Cambridge Science Festival 2013: Science on Saturday

16 March 2013, 10am-4pm, The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge CB2 3QJ

Academics and students from the Faculty of Science & Technology ran a series of free, fun, hands-on sessions in a range of subjects including sport, forensics, vision and hearing sciences and psychology.

For a full festival programme please visit Cambridge Science Festival 2013

Cambridge Science Festival is running from 11-24 March 2013. The festival is co-ordinated by the University of Cambridge, and we are a partner sponsor. The festival presents hands-on activities, talks, exhibitions, performances, workshops and tours. There are hundreds of mainly free-of-charge science events for all ages.

Science Rocks with Simon Mayo

Thursday 14th March 2013, 10-11am, Book signing 11-12pm, Chelmsford Campus

You are invited to join BBC broadcaster Simon Mayo for an action packed event based on his books 'Itch' and 'Itch Rocks'. Itch is an everyday schoolboy but his habit of collecting all the elements in the periodic table gets him in some seriously dangerous situations. When he uncovers some very powerful and highly radioactive elements his only gadgets are the elements in his rucksack. Find out how why he has no eyebrows, why you don't want to get William Morris wallpaper damp and what happens when you release xenon gas in a car in this effervescent event.

Simon Mayo is best known for his BBC Radio 2 Drive Time show. He began writing three years ago, when he decided to create something for his son Joe, an avid reader and science nut. Having spent ten years interviewing scientists for his Radio 5 Live show he had plenty of ideas, and was soon consumed by Itch and his story, waking up in the middle of the night to write. Simon has worked on BBC radio since 1981 and runs a Book Club on his Radio 2 show. He is also a co-presenter of 'Kermode and Mayo's Film Review' on BBC Radio 5 Live. In 2008, Mayo was recognized as the 'Radio Broadcaster of the Year' at the 34th annual Broadcasting Press Guild Awards and the 'Speech Broadcaster of the Year' at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.

For further information please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Illustrating Children's Books

Wednesday 13 March 2013, 7pm, Chelmsford Campus.

An evening of illustration chaired by Professor Martin Salisbury of the Cambridge School of Art with Chris Riddell, Richard Holland, Diana Mayo and Courtney Dicmas. Come on a journey with our illustrious panel as they let you into their studios, share their inspirations, explain how the work and their publishing secrets. Richard and Chris will entertain you with live drawing and there will be plenty of opportunity for audience participation and a chance to look at sketch books and portfolios. If you love illustrated children's books, you definitely won't want to miss this carnival of illustration.

For further information please contact Rachel Moss or call 0845 196 4723.

International Womens Day 2013 - Cambridge

Generations of Strength - IWD Community Day
Saturday 9 March 2013, 9.30am - 4.30pm , Cambridge Campus

A day of discussion, workshops, performances and film celebrating the individual and collective power and strength of women.

'Peace Unveiled' - Film screening with Q&A
Saturday 9 March 2013, 5.30 - 7.00pm, Cambridge Campus

Part of the 'Women, War & Peace' documentary series, 'Peace Unveiled' is an inspiring film about women's rights in Afghanistan: 'Peace and justice can't come at the cost of women and women's lives'.

For further information please contact Miriam Berg on 0845 196 5060.

Night Hike

Friday 8 March 2013, 7pm, Chelmsford Campus

Walkers of all ages, dedicated hikers and casual strollers alike, joined the Heart & Sole Night Hike - a 6 mile led route around Chelmsford, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, who have sponsored walking for health.

Constructing nursing identities in YouTube

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 4.30pm, Peterborough Campus, Room: GUI 006

The Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education invited you to an inspiring evening lecture by Jacinta Kelly, senior Lecturer in Acute Care.

Public images of nursing carry stereotypes that rely on the taken for granted gender category of the nurse as a woman. YouTube videos construct three distinct nursing identity types, namely as a 'skilled knower and doer', 'a sexual plaything' and a 'witless incompetent individual'.

The lecture explored the myths and realities of nurses identity online.

For further information please contact Jonathan Secker on 0845 196 5359

The 3rd Degree

Tuesday, 5 February, Cambridge Campus, Mumford Theatre

Steve Punt, star of The Now Show, Horrible Histories and The Mary Whitehouse Experience, came to host a fun quiz for BBC Radio 4.

'The 3rd Degree', which pits three undergraduates against three of their lecturers in a battle of general knowledge, was recorded at the Mumford Theatre. Now in its third series on Radio 4, the quiz aimed to discover which Anglia Ruskin student is a mine of trivia and which lecturer knows more about Beyoncé than Barthes.

The rounds varied between specialist knowledge and general knowledge, quickfire bell-and-buzzer rounds and 'highbrow and lowbrow'. The show is produced by Pozzitive, the company behind other top Radio 4 comedies such as Another Case of Milton Jones, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now and Cabin Pressure.

For further information please contact Jon Green on 0845 196 4717

Concert for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

Friday 1 February 2013, 7pm, Peterborough Cathedral

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Soloist: Agnes Langer

Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite
Arvo Pärt: Symphony No.3

Cyprus Sinfonia
Conductor: Professor Michael Thorne

For further information please contact Andrea Hilliard on 0845 196 4727.

