Anglia Ruskin welcomes new head of Science
Professor Laurie Butler has joined Anglia Ruskin University as the new Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Older job applicants less likely to get an interview
Fifty-year-old job seekers are up to three times less likely to be selected for interview than younger applicants with less relevant experience, a major new study shows.
12 ARU courses given seal of quality by Royal Society of Biology
A total of 12 courses at Anglia Ruskin University have been endorsed by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) for their high quality.
Funding for tech to detect infant breathing problems
An innovative wearable sensor to monitor new-born babies in poor areas is being developed by Anglia Ruskin University, in collaboration with experts in Jordan.
Maria’s debut picture book makes award shortlist
Anglia Ruskin University graduate is in the running for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal
Researcher at Anglia Ruskin awarded IOC grant
An Anglia Ruskin University project examining the entrepreneurial legacy of the Olympic Games in two cities, London and Rio de Janeiro, has received funding from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
New AI courses can help tackle ‘Grand Challenge’
Anglia Ruskin University is working with Cambridge tech companies to help the UK close the Artificial Intelligence skills gap by developing undergraduate and master’s courses.
People with autism have an altered sense of self
New research has indicated that people with autism have an altered sense of self, which may explain some of the differences shown in social functioning.
Dropping out is no embarrassment for Riches
Dr Harriet Riches has been appointed as the new Head of the Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University, completing a remarkable journey for someone who admits to “dropping out” of art school in the 1990s.
Chilling debut novel receives warm reception
Anglia Ruskin Lecturer Dr Helen Marshall’s debut novel The Migration, which is set in a Britain ravaged by storms, flooding and a mysterious disease, will be officially launched in Cambridge on Tuesday, 2 April.
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.