Men and younger adults less active in lockdown
New research published in the journal BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine indicates that men and younger adults have been less physically active during the COVID-19 lockdown.
ARU student wins major art award
Ellan Rankin from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won a major national award, which comes with the opportunity to publish a book with Hodder Children’s Books, an imprint of Hachette Children’s Group.
ARU builds partnerships to help region recover
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has announced measures to collaborate with business, public sector and community organisations to help the region recover from COVID-19 and to stimulate further economic growth.
ARU launches virtual showcase of student work
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched Present, a virtual showcase of some of the best work by students graduating this year from the faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS).
Innovative new short course to give a Fresh Start
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched a new two-week course to help people looking for a change of career prepare for an undergraduate degree.
ARU named in top 10 for graduate employment
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named as one of the top 10 mainstream universities in the country for graduate employment.
ARU graduate Elena wins the Queen’s Knickers!
Cambridge-based author Elena Arevalo Melville has been named as the inaugural winner of the Queen’s Knickers Award, which comes with a first prize of £5,000.
Study finds link between hoarding and ADHD
Researchers have discovered a link between Hoarding Disorder (HD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among UK adults.
Appeal for stories of COVID-19 lockdown
People from across society are being invited to share their stories of lockdown as part of a digital archive being produced by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
ARU selected to train region’s police officers
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been chosen to provide educational training to seven police forces as part of a major overhaul of police officer training in England and Wales.
Illustrator discusses award-winning book
Illustrator and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduate Kate Milner will discuss her award-winning picture book, My Name Is Not Refugee, during a free online talk as ARU marks Refugee Week (15-21 June).
Kodak moment as ARU filmmakers sweep the board
Student filmmakers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) enjoyed a Kodak moment as they won three awards at a national competition for their commercial The Gift of Time.
ARU launches first ever online science festival
Have you ever wondered the secret to a marathon personal best? Or what makes people attractive to others? Or how to treat age as just a number? Fortunately, you can delve a little deeper into these topics and many more with the help of experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), which is putting on its first ever online science festival.
Artisan food market site scoops £5k in Big Pitch
A social enterprise which brings together artisan and small food producers from around the UK into a central website has won Anglia Ruskin University’s Big Pitch 2020 competition.
ARU welcomes new head of global partnerships
Anglia Ruskin University has appointed Dr Mark Norrish as Pro Vice Chancellor for International and Partnerships, a role that involves strengthening ARU’s links across the globe.
ARU sees spike in interest in Nursing and Midwifery
Anglia Ruskin University has seen a surge in interest in courses such as Adult Nursing and Midwifery during the COVID-19 pandemic, with web traffic to these course pages increasing by 114% year-on-year.
Daily internet use is linked to social isolation
New research has found that older adults who go online every day are more likely to be socially isolated than those who use the internet less frequently.
Coffee linked to lower body fat in women
Women who drink two or three cups of coffee a day have been found to have lower total body and abdominal fat than those who drink less, according to a new study.
ARU role in examining wellbeing of ex-Service families
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is part of a UK-wide research partnership that will conduct a study examining the unique factors that affect psychological health and wellbeing among ex-Service families.
ARU supports launch of Cambridge tree survey
Experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) are working in partnership with Cambridge City Council, Treeconomics and Forest Research to carry out the i-Tree Eco survey – a new citizen science project to identify the benefits provided by the city’s trees.
Vitamin D linked to low virus death rate – study
A new study has found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries.
ARU launches digital archive for Frontline stories
StoryLab research institute at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched an important project to collate and archive the incredible personal stories emerging from the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virus could spell ‘catastrophe’ for small brewers
Small breweries in the UK are being urged to share their experiences of how the coronavirus shutdown has affected business, to inform new research by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
ARU academics use expertise to tackle virus
Academic experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) have been called upon to use their expertise in the global battle against coronavirus – including trying to reduce the time it takes to test for the virus.
Hundreds of ARU students join NHS front line
Arrangements have been made for more than 400 ARU students to join the NHS front line in the battle against COVID-19, as part of a national initiative.