By kind permission of the Chapter of Peterborough Cathedral

Sponsored by Globe Education Service

International Day for People with Disabilities 2012

Saturday 1 December between 10am - 4.30pm, Anglia Ruskin Univeristy, Chelmsford campus.

International Day for People with Disabilities is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being. The day seeks to increase awareness of the benefits of the integration of people with disability in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

IDPwD brings together individuals, businesses, community organisations, and governments from every corner of the world to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, skills and achievements of people with disability.

The theme for IDPwD 2012 is: Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all

2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the International Day for People with Disabilities (IDPwD), and Dancing Giraffe together with Chelmsford City Council and Anglia Ruskin University hosted an event, the likes of which has never been seen before in Essex.

More than 1 billion people on the planet are disabled, and around 360,000 disabled people live in Essex. The event aimed to celebrate all that is good in our disabled community, and to continue the positive experience that is the Paralympics' legacy.

The day included inspirational talks from speakers including Paralympians Danny Crates and Anne Wafula Strike, speaker and marathon runner Chris Moon, and 7/7 survivor and access campaigner Daniel Biddle. There was also demonstrations of disabled sport such as sitting volleyball, and music, including the Philip Morant Sign Choir, as well as dance performances and a business showcase.

For further information please visit the IDPwD website.

The Mill Road Winter Fair 2012

1 December 2012, 10.30am - 4.30pm, Mill Road, Cambridge

Entertainment, performances, carnival parade, exhibitions, food and craft stalls.

Including participation by Anglia Ruskin:

You were invited to come and hear children's stories told by a group of creative writing students at Anglia Ruskin University. Performances took place throughout the day in the Old School behind St Barnabas Church.

There was a chance to explore fun and exciting hands-on forensic activities demonstrated by Anglia Ruskin's Forensic Society. Activities took place through out the day at our stall in Ditchburn Gardens.

Local artists showed their work at an art exhibition in Anglia Ruskin Drama Centre in Covent Garden.

For more information about the fair please visit the Mill Road Winter Fair website.

East of England Fairtrade Day 2012

Saturday 24 November 2012, 10am - 4pm , Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT

The Fairtrade Foundation, Cambridge Fairtrade Group and Anglia Ruskin University invited all Fairtrade supporters to an East of England regional forum.

The day included talks by members of the Foundation election of members for the National Campaigner Committee (http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/ncc) a choice of workshops looking at how consumers choose when something is fair, extreme poverty, campaigning, and how schools and colleges can get involved.

For further information please call Miriam Berg 0845 196 5060.

Cambridge Festival of Illustration, November 2012

The MA Children's Book Illustration course at Cambridge School of Art is once again teaming up with Heffers Bookshop to stage the Cambridge Festival of Illustration.

The festival ran from 5-10 November 2012 and will feature talks, book signings and workshops from leading international artists in the fields. Recent graduates of the MA course, Marta Altés and Birgitta Sif, were also launched their new books with MacMillan and Walker Books.

Monday 5 November, 15.00, Heffers Bookshop, Trinity Street, side passage, Cambridge

Unveiling of the four new illustrated panels by leading graduates of Anglia Ruskin University's MA Children's Book Illustration course.

Tuesday 6 November, 18.00-20.00, Heffers Bookshop, Trinity Street, Cambridge

Three of the Best - three newly published Anglia Ruskin University graduates introduced and signed copies of their new picture books; My Grandpa by Marta Altés (MacMillan), Oliver by Birgitta Sif (Walker) and Red Cat, Blue Cat by Jenni Desmond (Blue Apple).

Wednesday 7 November, 15.00, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT, Lord Ashcroft Building, Room LAB 026

Beatrice Alemagna: The internationally renowned, award-winning picture book creator from Italy presented and discussed her work.

18.00 - Beatrice Alemagna signed copies of her books at Heffers Bookshop, Trinity Street, Cambridge

Thursday 8 November, 18.00, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT,
Lord Ashcroft Building, Room LAB 026

Anthony Browne, one of the most universally admired picture book makers and recent Children's Laureate, speaks about his work. Signed copies of Anthony's books were available for sale.

Friday 9 November, 18.00, Heffers Bookshop, Trinity Street, Cambridge

James Mayhew, million-selling author of the Katie and Ella Bella series, in conversation with Professor Martin Salisbury of Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University.

Saturday 10 November, 11.00-13.00, Heffers Bookshop, Trinity Street, Cambridge

This was a chance to see illustrators in action at Heffers Children's Department and take part in a children's drawing and colouring event to celebrate our love of books. Cambridge children's book illustrators Nicola Killen and Marion Lindsay were inspiring children to draw and colour-in alphabet creatures to help them create an amazing alphabet book to put up on display in the shop.

Youth Voice: Day of Active Citizenship

8th November 2012, 10am-4pm, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford campus

This event was a multi-media and interactive day on active youth citizenship. In our lives, decisions are often made by those in power, and this day explored why those decisions are made and how young people can shape them. It was a chance to get involved with finding solutions to modern challenges such as:

• How would you respond to a crisis?
• How would you stop your town being overwhelmed by flooding, fire or a riot?

These are the interactive scenarios we want your help to explore. Four sessions which took place over the day put you in the shoes of the Emergency Services, elected politicians, local people and the media in responding to challenging situations through video, drama and invited speakers.

