Experts debate nature’s value at Cambridge conference
What value do we attach to a forest or a stretch of coastline? Should we put a price on a riverbank or a footpath across fields? Leading experts will debate the concept of “natural capital” – and what we might risk losing if we apply capitalist thinking to the natural environment – at a conference at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge next Wednesday (11 April).
Diabetes awareness ‘major concern’ for UK Asians
South Asians living in the UK feel cut off and excluded from education or self-help programmes, preventing them from managing their diabetes properly, according to new research published in the journal Ethnicity and Health.
Employers must not write off older female workers
An ageing population and changes to the default state pension age mean employers need to better prepare for the needs of older women in the workplace, according to a study by Anglia Ruskin University published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
The impact of facing children on the battlefield
Research into how British soldiers are affected by encountering children in conflict zones has earned an Anglia Ruskin University academic a prestigious national award.
Half of vision impairment in first world is preventable
Around half of vision impairment in Western Europe is preventable, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
More work needed to support and engage the Armed Forces Commonwealth Community
A new Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT)-funded report assessing the services available for, and provided to, Commonwealth serving and ex-Service personnel and their families, was released this week and has identified a number of improvements to better focus services for the Armed Forces Commonwealth Community.
Apprenticeship creates new healthcare pathway
Anglia Ruskin University is joining forces with employers to train the next generation of healthcare scientists, who will work at the cutting edge of medicine to research and deliver new treatments.
Lifting the lid on the bad bacteria in our burgers
Scientists at Anglia Ruskin University are carrying out research that promises to make some of our favourite processed foods healthier, and lead researcher Dr Clett Erridge will discuss his work at a free public talk in Cambridge this weekend.
Siblings win national business competition
A brother and sister team representing Anglia Ruskin University displayed their business acumen to win a national student business competition held at IBM’s headquarters.
Students land top Royal Television Society prizes
Talented Anglia Ruskin University students won three of the five student awards up for grabs at last week's Royal Television Society East Awards.
‘Male traits’ are more likely to get you a job
Women who display so-called male personality traits such as assertiveness, dominance and aggressiveness are more likely to enjoy success in the job market and earn higher wages, according to new research.
Cambridge exhibition is full of ghostly goings on
Two Anglia Ruskin University Masters graduates have stepped into the world of the supernatural for their latest exhibition.
Conference examines how Third Way lost its way
Experts from the UK and abroad will meet in Cambridge on Saturday 24 March to discuss the rise and fall of progressive, middle-ground politics on both sides of the Atlantic.
Anglia Ruskin signs pledge for fossil-free future
Anglia Ruskin University is delighted to have signed up to the Fossil Fuel Declaration, a partnership between the National Union of Students and People & Planet.
Connecting people through IoT and the power of games
How do we use new and emerging technology and gaming principles to create more user and customer friendly experiences in cities, providing immersive, seamless access to services? The Big Gamification Challenge is run by REACTOR to solve a societal problem within a particular sector, or enhance and improve user experiences with applied gaming.
‘Spinning’ workplace change is counterproductive
Workers are likely to see through employers who try to spin the positives of workplace change, according to a study published in the journal Organization Studies.
NAW is the time to talk about apprenticeships!
Experts from Anglia Ruskin University – one of the largest providers of Degree Apprenticeships in the UK – will be running events and giving talks across the region during NAW2018, National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 5-9 March.
Health staff ‘too stressed’ to deal with disasters
Increasing stress and a lack of motivation among healthcare staff could result in hospitals having to shut down in the wake of a major incident such as flooding or an earthquake, according to new research published in the journal Procedia Engineering.
Find your best form at half marathon expo
World-leading experts from the Sport and Exercise Science department at Anglia Ruskin University are offering runners top tips for nutrition and technique at the first ever Cambridge Half Marathon Expo, taking place this Saturday (3 March).
Exciting illustration talent unveiled in Cambridge
An exhibition featuring some of the most exciting new talent in the world of children’s book illustration has opened in Cambridge.
Anglia Ruskin scoops national employability award
Anglia Ruskin University has won two national awards, recognising the impact it is making on employability as well as the management and leadership skills of its students.
Magnificent seven for Anglia Ruskin athletes
Student athletes from Anglia Ruskin University brought home seven medals from a successful weekend at the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships in Sheffield.
Dementia project reaches national audience
A successful project in Essex that was found to benefit people with dementia and their carers is being presented at a national music therapy conference today.
Would-be social entrepreneurs need more than a kind heart
To want to be a social entrepreneur, empathy is not enough for millennials. They need to feel confident in their ability to solve social problems and feel valued by the people they want to help, according to new research published in the Journal of Business Venturing.
Violinist unveiled as first Artist-in-Residence
Talented violinist Alicja Smietana has been announced as Anglia Ruskin University’s first Artist-in-Residence in the Department of Music and Performing Arts.