World Illustration Awards show comes to Cambridge
A collection of the world’s finest new illustration is sure to warm hearts in Cambridge this winter, with the prestigious World Illustration Awards Exhibition 2017 going on show in the city from tomorrow (Thursday 23 November).
Photography department tickled pink by talk
British social documentary and portrait photographer Kirsty Mackay will deliver a free public lecture at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge next Monday (27 November).
Conference explores ways to combat online child sexual abuse
Leading figures from government, police, the third sector and industry will meet in Norwich this week to examine new ways of tackling the soaring rate of online child sexual abuse.
Generous people give in a heartbeat – new study
Altruistic people are said to be “kind hearted” – and new research published in the journal Scientific Reports shows that generous people really are more in touch with their own hearts.
Quality of carbohydrates is vital to good health
The consumption of quality whole grains is associated with lower mortality rates and lower risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and possibly colorectal cancer, according to a statement released today by the International Carbohydrate Quality Consortium (ICQC), a global committee of leading nutrition scientists.
Scientists create cosmic sounds of Voyager 1
Music created entirely from data beamed back from the Voyager 1 spacecraft will receive its world premiere at the NASA booth at the SC17 Supercomputing Conference in Denver, Colorado, on Monday (13 November).
Symposium examines violence in the digital age
Academics from the UK, Ireland and the United States will gather in Cambridge this Saturday (4 November) to discuss the issues of hate, misogyny and violence in the digital age.
Right-handed baseball players more successful when batting left-handed
Research shows that baseball players who bat left but throw right-handed have a surprising advantage.
UK's leading History educator is honoured
The UK’s leading figure in the field of history teaching, Christine Counsell, has received the award of Honorary Doctor of Education from Professor Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, during a ceremony at Cambridge Corn Exchange.
World-renowned fairytale scholar is honoured
One of the world’s foremost scholars on folk and fairy tales and children’s literature, Professor Maria Tatar, received the award of Honorary Doctor of the Arts from Professor Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, during a ceremony at Cambridge Corn Exchange this week.
New research centre established to support Armed Forces community
Policy makers, professionals and members of the public with an interest in ex-Service personnel and their families will be among those to benefit from a new research centre set up specifically to support the research needs of the Armed Forces community, which launches this week.
Study shows alarming decline of native ladybirds
A long-term study has highlighted the alarming decline of native ladybirds in the UK – as recordings of the invasive harlequin ladybirds continue to rise.
Olympic Gold medallist Max Whitlock receives honorary degree
Olympic Gold medal-winning gymnast Max Whitlock MBE received the award of Honorary Doctor of Science from Professor Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, during a ceremony at Cambridge Corn Exchange yesterday (Tuesday).
Hameeda achieves a truly remarkable First
By any standards, being awarded a First Class Law Degree is an impressive feat. However for 23-year-old Hameeda Hussani, who will receive her award from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge today (Wednesday 18 October), it marks just the latest achievement of her truly remarkable journey.
Gone in 180 seconds – the best micro movies
A selection of some of the region’s most exciting and accomplished new short films will go on display at Anglia Ruskin University from this Thursday (19 October), as part of the Cambridge Film Festival.
Midwife’s career boosted by national award
An Anglia Ruskin University graduate has won a prestigious national award, enabling her to focus her midwifery career towards helping pregnant women deal with mental health issues.
The important role of beer in 16th century Ireland
Research reveals how beer was a vital source of calories and nutrition for 16th century Irish workers.
‘Avoidable blindness’ to increase dramatically by 2050
Anglia Ruskin University academic leads research into the causes of vision loss.
Helping apprentices lead the field in big data
Anglia Ruskin and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute team up to deliver new training
Project asks us to imagine a fairer Britain by 2027
Labour History Research Unit and Cambridge Commons collaborate on programme
Javelin great Goldie to deliver free lecture
Sixth Excellence in Sport lecture to take place at Anglia Ruskin on 16 October
Anglia Ruskin to take a walk on the wild side
Natural history TV presenters to deliver talks on Cambridge campus this autumn
Anglia Ruskin prepares to honour its graduates
Two gold medallists, a leading economist, a revolutionary educator and one of the world’s foremost scholars in children’s literature will receive honorary degrees in front of successful students during graduation ceremonies at Anglia Ruskin University.
Stroke patients take part in music therapy study
The first year-long UK hospital trial to assess whether music therapy can help people recover following a stroke has started in Cambridge.
How startups are harnessing the power of games to solve problems
Learn how gamification and game design have been applied to industries such as data sciences, tourism, smart cities and the internet of things on Thursday 28 September 2017, when REACTOR - the regional development project to support the growth of an applied games sector in the region - will host its first annual showcase event.