Overseas climate change could devastate UK
An Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) expert has warned that the effects of climate change overseas could have a potentially devastating impact on the economy here in the UK.
Apps ‘valuable tool’ in helping manage chronic pain
Smartphone apps have proved invaluable for helping people manage chronic pain during the COVID-19 pandemic, but researchers warn that the need for information sharing and education in this area is being neglected.
Platform for neuro research wins Big Pitch 2021
A business idea for a global social network and marketing platform for the fast-growing field of neuro-related research and clinical practice has won an Anglia Ruskin University student £5,000 and access to a raft of support from business experts.
Anglia Ruskin students shine in national awards
Children’s Book Illustration Master’s students have wowed the judges at this year’s Batsford Prize and Macmillan Prize for Illustration, while talented graduates from the Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) course are in the running for two major illustration awards later this summer.
CGI ‘fly-through’ to give taste of ARU Peterborough
Computer generated video to be shown at new university’s first open day on 12 June.
Men with sensory loss are more likely to be obese
Men who suffer sensory loss, particularly hearing loss, are more likely to be physically inactive and obese than women, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Public Health.
Research project aims to cut food waste in UK
Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, a Consumer Psychologist at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), has been awarded funding from the charity WRAP to help tackle food waste – an issue that costs UK households almost £14 billion every year.
‘A Day of Welcome’ expands across the region
Schoolchildren across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Norfolk will learn about the important role this region has played in offering a safe haven for refugees during a ‘A Day of Welcome’ this summer.
Primates change their ‘accent’ to avoid conflict
New research has discovered that monkeys will use the “accent” of another species when they enter its territory to help them better understand one another and potentially avoid conflict
Local businesses reject new 'green jobs' focus
A new report reveals that businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough do not see new “green jobs” as the future. Instead, they believe that all jobs, across all sectors, will become greener and it is green skills that are necessary to kick-start the region’s economy.
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.