Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University is an innovative global university in East Anglia, the United Kingdom, and was founded in 1858. John Ruskin, an art critic, a patron and philanthropist, initially established the University as the Cambridge School of Art. Over the years the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology merged with the Essex Institute of Higher Education to create Anglia Polytechnic University in 1992. The University was then renamed Anglia Ruskin University in 2005.

The University has four strategic locations, Chelmsford, Cambridge, Peterborough and London. Located in Chelmsford, England, the Chelmsford Campus is made up of striking futuristic buildings that house cutting-edge facilities. It includes Essex's first School of Medicine and the Queens building. The Cambridge Campus is a bustling campus located near the historic city centre, with a vibrant cultural and social scene. It is also home to several high-tech clinical skill labs as well as mock hospital areas. 

The Peterborough (Guild House) Campus is close to the city centre and houses the social, education and health care faculty, and is committed to educating professionals in the area. It includes a modernistic skills lab and equipment centre, comfortable social areas and a well-stocked library. The London Campus focuses on providing high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The University has collaborations with a variety of different institutions within the UK and around the world. Within the UK, it has collaborations with the University Centre West Anglia and University Centre Peterborough. To demonstrate its global reach, the University has also established partnerships with institutions in India, Malaysia and Mauritius. 

• Anglia Ruskin University includes degrees that are both appropriate and realistic. The University incorporates the best of face-to-face and interactive learning, expands work-based opportunities, and provides activities that improve student performance and employability.
• The University employs highly skilled lecturers who have worked in or are currently employed in the fields they teach, to ensure that students acquire both theoretical and practical expertise. As a result of student surveys, the University won a prestigious award for high-quality teaching and learning experience.
• With 12 study areas identified for its world-leading research, the University is driven to deliver impactful research that tackles pressing challenges and provides solutions. 
• It is acclaimed for its programs in Architecture, Building, and Planning, Mass Communication, and Documentation.
• The University campuses are placed in lively, student-friendly cities that are rich in culture, art, and history, as well as stunning surroundings and charming traditions. 

Career Opportunities:

Most courses have work placements as part of the University placement year or as its modules. Mentorship, business cooperation, or work on real-world projects is also an important part of the learning process at the University. The Employability Program at the University delivers job counseling and facilitates activities such as CV seminars and business tours to teach students how to develop the skills that employers claim they are looking for in graduates.

Employers collaborate with universities to ensure that students graduate with the skills, knowledge, and abilities they need within the organization. They help universities rethink what to teach and how to teach it, as well as provide real-world learning opportunities through work-based ventures, internships, and placements. Students with a fantastic business concept can build and test their skills with the help of a virtual support center. 

The Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy is a forum where start-ups, innovative projects, and new ideas can come together. The academy provides mentoring, support, and guidance seminars to help students grow ideas from concept, execute interactive sessions to enhance speaking, develop team-building and financial planning skills, as also develop networking opportunities with successful entrepreneurs

Success Rate:

According to the Graduate Outcomes report of Anglia Ruskin University, 92% of UK undergraduates are employed or seeking further education, with 86% working in different jobs part-time jobs within the UK. Undergraduate students often find employment in full-time jobs 15 months after graduation. The University is ranked second amongst the country's mainstream universities.

Notable Alumni:

Some of the notable alumni of Anglia Ruskin University include:

• Chris Beckett (academician and author)
• Angela Hartnett (entrepreneur)
• Ian Miller (English footballer)
• Tony Palladino (English cricketer)
• Syd Barrett and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
• Michael Ashcroft and Baron Ashcroft (investor, billionaire, and former vice-chairman)
• Shoo Rayner (author and illustrator)
• Patrick Le Quement (former chief designer, Renault)
• Barbara Yung (Hong Kong actress)

Student Services:

Career counselling, CV preparation, job searches, resumes, and interview preparation, are all available to University students, as are campus job fairs, workshops, and employer visits. Their online forum offers a wealth of career resources for students to avail themselves of. The Students Union has a vibrant volunteer network, with hundreds of ways for students to get involved in the community while honing their skills. The University Temps are there to assist students in locating part-time employment that coincides with their studies. 

Accommodation:

Students at Anglia Ruskin University have the option of living on or off-campus in a welcoming, comfortable, and safe atmosphere. Cambridge halls and flats, University Centre, Peterborough housing, Hospital housing, and Chelmsford Student Village are examples of on-campus housing; while private sector houses such as halls of residence, apartments, studios, or shared housing are examples of off-campus housing. All of the housing is within walking distance of the city centres.

Medical Services:

All students at the University have free and confidential access to the Counselling and Wellness Program, which can help with anything from depression to relationship issues, panic attacks, exam anxieties, tension, among others. The university’s chaplaincy is open to all students, regardless of faith or commitment. It aims to assist students in getting the most out of their educational experience, including any spiritual or religious support. Students can also access self-help programmes and report incidents of bullying, bigotry, abuse, hate crimes, sexual misconduct, and domestic violence.

Sports Facilities:

The Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses have sporting facilities such as gyms, fitness studios, sports halls and a swimming pool. The Helmore Gym, Coslett Dance Studio, Tennis Court, the Kelsey Kerridge Sports Cantre and Parkside Pools are all situated on the Cambridge Campus; the Old Factory Gym, Midmay Sports Hall, Riverside Ice and Leisure Centrum and Chelmsford Sports and Athletic Centre are all located on the Chelmsford campus. Students may also volunteer, join the sports club boards, and train as coaches and officials while pursuing their degrees.

Library Facilities:

Anglia Ruskin University has two libraries, one on the Cambridge campus and the other on the Chelmsford campus. Each library has a large online collection of e-journals, e-books, and databases, as well as a variety of course-related materials. Community work zones, quiet study areas, multimedia playback, networked computers, wireless connectivity and IT applications are also integrated within the library.

Social Clubs:

There are over 200 social clubs and societies at Anglia Ruskin University, covering everything from music to writing to sports. There are also course-specific societies where students can meet other students who share the same interests.