Interbreeding turned grey squirrels black – study
Research published in the journal BMC Evolutionary Biology has shed new light on why some grey squirrels are black.
ARU Director of Education for Sustainability awarded National Teaching Fellowship
Dr Alison Greig of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has received a prestigious award for teaching excellence in the 2019 round of the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS).
Poor eyesight and hearing loss costs billions
A lack of accurate data is contributing to a £58billion bill for vision and hearing loss in the UK, according to a report published today (Tuesday) that calls on the Government to support the first ever national survey of the UK population’s sensory needs.
Legal status ‘no guarantee’ of job security
Legal status is no guarantee that migrants will find more security in the workplace, according to a new study.
£600k to help business in East’s hinterlands
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) plans to help small businesses in isolated areas unlock their potential, thanks to more than £600k of funding.
Brains work in sync during music therapy - study
For the first time, researchers have been able to demonstrate that the brains of a patient and therapist become synchronised during a music therapy session, a breakthrough that could improve future interactions between patients and therapists.
Cigarette butts hamper plant growth – study
New research has discovered that cigarette butts – the most common form of litter on the planet – significantly reduce plant growth.
Advertising gender rules ‘don’t go far enough’
New Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) rules may not be enough to prevent more subtle manifestations of gender stereotypes in advertisements, according to a new book by an Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) academic.
Study finds transgender, non-binary autism link
New research indicates that transgender and non-binary individuals are significantly more likely to have autism or display autistic traits than the wider population – a finding that has important implications for gender confirmation treatments.
Diplomatic niceties and politeness of politicians
A conference looking at the rise of impoliteness, including the language used by politicians and diplomats, will take place in Cambridge this week.
Local food projects may improve mental health
A new study indicates that participating in local food projects may have a positive effect on wellbeing and psychological health.
ARU partnership to Spark interest in data science
Anglia Ruskin University is partnering with Cambridge Spark to provide three new data science courses to help employers develop the talent and expertise needed across all industries.
Staging UK premiere in Cambridge is pure Bliss!
The UK premiere of Bliss, the new work from acclaimed playwright and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Royal Literary Fund Fellow Fraser Grace, will be staged in Cambridge on Friday, 19 July and Sunday, 21 July.
Taking to the treadmill can ease period pain
New research shows exercise regime can improve quality of life
ARU launches innovative contact lens course
UK’s first PG Cert for dispensing opticians will start on Cambridge campus
ARU students help Headway make an IMPACT!
Illustration students assist research project looking into WW1 brain injuries
Constructed language experts head to Cambridge
The dulcet tones of Dothraki are set to ring around Cambridge this weekend, with the eighth Language Creation Conference taking place at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) this Saturday and Sunday [22-23 June].
Motherhood can help deliver body image boost
Study links perfectionism and breast size dissatisfaction – but only in childless women.
Ashleigh lands £3,000 Supanee Gazeley Prize
Ashleigh Robinson has won this year’s £3,000 Supanee Gazeley Fine Art Prize, awarded for the best body of work exhibited at the BA Fine Art Degree Show at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
Martin Guzzlewit – what the Dickens is that?
Oliver Twiss, Barnaby Budge, Nickelas Nickelbery, Martin Guzzlewit...no, these are not spelling mistakes but the actual titles of books published in the mid-nineteenth century.
Free ARU event focuses on Making Creativity Pay
A special event looking at ways of Making Creativity Pay will be held at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge next Wednesday, 19 June.
Imposter Phenomenon has hit most UK workers
A new report indicates that 70% of UK workers have experienced Imposter Phenomenon at least once during their working lives.
Students perform Yoko Ono work in Cambridge
Students from Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Cambridge will perform Yoko Ono’s unforgettable Sky Piece to Jesus Christ in Cambridge on Saturday (15 June at 6pm).
Former students share experiences for Refugee Week
Three former Anglia Ruskin University students with first-hand experience of the challenges facing those fleeing from conflict will give free talks as part of Refugee Week 2019.
Art in schools project receives six-figure grant
A research project to examine how producing art in nature can help the wellbeing of school children has received a six-figure sum of funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).