ARU lecturer prepares to run from source to sea
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) lecturer Dr Véronique Chance is about to put her body as well as her soul into her art as she prepares to tackle a 240-mile run as part of the Estuary 2021 arts festival associated programme.
ARU and TWI partner for new innovation centre
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and TWI Ltd have formed a strategic partnership which will see them jointly fund and establish the Anglia Ruskin Innovation Centre (ARIC), with the aim of positioning it as a world leader in industrially relevant, digital transformation and innovation management research.
New research may revolutionise cataract treatment
World-leading eye experts have made a breakthrough that could potentially change the way cataracts are treated – with potential for drug therapy to replace surgery.
Report examines what we’ll be eating in 2050
A new report co-authored by Professor Aled Jones of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) points to a future of dietary changes, higher food prices, and less food waste.
How do men experience postnatal depression?
Psychologists from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) are carrying out important new research to help men who are suffering from paternal postnatal depression.
Better healthcare guidance needed for trans people
Current research is insufficient to provide adequate care for individuals, says a new study.
Support gaps for children of military on the move
There are significant gaps in education and healthcare for the children of military servicepeople, according to a new report published by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), commissioned by the Naval Children’s Charity (NCC).
‘Proper lovely’ film wins top prize at RTS Awards
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) student Lidia Bieniarz has won the top prize – the Sir Lenny Henry Award – at the Royal Television Society’s Midlands Student Television Awards, for a film the actor and comedian described as “proper lovely”.
ARU expert to lead climate finance discussions
Professor Aled Jones of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) will lead the climate finance discussions at Climate Exp0, a week-long science and policy conference taking place six months before the start of the 2021 UN Climate Change Summit (COP26) in Glasgow.
Partnership to help ARU achieve zero carbon goals
Anglia Ruskin University has appointed leading energy firm Vital Energi to deliver a range of energy saving measures across its buildings and achieve its ambitious sustainability goals.
Partially sighted may be at higher risk of dementia
Older people with vision loss are significantly more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia, according to a new study published in the journal ‘Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research.’
Study shows how mammals evolved bigger brains
New research has demonstrated that, contrary to popular belief, relative brain size in mammals is not solely linked to intelligence but is driven by various evolutionary pressures on body size, including adaptations caused by mass extinction and changes in climate.
ARU Law Clinic wins pro bono award for second time
Anglia Ruskin University’s Law Clinic has won the 'Excellence in Pro Bono and Corporate Social Responsibility' category at the Cambridgeshire Law Society’s Legal Excellence Awards for the second time.
Exploring climate change through Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s Globe has released five films, each produced by a student from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), to mark Earth Day this week.
ARU among world’s best for health and wellbeing
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named in the top 40 higher education institutions in the world and second in the UK for its achievements in health and wellbeing in the ‘Times Higher Education (THE)’ Impact Rankings.
Three-way partnerships deliver transformational projects for SMEs
The Government backed Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme has been supporting industry for over 40 years, embedding knowledge and technology to create more competitive and productive businesses.
ARU expert wins Innovation Award for new film
A digital heritage expert at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won a prestigious innovation award for a documentary that tells the story of a town that was left devastated by an earthquake.
ARU in top 10% in country for skills and enterprise
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is in the top 10% of English higher education institutions (HEIs) for skills, enterprise and entrepreneurship and in the top 20% for local growth and regeneration, according to a new report by Research England.
ARU helps local businesses fight cyber-crime
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is co-hosting a cyber security conference on Friday 16 April to help local businesses from across the East of England protect themselves from new and emerging online threats.
Study investigates non-verbal signs of resistance
A new study examining how people with severe and profound intellectual disabilities resist activities while in care recommends that institutions improve training to help carers better understand non-verbal cues, as well as offer greater flexibility to allow individual preferences to take priority over institutional schedules.
Women with sensory loss twice as likely to suffer depression
Women who suffer from vision, hearing or dual sensory loss are more than twice as likely to report depression and anxiety as men who experience the same issues, according to a new study by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
Can exercise help the Down syndrome community?
A major international study has been launched to investigate whether exercise can improve cognition for people with Down syndrome.
ARU Vice Chancellor named Deputy Lieutenant
The Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, Professor Roderick Watkins, has been named a Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire.
Project investigates autism in British Indian families
Researchers are appealing to British Indian parents to help them build a clearer picture of some of the unique issues faced by these families when raising a child with autism.
Lockdowns linked to rise in eating disorder symptoms
New research indicates that lockdowns to help tackle the spread of COVID-19 could be linked to an increase in symptoms associated with eating disorders.