This event brought together young people from many different types of organisations, ranging from the army, sea and police cadets, first aiders, youth community groups and schools. Everyone will had a different idea of what should be done to solve the problem but together decided how to balance competing views and keep the local population calm.

For further information regarding this event, please email Darren Sharpe.

Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2012

24 October - 4 November 2012

The Festival of Ideas is organised by the University of Cambridge and celebrates Arts, Humanities and Social Science. Events range from workshops, talks, exhibitions, taster sessions and shows. The festival is took place from 24 October-4 November 2012 and this years theme was 'Dreams and Nightmares'.

Anglia Ruskin University sponsors the festival and this year we presented 23 events. Please find Anglia Ruskin's full event listing here.

For more details about the festival see the Festival of Ideas website.

For Further information regarding the events that took place, please contact Miriam Berg on 0845 196 5060.

Essex Police and Crime Commissioner Husting

Wednesday 31 October 2012, 6:45 - 8:45, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford campus.

The Essex public had the opportunity to quiz the candidates hoping to become the county's first elected Police and Crime Commissioner during a special hustings.

The event in partnership with the Essex Chronicle saw the candidates each give a short presentation about themselves and their policies. The chair of the event, Anglia Ruskin's Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Alan Sibbald, then asked for questions from the audience.

The role of PCC, which comes with an annual salary of £85,000, has extensive powers, including appointing the Chief Constable and holding them to account, publishing a Police and Crime Plan and setting the police budget. In total 37 PCCs will be elected in England and four in Wales on 15 November.

Nominations to stand will close on Friday, 19 October and eight people have announced their candidacy for the position of Essex PCC: Nick Alston (Conservative), Linda Belgrove (Independent), John Gili-Ross (Independent), Anthony Lyster (Independent), Val Morris-Cook (Labour), Andrew Smith (UKIP), Mick Thwaites (Independent) and Robin Tilbrook (English Democrats).

For further information please contact Andrea Hilliard on 0845 196 4727.

We celebrate Black History Month 2012: Origins of the afro comb

Saturday 20 October 2012, 1.30 - 4.30pm
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge campus, CB1 1PT
Room: Lord Ashcroft Building, LAB027.

Cambridge City Council and Cambridge Caribbean Association (CamCarib) presents 'African hair combs and the Diaspora' Seminar by Sally-Ann Ashton from the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Come and take part in this seminar on how hair and grooming of it has influenced culture and hairstyles. You will also have the opportunity to sample some Caribbean culinary delights!

For more information please contact Stephanie Sturtivant, CamCarib Community group on 07939736321.

Chelmsford Ideas Festival 2012

Saturday 13 - Saturday 20 October 2012

The Chelmsford Ideas Festival 2012 is organised by Changing Chelmsford and celebrates innovation in Chelmsford. This years theme is 'Innovative City: People, Place and Practice', with debate on how our sense of the city is changing through creative enterprise, community-led initiatives, digital industry and homegrown culture.

Anglia Ruskin University sponsors the Festival and this year we are hosting 16 events. Please find Anglia Ruskin's full event listing here.

For the full programme of events, please visit Changing Chelmsford 2012 festival page.

For further information regarding our events please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723

Communicating with the confused person: We celebrate World Mental Health Day

Wednesday 10 October 2012, 6-8pm. Anglia Ruskin University, Guild House, Peterborough PE2 9PW

Communication with people who are acutely confused can be problematic for carers, friends and professionals alike.

Dave Hawkes looked at a new approach developed by the Mental Health lecturing team at Anglia Ruskin University to help people with Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Psychosis and acute confusional states.

World Mental Health Day raises public awareness about mental health issues.

For further information about this event, contact Miriam Berg on 0845 196 5060

Injustice In the Land of the Free - film screening - Followed by a discussion with Robert King, former political prisoner.

Tuesday 9 October 2012, 6.30pm (refreshments 6pm), Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT

We presented a screening of the documentary film In the Land of the Free. The film was followed by a discussion with Robert King, the only freed member of the Angola 3. He spent 30 years in Angola Penitentiary for his political activism as a member of the Black Panther party. He was released in 2001 after serving 29 years in solitary confinement for a crime he did not commit.

'In the Land of the Free', narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, examines the story of Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox and Robert King, who have spent almost a century between them in solitary confinement in a former slave plantation called Angola in Louisiana. Known as the Angola 3, they were targeted in the 70s for their activism against the continued segregation, corruption and abuse in the prison and for being members of the Black Panther party.

Robert continues to fight for justice and freedom for Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace, who have now spent more than 40 years in solitary confinement. They were convicted of the murder of an Angola prison guard by an all white jury, based on no DNA evidence and on the testimony of a blind eyewitness. The case of the Angola 3 has been cited as a gross miscarriage of justice, and Amnesty International calls for their immediate release from solitary confinement - in of itself a violation of the US Constitution and international human rights treaties. The acclaimed documentary 'In the Land of the Free' and Robert's autobiography 'From the Bottom of the Heap' expose this ongoing miscarriage of justice.

