Generation Z shows another side of Zambia
People in Zambia are being encouraged to use photography to challenge Western stereotypes of life in Sub-Saharan Africa, through an exhibition and workshops run by an Anglia Ruskin lecturer.
Apprenticeships will help healthcare providers ‘grow their own’
A new apprenticeship will help to address shortfalls in nursing staff by allowing current healthcare employees to study for a Nursing degree.
Bethan wins World Illustration Awards prize
Talented Anglia Ruskin University graduate Bethan Woollvin has added another award to her glittering CV, after winning the New Talent (Children’s Books) prize at the 2017 World Illustration Awards.
New research institute aims to make ageing easier
Volunteers are needed to road test a series of innovative technologies as Anglia Ruskin University launches a new research institute aimed at improving life for older adults.
Music therapy for those living with dementia
Following a successful pilot project earlier this year, Saffron Hall and Anglia Ruskin University are launching a series of music therapy groups for people living with dementia and their carers.
Cases of blindness to rise to 115 million by 2050
The number of cases of blindness is predicted to rise to 115 million by 2050, according to new research just published in The Lancet Global Health.
App can help banish those barbecue blues
An ingenious free app that provides detailed local weather forecasts could prove a blessing for anyone planning a barbecue during the temperamental British summer.
Are robots a threat to the future of humans?
Self-confessed robo-sceptic Dr Ben Garrod will attempt to discover whether robots are here to make our lives easier, or whether they actually threaten the future of the human race, in a new two-part BBC4 documentary beginning at 9pm tomorrow (Wednesday July 26).
New degree apprenticeship to ease digital crisis
Several Cambridge technology companies are on board with Anglia Ruskin University’s new Digital Technology Solutions BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship course – the first of a range of new courses designed to help people learn as they earn.
India project shortlisted for Green Gown gong
A project led by Anglia Ruskin University students and staff to improve the lives of villagers in a remote area of India has been shortlisted for a national award.
New research into views that can’t be missed
People find it harder to relax within distracting environments, even if they are natural, according to new research published by the journal PLOS ONE – showing that even a peaceful walk in the country won’t necessarily clear your head if attention-grabbing features are visible.
Experts gather to tackle global health challenges
The biggest health issues facing the world will be addressed in Cambridge next Tuesday (25 July) when leading experts arrive at Anglia Ruskin University for the Sustainable Health Symposium 2017.
Degree Apprenticeships help to build a new generation of technology talent
Launching this September, Anglia Ruskin University’s new Degree Apprenticeship in Digital Technology Solutions represents a fantastic opportunity for businesses to enhance the skills of their talented, tech-savvy employees, or to attract and develop new talent.
New KEEP+ programme open for SMEs to access funding and expertise
A £9.3million programme to unlock access to EU funding, University expertise and graduate talent is now available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the East and South East of England.
Molly is named Student Paramedic of the Year
An undergraduate at Anglia Ruskin University has been named Student Paramedic of the Year by the College of Paramedics.
Art boosts long-term mental health – new study
Taking part in art classes can improve mental health and enhance social inclusion over a prolonged period, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Promotion.
Management ploys ruffle UK workers’ feathers
Unusual ploys from international management gurus – such as bosses dressing up as animals during training sessions to reflect qualities such as teamwork and introduce humour – turn off UK workers, according to research published in the journal Management Learning.
It’s good to talk, but it changes how we walk...
New research just published in the journal PLOS ONE indicates that mobile phones are changing how we walk.
Anglia Ruskin hosts county's first education festival
Anglia Ruskin University is to host the first ever Cambridgeshire Festival of Education, which will celebrate the enormous contribution made by the county’s teaching staff.
Students support local mental health charity
Kind-hearted Anglia Ruskin University students have donated a cheque for £7,208 to a local mental health charity.
Play to challenge mental health discrimination
A gala performance of a play designed to tackle mental health stigma and some of the issues faced by military veterans as they return to civilian life is taking place in Cambridge this Friday (June 30th).
Anglia Ruskin academic receives major honour
Anglia Ruskin University academic Dr Zoë Bennetthas been presented with the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, during a ceremony at Lambeth Palace.
Anglia Ruskin’s 25 years of making a difference
Anglia Ruskin University is today celebrating 25 years of university status, during which time it has made huge contributions to the communities of Chelmsford, Cambridge, Peterborough and the wider region.
Degree Show artwork wins hearts and minds
Over 150 graduating BA (Hons) students are displaying their work to the public during the 2017 Cambridge School of Art Degree Show.
REACTOR challengers win first Big Games Pitch to progress to next round
Businesses from the Cambridgeshire/Peterborough region responding to REACTOR’s Big Games Challenge – to harness the power of applied games to create innovative solutions for the region’s cultural and heritage sector – pitched their innovative concepts to a panel of judges at the Big Games Pitch event, in the hope of progressing through to the next stage of the challenge.