Parent-teacher relationship vital to home schooling
A research survey of primary school teachers in England has emphasised the importance of the relationship between parents and primary schools during lockdown school closures, with teachers providing a range of practical and emotional support alongside academic assistance to parents to try and negate perceived disadvantages in home circumstances.
ARU is recognised for its Armed Forces support
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has received an award recognising its positive environment and support towards employees with a background in the Armed Forces.
Workplace homophobia rises during recessions - study
Gay men experience increased discrimination in the labour market during times of economic recession, with significant discrepancies in pay and offers of job interviews compared to heterosexual men, according to a study by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
ARU receives The Queen’s Anniversary Prize
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) last night received The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its world-leading music therapy work – and in particular its research with people living with dementia, and their families.
ARU works on tech to tackle online child abuse
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won Government funding to help develop a new way of tackling online child abuse.
Athletes need thorough tests after long COVID
Athletes returning to training following long COVID should undergo a series of tests and seek regular advice from a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to ensure they are fit to resume exercise, according to a new study.
Isolation severely impacts diabetes management - study
New research has found that patients’ self-management of their diabetes has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during periods of self-isolation.
Anglia Ruskin project aims to identify the physical and mental health benefits of recreational fishing
A new research project - led by Professor Lee Smith from Anglia Ruskin University, in partnership with Angling Direct and Tackling Minds - aims to scientifically prove the link between improved mental and physical health and angling.
Raising a glass to a more sustainable future
The Chief Executive of Suffolk-based brewer Adnams, Dr Andy Wood OBE DL, will reveal how the company is changing to embrace a more sustainable future at a free talk at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge later this month.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found by River Cam
Researchers are highlighting the importance of basic personal hygiene, such as hand washing, after finding significant levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wild bird faeces at locations close to the River Cam in Cambridgeshire.
ARU graduates scoop World Illustration Awards
A series of ingenious sustainability awareness posters has helped a recent Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduate win a major illustration prize.
Online ‘Brown Babies’ exhibition wins major prize
An exhibition based on the work of Professor Lucy Bland of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won a prestigious national Museums Association award.
Project aims to improve veteran mental health provision
A project aimed at improving mental health support for female military veterans has been launched, with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) carrying out research that will inform changes in NHS provision.
ARU leads €5million climate change project
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won a €5million grant to lead an ambitious research project to investigate how local initiatives, bringing together individuals and businesses, can play a role in meeting climate change targets.
Digital placement scheme wins national prize
A project between Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), NHS training hubs and Health Education England (HEE) to enable digital health placements for its student nurses in GP surgeries during the pandemic has won Partnership of the Year at the Student Nursing Times Awards.
ARU academic makes key contribution to new UN report
A new United Nations Environment Programme report on marine litter, co-authored by an Anglia Ruskin University ecologist, has revealed that plastics have now contaminated every ecosystem on the planet and that if we continue with a “business as usual” scenario, emissions of plastic litter into aquatic ecosystems will triple by 2040.
Government action can make a difference - report
Governments must intervene to shape markets for new clean energy technologies in order to drive the rapid change necessary to meet international climate targets, finds a report launched at COP26 by leading international economists and policy experts, including academics from the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
ARU lecturer’s energy books to be read worldwide
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) lecturer Allan Drummond has co-produced a series of illustrated children’s books about sustainable energy and will present them at an online event in front of children worldwide this Friday as part of COP26.
£20million government funding boost for Peterborough
Successful university Levelling Up bid will improve skills and increase opportunities in Peterborough.
ARU meets research excellence standard for eighth year
Anglia Ruskin University’s continued commitment to the career development of researchers has been recognised by retaining its Human Resources Excellence in Research Award for the eighth year.
Workshops provide a new form of public debate
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is hosting a series of special public workshops next month called Creating our Future, which will ask participants to discuss some of the most pressing problems facing society and then deliver a set of recommendations to politicians including Chelmsford MP Vicky Ford and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor Dr Nik Johnson.
‘Brown Babies’ exhibition makes awards shortlist
An online exhibition based on the powerful personal histories unearthed by Lucy Bland, Professor of Social and Cultural History at Anglia Ruskin University, is in the running for a prestigious national Museums Association award.
Bat’s an amazing way to mark ARU graduation
Bat lover Katie Goldsbrough highlighted the plight of the UK’s bat species by wearing a specially designed dress during her Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduation ceremony.
Cambridge set for return of graduation ceremonies
Cambridge is gearing up for a joyous week of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduation ceremonies – the first to be held in person in the city since 2019.
Genes play key role in exercise outcomes - study
A new study has found that genes play a significant role in how our bodies respond to exercise and has identified a number of specific genes that influence the outcomes of different kinds of physical activity.