Night Hike

Friday 5 October 2012, 7.30pm, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ

Walkers, dedicated hikers and casual strollers alike, joined the Heart & Sole Night Hike on Friday 5th October for a 6 mile led route around Chelmsford. It was a perfect autumn evening challenge.

For more information about the event and night hikes please call 01245 606 569.

Tea party for Parkinson's UK

Wednesday 11 July 2012, 12:30-14:30, Chelmsford Campus

Starting 1st August 2012 John Rayment, one of our principal lecturer's in the Lord Ashcroft International Business School will be walking 6,000 miles round the coast of Britain to raise money for Parkinson's UK.

To get John started we held a 'Party for Parkinson's' tea and cake party and raised £410 which was shared equally between the charities Parkinson's UK and Parkinson's Improvement Programme.

For further information please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Olympic Torch Relay

Saturday 7 July 2012, 06:58, Chelmsford Campus

We were absolutely thrilled that the Olympic Torch set off from outside our Lord Ashcroft Building, at 06.58, as part of the nationwide 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. The Torch passed the iconic Marconi Factory on New Street, Chelmsford Cathedral, the High Street, Moulsham Street and Chelmsford Museum in Oaklands Park.

We were delighted to see so many of you join us to watch the event up close and cheer on the Torchbearers.

For further information please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

2012 Essex Countryside Bike Ride

Sunday 24 June 2012, Chelmsford campus

750 bike riders got on their bikes for this years great family cycling event in aid of Little Havens Children's Hospice - the annual sponsored Essex Countryside Bike Ride.

All routes started and finished at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

Refreshments were served throughout the day, with family entertainment, music, medals for all participants, as well as top fundraising prizes.

For more information and to book your place for next year's event please contact Laura Hyde on 01702 220 308.

Refugee Week, 18-24 June 2012

As part of Refugee Week we presented a series of free-of-charge events in partnership with Cambridge City Council.

Monday 18 June, 6.30pm, Cambridge campus

Persian, Tajik, Azeri and Afghan dance performance

An Afghan dance performance by Ziba Tabrizi. Ziba is a dedicated Persian dance specialist based in Cambridge. She is one of very few performers of authentic Persian, Tajik, Azeri and Afghan dance in the UK, and aims to increase public awareness of these relatively rare art forms which are graceful, diverse and exciting.

Introductory talk by Sister Iqbal Warsi, Muslim Chaplain, Anglia Ruskin University.

Thursday 21 June, 6.30pm, refreshments from 6pm, Cambridge campus
Pushing the Elephant - Film screening

Pushing The Elephant chronicles the story of Rose Mapendo and how she escaped from the ethnic violence of the Democratic Republic of Congo to become a vital voice to help mend her divided country. She has assisted dozens of survivors to recover and rebuild their lives. But there is still one person Rose must teach to forgive - her daughter Nangabire. Director and Producer: Beth Davenport and Elizabeth Mandel.

For more information please contact Miriam Berg on 0845 196 5060.

Gender neutral parenting

Thursday 14 June 2012, 7:30pm, Chelmsford campus

Dr Chrissie Rogers facilitated a talk by Dr Tam Sanger and Jay Stewart co-founder of Gendered Intelligence on Gender neutral parenting.

The talk stimulated a debate about children and gender and examined questions such as: Is a stable gender identity central to children's development of a sense of self or can the reinforcement of gender stereotypes be damaging? Is gender neutral parenting experimenting with children's lives or allowing them more freedom to be who they want to be? They also examined the practice of gender neutral parenting, a hotly debated and for some a highly contentious topic.

Dr Tam Sanger works in the Childhood and Youth Research Institute at Anglia Ruskin University and is researching trans people's identities. Her publications include 'Trans People's Partnerships: Towards an Ethics of Intimacy'. Jay Stewart runs the organisation Gendered Intelligence, which was set up to advance knowledge about gender and how it impacts on people's lives. They offer support to trans youth and workshops and training on gender issues.

For further information about this event please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Altogether now panel debate series: Religion as a force in Society: for Good or Ill?

Friday 1 June 2012, 7:00pm, Chelmsford campus

Religion as a force in Society: for good or ill?

What role should religion play in a modern society? Does it underlie the values we all share? How far should religious institutions be entwined with the machinery of the state? We explored both the good works and moral guidance that faith can bring to a modern, secular society but also the division, intolerance and conflict that it can cause.

Members of the panel included:

Blaise Egan - Essex Humanists
Ray White - Essex Humanists
Reverend Robert Wiggs - The Bishop's advisor on Asylum and Refugees
Sidra Naeem - Islamic Representative on Essex SACRE and a teacher in Primary Education.

For further information about this event please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Altogether now panel debate series: Dealing with the deficit and facing austerity

Thursday 31 May 2012, 7:30pm, Chelmsford campus

'Dealing with the deficit and facing austerity'

The 2008 crash exposed a debt crisis in the UK of great proportions, but the best way to respond to a problem of such scale remains a vexed question. We explored, discussed, and vehemently disagreed about the efficacy, intentions and underlying logic of the possible approaches to managing the deficit and the future for the state.

