose weight – potentially having a serious impact on the soil ecosystem.
‘Is this how we treat our older people in 2019?’
Vulnerable older Gypsies and Travellers are being forced to live unlawfully or in squalor because of planning policies that have cut the number of legal stopping places in the UK, according to a research report published today (Tuesday, 10 September 2019).
Age-related illness risk for people living with HIV
The first large-scale review into the health outcomes of people living with HIV has found that this group has an increased risk of contracting specific diseases and illnesses, some of which are more commonly associated with ageing.
Experts on hand to help with big uni decisions
Dedicated clearing centres, staffed by academic experts, will be opening this month at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to help provide prospective students with the knowledge they need to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives.
ARU helps football to support mental health
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is part of the team behind the latest initiative by the Football Association (FA) and mental health charity Heads Together to use the power of football to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Interbreeding turned grey squirrels black – study
Research published in the journal BMC Evolutionary Biology has shed new light on why some grey squirrels are black.
ARU Director of Education for Sustainability awarded National Teaching Fellowship
Dr Alison Greig of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has received a prestigious award for teaching excellence in the 2019 round of the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS).
Poor eyesight and hearing loss costs billions
A lack of accurate data is contributing to a £58billion bill for vision and hearing loss in the UK, according to a report published today (Tuesday) that calls on the Government to support the first ever national survey of the UK population’s sensory needs.
Legal status ‘no guarantee’ of job security
Legal status is no guarantee that migrants will find more security in the workplace, according to a new study.
£600k to help business in East’s hinterlands
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) plans to help small businesses in isolated areas unlock their potential, thanks to more than £600k of funding.
Brains work in sync during music therapy - study
For the first time, researchers have been able to demonstrate that the brains of a patient and therapist become synchronised during a music therapy session, a breakthrough that could improve future interactions between patients and therapists.
Cigarette butts hamper plant growth – study
New research has discovered that cigarette butts – the most common form of litter on the planet – significantly reduce plant growth.
Advertising gender rules ‘don’t go far enough’
New Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) rules may not be enough to prevent more subtle manifestations of gender stereotypes in advertisements, according to a new book by an Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) academic.
Study finds transgender, non-binary autism link
New research indicates that transgender and non-binary individuals are significantly more likely to have autism or display autistic traits than the wider population – a finding that has important implications for gender confirmation treatments.
Diplomatic niceties and politeness of politicians
A conference looking at the rise of impoliteness, including the language used by politicians and diplomats, will take place in Cambridge this week.