Students praise teaching and courses
According to the National Student Survey (NSS) which was released today, Anglia Ruskin courses are among the most intellectually stimulating in the country.
Research will discover if we’re crazy for Klingon
Are you crazy for Klingon or do you prefer Tolkien’s Elvish tongues? Well, a linguistics expert is carrying out a live research experiment to discover the public’s reaction to different constructed languages, or “conlangs”.
Students study real business – and real ale!
Marketing students at Anglia Ruskin University are getting a taste for real business – and real ale – thanks to the release of a new iPhone beer app called Pint Please.
Gays and lesbians face CV bias – study
A new study shows that openly gay job applicants are approximately 40% less likely to be offered a job interview compared to those who do not disclose their sexuality.
Sci-fi gets serious at London’s ExCeL this summer!
Science fiction gets serious this summer as leading academic and writer Professor Farah Mendlesohn leads the exhibits team at Loncon 3, the 72nd World Science Fiction Convention.
Honour for long-serving music therapist
An academic from Anglia Ruskin University has become the first ever recipient of the World Federation of Music Therapists’ Clinical Impact Award.
War poetry given female voice for new app
A new interactive app featuring 45 of Wilfred Owen’s war poems has been released to coincide with the centenary of the start of the First World War.
Railway policy could be just the ticket for Ed
A new poll by the Labour History Research Unit at Anglia Ruskin University suggests Labour’s latest moves regarding the railway network may be helpful to the party’s vote in crucial marginal seats in next year’s General Election.
How to help your ears survive festival season
As bands turn it up to 11 at music festivals this summer, a leading audiologist has revealed his common-sense tips for looking after number one!
Why it’s personal for climate change scientists
The credibility of academics involved in climate change research depends as much on their personal and public-facing behaviour as their professional behaviour.
Fish follow friends to find new food sources
Many people follow recommendations from their friends to find the best places to eat – and new research shows that fish do the same.
Thousands to party on Parker's Piece for Big Weekend
A momentous weekend for Cambridge will begin with fireworks and will end with a world-famous cycling event. The Big Weekend, sponsored by Anglia Ruskin, is taking place from today on Parker’s Piece in the city and will see thousands turn up to a free weekend of music and festivities.
Registration opens for Third Sector Futures strategy conference
After a challenging period, what is the best way forward for charities and social enterprises? Will a merger boost your impact? What does the election hold in store? How will demographic changes affect the sector?
Interested in becoming a better manager?
Cambridge organisations can save 50% on fees for Anglia Ruskin University’s innovative third sector programme, with a Provide or Central England Co-operative Bursary.
Brains Eden festival goes global in 2014
Over 100 talented young games designers will be descending on Cambridge on 4 July to compete in a 48-hour Games Jam, one of the highlights of the Brains Eden Gaming Festival at Anglia Ruskin University.
Rise in fibre intake can tackle type 2 diabetes
A new report issued today recommends that increasing fibre intake will help to tackle type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Youngsters get a buzz from languages
Year 7 pupils are heading to the national Routes into Languages Spelling Bee final at Anglia Ruskin University.
Harlequins eat native insects in the wild
A new study has used DNA analysis to show that harlequin ladybirds, one of the world’s fastest-spreading invasive insects, are preying on native ladybird species and hoverflies across Europe.
Lottery grant gives a sporting chance to students
Students at Anglia Ruskin University will be able to enjoy glow-in-the-dark badminton, basketball jam and cycling cinema thanks to a grant of £258,236 from Sport England aimed at increasing participation in sport and recreational activities over the next three years.
Angharad’s grand design impresses judges
Angharad Burnard, a third-year student at Anglia Ruskin University, has landed a work placement at Penguin’s Art Department after her book cover design was praised by the judges of the Penguin Random House Design Award 2014.
Budding coaches seize online opportunity
A specialist university course aimed at footballers and coaches has seen a surge in demand since the start of the World Cup.
Dr Richard Stallman discusses 'Freedom issues for web sites'
'Freedom issues for web sites' is the subject of a special community-based lecture next Thursday (June 26th) by Dr Richard Stallman, President of the Free Software Foundation, arranged by Anglia Ruskin University as part of the OWASP AppSec Europe 2014 Conference.
Rising star Ramona is a plaster master!
Anglia Ruskin Fine Art student scoops £2,000 prize for her living art installation
Stunning self-portrait puts schoolboy in spotlight
Cambridge schoolboy Dave Monis is proving to be a hit with the art world, after his self-portrait was chosen to publicise an exhibition at a major London gallery.
One in five people are unhappy at work
Research carried out by Anglia Ruskin University suggests 21% of people are unhappy at work, and 40% have considered getting a degree to further or change their current career path.