Members of the panel included:

Chris Fegan - Labour councilor
Stephen Robinson - Lib Dem councilor
Tony Sullivan - Chelmsford Against the Cuts
Dr Robin Gowers - Senior Lecturer in Economics at Anglia Ruskin University

For further information about the event please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Altogether now and Transition Chelmsford present: 'The Crisis of Civilization' - Film screening

Wednesday 30 May 2012, 7:30pm, Chelmsford Campus

The crisis of civilization is a documentary feature film investigating how global crises like ecological disaster, financial meltdown, dwindling oil reserves, terrorism and food shortages are converging symptoms of a single, failed global system.

Weaving together archival film footage and animations, film-maker Dean Puckett, animator Lucca Benney and international security analyst Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed - author of A User's Guide to the Crisis of Civilization: And How to Save It - offer a stunning wake-up call proving that 'another world' is not merely possible, but on its way.

The film consists of seven parts which explore the interconnected dynamic of global crises of Climate Catastrophe; Peak Energy; Peak Food; Economic Instability; International Terrorism; and the Militarization Tendency - with a final section on The Post-Peak World.

For further information about this event please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Hard Rain exhibition

Monday 21 May - Sunday 27 May 2012, Chelmsford campus

One of the most successful photographic exhibitions ever created, Hard Rain is a photographic essay that illustrates the interlinked challenges of climate change, poverty, population expansion, habitat destruction, species extinction, pollution and the wasteful use of resources. The exhibition brings these global challenges alive in a moving and unforgettable way.

The exhibition took place outside the William Harvey Building.

To accompany the exhibition, Mark Edwards (founder of the Hard Rain Project) gave a public lecture on the project on the 23 May 2012, in the Postgraduate Medical Institute.

For more information on the exhibition please visit Hard rain or contact Dr Aled Jones.

Guest lecture on Sylvia Pankhurst

Thursday 3 May at 6.30pm, University Centre Peterborough

The lecture on Sylvia Pankhurst was given by guest speaker Jacqueline Mulhallen, the author of The Theatre of Shelley. Jacquelines interest in Sylvia Pankhurst is both as an artist and as a political figure.

In 1987, Jacqueline wrote and performed for Lynx Theatre and Poetry a play, Sylvia, which was accompanied by slides including nearly all Sylvias known paintings. The play toured for ten years all over England and Ireland and the company found a magazine dated 1908 with reproductions of paintings by Sylvia which had not been seen before. Jacquelines article about them was published in the Womens History Magazine, Summer 2009. She has also written for BBC radio and for publications ranging from the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine to Spare Rib. Her book, The Theatre of Shelley, will shortly be published by Open Book Publishers.

The final push: Preparing an athlete for an Olympic or Paralympic Games

Thursday 3 May 2012, 7:30pm-8:30pm, Cambridge campus

As part of Universities Week 2012 we presented:

Dan Gordon, Principal Lecturer in Sports Science at Anglia Ruskin University and former Paralympic athlete, explored the preparation strategies that are employed by athletes in the final few months leading up to an Olympic and Paralympic Games in order to optimise performance. He examined the physiological and psychological athlete preparation and the role of the so-called 'Secret Squirrels'.

For further information on this event please contact Miriam Berg 0845 196 5060.

Cultural Olympiads

Wednesday 2 May 2012, 6pm-7pm, Cambridge campus

As part of Universities Week 2012 we presented:

Cultural Olympiads and the creative sector: moving beyond a quantitative approach to legacy. Experiences from Torino 2006 and London 2012.

Dr Ilaria Pappalepore, Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management at Anglia Ruskin University, gave a talk based on her research into the Cultural Olympiads and the creative sector. This research was funded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and focused on the impacts, such as improved contacts, effects on creative inspiration and informal learning, on local cultural firms, by exploring local creative industry professionals' perceptions and feelings towards the Cultural Olympiad in Turin (2006) and London (2012).

For further information on this event please contact Miriam Berg 0845 196 5060

Fit for Purpose: Olympian or Business Leader

Monday 30 April 2012, 6pm-8pm, Chelmsford campus

As part of Universities Week 2012 we presented:

"The need for Globally Fit Leadership to tackle the 'wicked problems' faced by humanity."

At this exciting event presenter John Rayment looked at the approaches adopted by modern athletes and their concern for a holistic approach to training and performance, as well as how this can be applied by organisations and their staff. This event also examined how the GB Women's Volleyball Team overcame withdrawal of their financing to become even more determined to achieve success and leave a legacy.


For further information please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Have you got what it takes to be an Olympian?

Saturday 28 April, 10am - 3pm, Cambridge campus

As part of Universities Week 2012 we presented: Have you got what it takes to be an Olympian?

• Blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) testing
• Pulse oximetry testing - measure the oxygen in the blood before and after exercise
• Spirometry and breath holding testing
• Reaction testing

In the Bryant Building, Dance Studio

Participants tested there sporting abilities in a range of Olympic Events. Participants had a go and compared there scores to athletes competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sheeting power: Want to experience the demands of being an Olympic Sailor?
This test assessed how well you can 'sheet'. This is the technique of pulling on the ropes and controlling the sails.

Cycling power: Participants experienced the demands of track cycling. This test is designed to see how much instantaneous power you can produce.

Feeling flexible: Participants took part in a test that is used with gymnasts, designed to assess how flexible your lower back and legs are by removing the advantages gained from having different limb lengths.

