COVID-19 anxiety linked to body image issues
A new study has found that anxiety and stress directly linked to COVID-19 could be causing a number of body image issues among women and men.
Glitter litter could be damaging rivers - study
New research indicates that glitter could be causing ecological damage to our rivers and lakes.
Hundreds of thousands in UK aren't getting eye care they need
Almost a quarter of people with severe sight loss in the UK are going without the treatment they need, according to a new study being presented at the World Congress on Public Health today (Friday 16 October).
ARU student receives national nursing award
A student at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won a major national award for her commitment to nursing at home and abroad.
Helping schools tackle online sexual harassment
New guidance to help schools tackle the growing issue of online sexual harassment will be officially launched by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and the non-profit sex education organisation the School of Sexuality Education tomorrow (Thursday 15 October).
Students make their mark at prestigious exhibition
Two Masters students from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) are exhibiting their work at the prestigious Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2020, which is touring the UK this month.
Blindness and sight loss to double by 2050
New study predicts almost 900 million people will be affected worldwide
ARU experts will help CSES celebrate 100 years
Experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) will be helping the Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society (CSES) celebrate its 100th birthday during a special online event on Tuesday 13 October.
Focus on how loss of limb function affects families
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is to carry out research into how the loss of an individual’s limb function can impact on the everyday life of their families, following a £197,000 research grant.
Liverpool and England legend to give virtual talk
Legendary Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes is to speak about the highs and lows of his glittering career at a virtual event organised by Anglia Ruskin University for Black History Month.
ARU student is mental health nurse of the year
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) student Lyndsay Khan has been named Mental Health Nurse of the Year by the British Journal of Nursing for her work with military veterans.
ARU's women's basketball team is banking on Lloyd
Anglia Ruskin University’s women's basketball team is set to go from strength to strength following the exciting appointment of new head coach Jacob Lloyd.
Seed of an idea blossoms into a published novel
A story with a garden as the main character has finally blossomed into a published novel, years after its first draft was completed as part of a Creative Writing PhD.
ARU is top for Education and Sports Science
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named as the UK’s leading university for Sports Science and Education courses in the 2021 Guardian league table.
Indigenous knowledge still undervalued – study
New research has found that Indigenous knowledge is regularly underutilised and misunderstood when making important environmental decisions.
ARU named in the top 40 of UK universities
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named among the top 40 UK universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
ARU makes new Board of Governors appointments
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has appointed Keith Attwood to the position of Chair of the Board of Governors, with Alicia Shaw joining the Board for the first time.
ARU receives extra places ahead of Clearing
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been allocated an extra 250 places by the Government for students studying Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health courses, ahead of A-Level results day this Thursday (13 August).
ARU lecturers recognised for quality of teaching
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) lecturers Dr Beatriz Acevedo and Siân Shaw have both received National Teaching Fellowships thanks to the quality of their teaching.
How has Essex experienced lockdown boredom?
Young people in Essex are being encouraged to submit their experiences of boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gut feelings help promote positive body image
New research has found that paying greater attention to internal bodily sensations can increase our appreciation of our own bodies.
Five-star success for ARU at V&A Illustration Awards
The prestigious V&A Student Illustrator of the Year prize has been awarded to an Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) student for the fifth successive year.
Men ‘less supportive’ in more egalitarian nations
A new 42-country study has found that the more gender egalitarian the country, the less likely men are to support women’s causes.
New £30m university for Peterborough is officially launched
Minister of State for Universities Michelle Donelan has announced Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) as the official higher education partner for a new employment-focused university in Peterborough, an initiative by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) in collaboration with Peterborough City Council (PCC).
Scientists test drug combinations to prevent lung fibrosis
A team of scientists is investigating drug combinations in a bid to prevent pulmonary fibrosis in the lungs that causes irreversible damage in some COVID-19 patients.