Anglia Ruskin students dominate film awards
Anglia Ruskin University students enjoyed a remarkable night of success at this year’s Royal Television Society East awards, winning six of the eight student categories.
Anglia Ruskin University academic’s new role will focus on health inequalities
A professor from Anglia Ruskin University has been asked to join a Government advisory panel to help improve LGBT health issues.
Study shows how to encourage women into STEM
A study conducted by Anglia Ruskin researchers uncovers why and how more women can be encouraged to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers.
Experts discuss sustainable agriculture in India
A new green revolution has gripped the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and leading experts in the fields of rural development and sustainable agriculture will come together to discuss the remarkable success of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in Andhra Pradesh during a free online seminar, organised by Anglia Ruskin University, on Monday, 25 March.
Teachers ‘scarred’ by legacy of 1988 anti-LGBT+ law
LGBT+ teachers who taught in schools during the late 1980s and 1990s remain scarred by the effects of Section 28 of the Local Government Act in England – a piece of legislation introduced in 1988 banning the “promotion” of homosexuality in schools – according to new research published in the journal Sex Education.
Anglia Ruskin is a finalist in national nursing awards
Anglia Ruskin University is a finalist in a national award for its pre-registration nursing courses – and five student midwives have also been named in the nine-person shortlist in another category.
Forensics expert is awarded Churchill Fellowship
Anglia Ruskin University forensic scientist Zoe Cadwell has been awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to help her carry out important new research alongside experts in Canada and Australia.
1,000th apprentice signs up at Anglia Ruskin
Anglia Ruskin University welcomed its 1,000th apprentice, during National Apprenticeship Week 2019, which runs from 4-8 March.
Graduate wins prestigious apprenticeship award
An Anglia Ruskin University graduate has been named as Apprentice of the Year by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – after originally having to leave university when he was 19 due to mental health issues.
Mindfulness could promote positive body image
Making people more aware of their own internal body signals, such as heartbeat or breathing rate, could promote positive body image, according to new research published in the journal Body Image.
Talented illustrators display work in Cambridge
An exhibition featuring innovative illustrations by Anglia Ruskin University students will open at the Ruskin Gallery in Cambridge this month, following a successful display at Candid Arts Gallery in London.
Student wins prestigious Sebastian Walker Award for Illustration
Walker Books is delighted to announce that Cambridge School of Art student Al Rodin has been awarded the 8th annual Sebastian Walker Award for Illustration. Rodin was awarded his prize at a private viewing of the exhibition in the Candid Arts Gallery in Islington on Wednesday (13th February, 2019).
Diet could help runners beat stomach issues
Research indicates that cutting out specific foods can alleviate the gastrointestinal issues some people experience when they exercise, with over two-thirds of people involved in a new study reporting an improvement.
Smartphone use risks eye examination misdiagnosis
Clinicians who use smartphones to capture photographs of patients’ eyes risk misdiagnosis if they base their decisions on objective data extracted from non-calibrated cameras, according to new research published this week in the Nature journal Scientific Reports.
Research shows hidden fire risk of emollients
New research carried out by forensic scientists at Anglia Ruskin University has shown that commonly-used emollients can pose a significant fire risk once they have dried on fabric such as clothing and bedding.
New online degree marks start of innovative partnership to transform digital learning
FutureLearn, the online social learning platform owned by The Open University, has partnered with Anglia Ruskin as the University continues to deliver on ambitions to become a digital leader in education.
Story written for uni course wins major award
An Anglia Ruskin University graduate has won the prestigious Costa Short Story Award for a piece that she wrote while studying for her Master’s course in Creative Writing.
Microplastics cause mussels to lose their grip
A new study shows that microplastics are affecting the ability of mussels to attach themselves to their surroundings – potentially having a devastating impact on ocean ecosystems as well as a worldwide industry worth between 3-4 billion US dollars per year.
Animation lecturer lands BAFTA nomination
Anglia Ruskin University lecturer Elizabeth Hobbs is celebrating after being nominated for a BAFTA for her short film I’m OK, an animation inspired by the life of artist Oskar Kokoschka.
Say hello to the East’s first Nursing Associates
The East of England’s first Nursing Associates – a new role within the NHS to address the growing demands on the UK’s nursing workforce – have celebrated completing their course at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
Anglia Ruskin graduate makes Costa shortlist
Former Anglia Ruskin University masters student Caroline Ward Vine has been named on the three-woman shortlist for the prestigious Costa Short Story Award.
Awareness is barrier to ‘plastic-free periods’
New research indicates that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the amount of plastic contained in commonly-used menstrual products.
Clinic provides £32,000 of free legal advice
An initiative that provides free face-to-face legal advice to people in need has provided more than £32,000 worth of guidance in its first nine months of operation.
Academic returns to the mean streets of London
Anglia Ruskin University psychologist Dr Mick Finlay is returning to the dangerous streets of Victorian London for the follow-up to his hit novel Arrowood.
Talks can help runners reach their personal best
Runners across the region will be able to take advantage of the latest developments in sports science thanks to a series of TRAIN SMART seminars being held at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.