Reactive strength: This test assessed the ability of your muscles to act like a spring and generate instantaneous power through the functioning of the central nervous system and is used in the assessment of tennis through to middle distance running performance. Jump as high and as rapidly as possible.


For further details about this event please contact Miriam Berg or call 0845 196 5060.

Dickens Legacy

Saturday 14 April 2012, 9:30am - 6:00pm, Cambridge campus

This conference, on the theme of "Dickens' Legacy", featured talks from Professor Michael Slater and Professor Malcolm Andrews, as well as academics from Anglia Ruskin, the University of Cambridge, the University of Kent and the University of East Anglia.

Discussing 'Dickens, Childhood and the Romantics' was Professor Andrews, editor of The Dickensian, while Professor Slater, the Emeritus Professor at Birkbeck College, University of London, examined 'The Immortal Memory: Dickens and Fame'. Professor Slater is the author of Dickens and Women and the highly-acclaimed 2009 biography, Charles Dickens.

For further information about this event please email Valerie Purton.

Phil Packer MBE - The BRIT 2012 Challenge

Thursday 5 April 2012, 11am, Chelmsford campus

Phil Packer MBE walked 6 miles around our campus and along the river bank, and asked the British public to accompany him to raise money for charity. Phil walked our 'Trim Trail' route and took time to visit the Helen Rollason laboratory based in our post medical institute.

If you would like further information on this event please call Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

For further information on the BRIT 2012 Challenge and Phil's locations please visit The British Inspiration Trust.

E-waste Recycling Event

March 22-24, 7.30am-3.30pm, Chelmsford Campus

Over 3 days we accepted broken or no longer wanted electrical and electronic items from staff, students and the local community.

All electrical waste collected was recycled, including computers, monitors, mobile phones, video players, games consoles, microwaves, dishwashers, fridges, ovens, battery operated toys, power tools, electric kettles, televisions, electric heaters, radios, MP3 players, fluorescent and low energy light bulbs.

Recycling was provided courtesy of Apple. All electronics were sorted and treated within the UK.

For further information please contact our Environment and Utilities Officer Sarah Johnson on 0845 196 4680.

Panel Discussion: Anti-Terrorism, Counter Terrorism & Legitimacy

Thursday 22 March 2012, 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Cambridge Campus

This event was chaired by Carina O'Reilly and we were delighted to welcome Andy Hayman, Caroline Jaine's, and Ian Sheilds who sat on the panel.

Andy Hayman, CBE, QPM is a retired British police officer and author of The Terrorist Hunters. He was directly responsible for the investigation into the July 7 2005 London bombings.

Caroline Jaine's background is in international relations and strategic communications. She has taught strategy to senior UN Officials, the Iraqi Ministry of Human Rights and staff at British Government missions abroad.

Carina O'Reilly joined IHS Jane's in April 2006 as editor and analyst responsible for covering political and security risk for the whole of Europe, including Turkey and the Balkans. She has also worked as a freelance defence and security analyst, and chaired debates at Chatham House.

Ian Sheilds spent 32 years in the Royal Air Force, has taught strategy and strategic planning and is a founder member of the UK's Defence Staff's Strategic Planning Forum offering strategic advice to the head of the UK's.

For further information please contact Colleen Moore on 0845 196 2417

Cambridge Science Festival 12-25 March 2012

As part of the festival we presented:

Science on Saturday
Saturday, March 17, 10am - 4pm, Cambridge Guildhall

Once again our Faculty of science and Technology took over the Guildhall to put on a whole host of interactive hands on activities for all ages. Participants met giant creepy crawlies and took part in there own forensic science investigation, there was something for everyone at this exciting open day showcasing the brilliant array of subjects we offer.

Resource constraints, economic growth and the future of society
Monday 19 March, 7.30pm, Cambridge Campus, Room LAB 002
By Dr Aled Jones, Director of the Global Sustainability Institute

How do limits in the availability of certain resources impact on governments and business and what does this potentially mean for society, our pensions and our savings?

The final push: Preparing an athlete for an Olympic or Para-Olympic Games
Wednesday 21 March, 7.30pm, Cambridge Campus, Room LAB 002
By Dan Gordon, Principal Lecturer in Sports Science and former Paralympic athlete

This lecture explored the preparation strategies that are employed by athletes in the final few months leading up to an Olympic and Para-Olympic Games in order to optimise performance. We considered the physiological and psychological athlete preparation and the role of the so-called 'Secret Squirrels'.


For further information please contact Miriam Berg 0845 196 5060

Renewables versus fossil fuels: the global clean energy revolution

Friday 16 March, 5.15pm, Cambridge Campus

Charles Perry Co-founder of 'SecondNature', has a long track record in sustainability and climate change, working to transform organisations including Tesco, Barclays, ArjoWiggins, Lafarge, BP, GE, H&M and the UK government in order to "make sustainability second nature".

Charles was selected and trained by Al Gore to present "An Inconvenient Truth", appointed a Judge for the Morgan Stanley Great Britons Awards and Adviser to David Cameron's Quality of Life Policy Review on Climate Change. His career in sustainability began as PR Manager of BSI, where he launched ISO 14000, moving to Senior Consultant at URS and then to BP (during John Browne's leadership) to roll out "beyond petroleum" and develop BP Ultimate "more performance, less pollution" before being promoted to Director of BP Green Energy. In 2006, Charles left BP to join New York firm 'GreenOrder' before setting up his own sustainability advisory business.

