'Ten Years of Invasion' – how the harlequin spread
The history of how the harlequin ladybird – an insect described as “the most invasive ladybird on Earth” – has spread so successfully across mainland Britain over the last decade, has just been published in the journal Ecological Entomology.
Study to discover babies’ risk of becoming overweight
Anglia Ruskin University is leading a study of an innovative digital resource which will allow parents to see if their baby has a higher risk of becoming overweight as they get older.
CMI link-up gives ARU business students a boost
Anglia Ruskin courses now jointly accredited by Chartered Management Institute
Psychological issues are ‘last taboo’ in the military
Project aims to persuade service personnel to open up about mental health issues
Lack of trust takes sting out of EU measures
Anglia Ruskin academic co-authors study on counter-terrorism law and policy
Military psychologist becomes President of the British Psychological Society
Professor Jamie Hacker Hughes from Anglia Ruskin University is the new President of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Labour grassroots fancy Vince as coalition partner
A new poll indicates that Labour Party activists would prefer Vince Cable as Deputy Prime Minister in the event of a Labour-led coalition after 7 May.
Why juggling family and career pays off
Successfully juggling family life and a career tends to be more rewarding for women than men, according to a new academic study – although that’s mainly because men take a more passive role in the home.
Timetabling team on schedule for national award
The timetabling and rooming team at Anglia Ruskin University has been nominated for a prestigious national award.
Food prices can predict riots – new study
New research by Anglia Ruskin University shows how increases in food prices can be used to predict rioting and domestic conflict across the world.
Why the Royals don’t go potty for Lotty…
Despite featuring high on the list of the public’s favourite names if the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a daughter, a royal expert at Anglia Ruskin University says that Charlotte is unlikely to feature – even as a middle name.
Children’s rights made CLEAR by new resources
Resources to outline and explain children’s legal human rights have been published by Anglia Ruskin University and Cambridgeshire County Council’s Personal, Social and Health Education Service.
Love conquers all with Best Overall Project prize
Anglia Ruskin University graduates claimed two major prizes at the prestigious 2015 London Book Fair International Excellence Awards ceremony at London Olympia Conference Centre.
Anglia Ruskin psychologists receive £278k research grant from Leverhulme Trust
Psychologists at Anglia Ruskin University have been awarded £278,000 from the Leverhulme Trust to investigate the potential benefits of learning languages, how it affects children’s development and whether it can delay the onset of dementia in older people.
Maisie wins top honour at Bologna Book Fair
Anglia Ruskin University graduate Maisie Shearring has won the $30k International Award for Illustration at the annual Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy, the largest and most prestigious children’s book event in the world.
Gay and lesbian job seekers face discrimination, says study
A new study shows that discrimination of gay and lesbian job seekers is commonplace within both private firms and the public sector in the UK.
Professor to advise NHS on mental health plan
A Professor at Anglia Ruskin University is to be part of a new taskforce set up by NHS England to improve mental health provision in England.
Anglia Ruskin part of new £6m CUSP project
Anglia Ruskin University is a founding partner of the new Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP), which is being launched today thanks to a £6million research grant from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Cambridge tests for Marathon des Sables runners
Runners competing in the Marathon des Sables, one of the world’s greatest endurance tests, are undergoing tests of a different kind in Cambridge this week.
Animals ‘predict’ earthquakes – new study
For the first time scientists have been able to capture and document how the behaviour of wild animals changes prior to an earthquake – a development which may help with short-term seismic forecasting.
More than 1,000 have fun at UniFest
More than a thousand people have enjoyed action-packed UniFest events at Anglia Ruskin University this month.
Hopster proves a hit in university test
Manchester-based Tweed Brewing Company has turned to researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge to discover the pulling power of its new beer bottle design.
‘Low interest rates are set to last’
Interest rates are not going to rise anytime soon, according to Kate Barker, former member of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee. She will be speaking in Cambridge on Monday (March 23rd).
Students and staff up for national awards
Student midwives from Anglia Ruskin University dominate the shortlist for a national award, with a member of staff in line for a teaching accolade.
Labour councillors: voters trust Tories on economy
A new poll released today by the Labour History Research Unit at Anglia Ruskin University suggests Labour Party activists believe the party lags behind the Conservatives on economic matters in the minds of voters.