Dr Julian Huppert MP will respond to Charles Perry talk hosted by Professor Michael Thorne, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University.

For further information please contact Nigel Cooper on 0845 196 2398


convened by:
Sustainability Society, GRLI Ambassadors, University Chaplaincy,
Lord Ashcroft International Business School, Global Sustainability Institute

Baby Boomers

Monday 12 March, 6pm, Cambridge Campus.

Can many of society's problems today be attributed to the 1960s Baby Boomer generation? This debate was inspired by David Willetts widely praised book 'The Pinch: How the Baby Boomers Took Their Children's Future - And How They Can Give it Back', and used as a springboard.

According to David Willetts, the baby boomers stole their children's inheritance. But did that 60s generation also corrupt our social, moral and cultural values? What are your views?

The panel included Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister for Universities and Science; Aaron Porter, Higher Education consultant and former President of the National Union of Students; Julie Spence OBE QPM, former Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire Police; Christopher Maguire DIp, ARch, RIBA, and Prof Michael Thorne, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, with Colin Walsh, co-founder of Book Production Consultants plc presiding.

For further information please contact Andrea Hilliard on 0845 196 4727

Cambridge Celebrates International Women's Day (IWD) 2012

No Going Back! What next for women today?

Saturday 10 March 2012, 9.30-14.30, Cambridge Campus

Professor Helen Valentine will chaired the event, which featured keynote speaker Julie Spence, OBE, who gave her talk entitled 'These ladies are not for turning: but are we too complacent about our progress?'

Other speakers included Professor Dame Athene Donald, University of Cambridge, Antoinette Jackson, Cambridge City Council, Dr Liz Bradbury, Lecturer in Sociology, and Emma Brett, Lecturer in Public Service, both Anglia Ruskin. In addition, there were speakers from UK Feminista, Womankind and Feminist Action Cambridge.

As well as the talks and debates, there was an opportunity to take part in an African djembe drumming workshop and a singing workshop, Finding A Voice with Women of Notes.

The day also featured exhibitions and stalls with information on issues such as ending violence against women and girls, where next for the feminist movement and women's empowerment projects.

For further information please contact Miriam Berg on 0845 196 5060

Chelmsford Celebrates International Women's Day (IWD) 2012

Women in research: 'The problem is women have families!'

Thursday 8 March 2012, 7:00pm, Chelmsford Campus

This event was a presentation by a panel of women talking about their lives as researchers and mothers in higher education. Drawing on examples of their own specific research and personal experiences they pictured a journey influenced by an array of challenges.

The presentation was followed with a Q&A session.

For further information please call Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Fairtrade - Heart and Sole walk

Take a step for Fairtrade - Heart and Sole walk
Thursday 1 and 8 March 2012, 12 noon, Chelmsford Campus


The Fairtrade Heart and Sole walk as part of Fairtrade Fortnight in March. Everyone enjoyed a relaxing 30 minute healthy walk whilst enjoying the river bank. The walks were led by qualified walk leaders and the first 10 people who attended received a goodie bag filled with Fairtrade food and drink. The walk started outside Mildmay gym, on the Chelmsford campus, at 12 noon.

For further information or to take part in the Heart and sole walks, please contact Claire Markwell on 0845 196 4321.

Sport makers convention- Olympic 2012 Sports Volunteering

Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Chelmsford Campus

During the Sport Makers workshop participants gained an understanding of exactly what it takes to make sport happen. This programme aimed to use the Olympic and Paralympic Games to inspire you to initiate sport and physical activity in your local area. It is based around informal exercise, removing the barriers of a formal structure that may stop you participating in your chosen activity.

For further information please visit www.sportmakers.co.uk

Cambridge Chinese New Year Lecture and Reception

Wednesday 8 February 2012, 5pm to 7.30pm, Cambridge Campus.

Guest speaker: The Rt Hon Lord Prescott shared his unique insight into the implications of climate change from a global perspective, and in particular from the Chinese perspective.

Dr Pan, Chairman of China Agriculture Bank International and Vice President of China Agriculture Bank was also a keynote speaker, subjects for discussion included the latest updates on the banking Industry in China and the role of the RMB as a global currency.

Prof Alan Barrell, Entrepreneur in Residence, Centre for Entrepreneurial learning, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge spoke on business opportunities in China.

A panel discussion followed, panelists included Hugh Davies CMG, Chairman of the China Association and Dr Aled Jones FRSA, the inaugural Director of the Global Sustainability Institute (GSI) at Anglia Ruskin University.

History in Cambridge - Launch event

Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Cambridge Campus

Launch of some major initiatives arising from an exciting new partnership, "History in Cambridge", that Anglia Ruskin University has established with the Cambridge branch of the Historical Association.

This event included:

A film screening of 'The Church That Rose from the Dead'
Dr Sean Lang, Senior Lecturer in History at Anglia Ruskin University and President of the Cambridge branch of the Historical Association, has teamed up with Cambridge Film to make a film, The Church That Rose from the Dead, about All Saints Church in Cambridge, the first in a series of films that will air on Envision Community TV.

Presentation of History Fix and The Cambridge Time Travellers
History Fix, is a new magazine with articles by Anglia Ruskin staff and students. This magazine will be issued free of charge around the city centre of Cambridge.
The Cambridge Time Travellers, a regular history radio show produced by history students at Anglia Ruskin and Cambridge University. The show will go out fortnightly on the Envision internet radio station, www.envisionradio.co.uk.

Dame Claire Bertschinger 'Moving Mountains'

Friday, 20 January 2012, 6:30pm, Chelmsford Campus

Anglia Ruskin University invited you to join us to hear Dame Claire Bertschinger, the nurse who inspired Live Aid, to give her inspirational talk 'Moving Mountains'.

This event was part of an exhibition entitled Gandhi-King-Ikeda Peacebuilders exhibition was will on display in Chelmsford Library from 16 to 27 January 2012. This exhibition was about the life and work of three extraordinary men, from ordinary backgrounds, whose lives embrace three centuries.

Dame Claire Bertschinger is also an ordinary person, from Essex, who has achieved extraordinary things in her life.

Following on from a successful nursing career in the UK, Claire went on to accumulate vast experience working in emergency disaster relief, primarily in war zones, with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). She has worked in over a dozen countries including Afghanistan, Kenya, Lebanon, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Ethiopia where her efforts became the inspiration for Bob Geldofs Band Aid and Live Aid campaign.

Claire was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal in recognition of her work in conflict situations, has gained a Masters in Medical Anthropology, and has published her autobiography 'Moving Mountains' (Transworld, 2005) to critical acclaim. She has subsequently received Woman of the Year, Window to the World award, Human Rights and Nursing Award, and was made a Dame in the 2009 New Year Honours List for services to Nursing and to International Humanitarian Aid.

Claire's talk was based on her autobiography 'Moving Mountains' in which she illustrated just how intolerable the situation in Ethiopia had become.

After the talk there was a 20 minute Q&A session followed with a drinks reception.

Heart and Sole Christmas walk

Thursday 15 December 2011 starting at the Tindal Building, on the campus at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford. Walkers were invited to join in the festive cheer as we strolled 6 miles through the town, taking in the Christmas lights along the way.

Mulled wine and mince pies were given on return, along with soft drinks for Santa's little elves.

Public lecture by Rt Hon Dr Kim Howells on Intelligence, Security and Accountability

30 November 2011, Cambridge campus.

Rt Hon Dr Kim Howells is one of our most distinguished alumni. He was MP for Pontypridd until retirement in 2010. After holding a succession of ministerial offices throughout the first Blair government, in May 2005 he became Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Counter Terrorism at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. In October 2008, Prime Minister Gordon Brown appointed him Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee, overseeing MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Since retirement, Kim has resumed writing, painting, mountaineering and presenting television series.

Mill Road Winterfair 2011, Cambridge

3 December 2011, 10.30am - 4.30pm

There was a full road closure along Mill Road from East Road to Coleridge Road and activities and parades took place throughout the day. The Fair is known for its special charm and atmosphere with over 10,000 people participating in different ways and enjoying all that the Mill Road area has to offer.

Anglia Ruskin sponsors the fair and we were involved in the following events:

Anglia Ruskin University 'Stomp' inspired performance
The performance started at 'Parkside' end of Mill Road. Fashion design students from Anglia Ruskin University will displayed creations inspired by recyclable materials. Models paraded the length of Mill Road showing the designs while accompanied by 'Stomp' inspired music performed by Anglia Ruskin music students.

Exhibition
Anglia Ruskin's Drama Studio in Covent Garden opened its doors, all day, where 15 local artists will displayed their work.

Anglia Ruskin University information stand
This was a chance to find out more about Anglia Ruskin University. The information stand offered a course guide, information about facilities open to the public and a chance to speak to some of the designers and musicians who created the designs and music for the 'Stomp' inspired performance.

For more information about the fair see, Mill road winter fair.

'Should religious education be taught in a Secular Society?'

Inter Faith Week 20-26 November

This evening event took place on Thursday, 24 November 2011, on the Chelmsford campus.

Dr Heather Meacock gave a talk entitled 'Should religious education be taught in a secular society?', she explored questions such as 'Should we campaign for a completely new and unbiased Religious Education syllabus that is part of the National Curriculum?', 'How much input should religious groups have in religious education syllabus?' and 'Should this be determined by independent academics without a religious agenda?'.

After the talk participants were invited to ask questions and gain further insight from the Mid Essex inter faith panel on their views from their own faith perspective.

After the event participants were invited to join the group for a drinks reception and light buffet on the mezzanine floor.

For further information about this event please contact Rachel Moss on 0845 196 4723.

Festival of Ideas 19-30 October 2011

The Festival of Ideas is organised by University of Cambridge and celebrates Arts, Humanities and Social Science. This year the festival offered over 160 mostly free events which took place over a 2 week period in October. Events ranged from workshops, talks, exhibitions, taster sessions and shows.

The festival took place from 19-30 October 2011.

Anglia Ruskin University sponsor the festival and this year we held 19 events.

For more details about the festival see the Festival of Ideas website.