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Established 1858 (as Cambridge School of Art)
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Michael Thorne
Students 28,070 [1]
Undergraduates 24,145 [1]
Postgraduates 3,930 [1]
Location Cambridge and Chelmsford, England
Website http://www.anglia.ac.uk

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History

Anglia Ruskin University has its origins in the Cambridge School of Art opened in 1858 by John Ruskin, which became the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology from 1960. This merged with the Essex Institute of Higher Education in 1989 to form the Anglia Higher Education College. The merged college became a polytechnic in 1991, going by the name Anglia Polytechnic, which was then awarded university status in 1992. Upper: Steel-plate engraving of Ruskin as a young man, made circa 1845, scanned from print made circa 1895. ... The term polytechnic, from the Greek πολύ polú meaning many and τεχνικός tekhnikós meaning arts, is commonly used in many countries to describe an institution that delivers vocational or technical education and training, other countries do not use the term and use alternative terminology. ...


Initially Anglia Polytechnic University ("APU"), it retained the word polytechnic in its title because of a pride in its history and inclusivity,[citation needed] although in 2000 there was some self-doubt about including the term polytechnic - it was the last university in the country to have done so. Wanting to keep the "APU" abbreviation, a suggestion put forward by the governors was "Anglia Prior University" (after a former Chancellor), but the Governors decided to keep polytechnic in the title.


The University eventually reconsidered a name change, because nobody knew what polytechnic meant.[citation needed] From over two hundred suggestions and consultations with staff, students and local residents, communities and businesses, the University chose Anglia Ruskin University, with the new name taking effect following the approval of the Privy Council on 29 September 2005. Her Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Organisation

The main entrance to Anglia Ruskin University on East Road, Cambridge.
The main entrance to Anglia Ruskin University on East Road, Cambridge.

There are five Faculties of study at Anglia Ruskin University: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1066x768, 208 KB) The revamped main entrance to the Cambridge campus of Anglia Ruskin University on East Road, Cambridge. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1066x768, 208 KB) The revamped main entrance to the Cambridge campus of Anglia Ruskin University on East Road, Cambridge. ...

  • Ashcroft International Business School
  • Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Health and Social Care
  • Faculty of Science and Technology

Faculties are sub-divided into departments or divisions.


HSHS, the former Homerton School of Health Studies, was acquired by the University from the Trustees of Homerton College in 2005, after working closely in partnership for a number of years. The two organisations are currently in the process of full integration, forming the new Faculty of Health and Social Care. HSHS continues to maintain a close relationship with the University of Cambridge. Full name Motto Respice Finem Look to the end Named after Homerton town Previous names See article Established 1976 Sister College(s) None Principal Dr Kate Pretty Location Hills Road Undergraduates 539 Postgraduates 681 Homepage Boatclub Homerton College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. ... The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University), located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and has a reputation as one of the worlds most prestigious universities. ...


Profile and reputation

Anglia Ruskin University's Helmore Building, East Road, Cambridge.
Anglia Ruskin University's Helmore Building, East Road, Cambridge.

Anglia Ruskin University is the 13th largest university in the United Kingdom, and the largest provider of face-to-face part-time training in the country.[2] Research at the University was ranked 104th of 106 UK universities in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise.[3] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This is a list of universities in the United Kingdom. ... The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) is an exercise undertaken every 5 years on behalf of the four UK higher education funding councils (HEFCE, SHEFC, HEFCW, DELNI) to evaluate the quality of research undertaken by British higher education institutions. ...


Anglia Ruskin's undergraduate course in English was rated third in the UK by The Guardian in 2006, behind Cambridge and Oxford.[citation needed] The University was, in June 2007, rated joint 8th in the first "Green League" of British universities, compiled by People and Planet for The THES. Factors taken into account in the survey included carbon emissions and recycling rates. The Guardian is a British newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. ... The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University), located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and has a reputation as one of the worlds most prestigious universities. ... The University of Oxford (usually abbreviated as Oxon. ... People & Planet is the largest student network in the UK campaigning to alleviate world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment. ... The Times Higher Education Supplement, also known as The Times Higher or The THES for short, is a newspaper based in London that reports specifically on issues related to higher education. ...


Partner organisations

Anglia Ruskin's regional partners are: Braintree College, Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge Theological Federation, Chelmsford College, The College of West Anglia, Epping Forest College, Harlow College, Huntingdonshire College, Norwich School of Art & Design, Peterborough Regional College, SEEVIC College, Suffolk Postgraduate and Research Centre and Thurrock & Basildon College.[citation needed] The Cambridge Theological Federation is an association of theological colleges in Cambridge. ... Norwich School of Art & Design is a higher education specialist art and design college, based on a single site in the centre of Norwich, in the United Kingdom. ...


Anglia Ruskin is also partnered with Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia in a student exchange program. This allows credits earned at one university to count towards the other's degree programs. A similar agreement is in place with Valparaiso University in the United States and University of New Brunswick in Canada.[citation needed] Marshall University is a public university based in Huntington, West Virginia. ... Huntington is a city located in the U.S. State of West Virginia along the Ohio River. ... Valparaiso University, known colloquially as Valpo, is a private university located in the city of Valparaiso, Indiana. ... The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a Canadian university located in the province of New Brunswick. ...


People

Notable alumni

Alumni include Pink Floyd members Syd Barrett and David Gilmour. Other alumni include Patricia Scotland, Britain's first black woman QC, Ronald Searle (creator of St Trinian's), Harry Potter illustrator Thomas Taylor, and Michael Ashcroft, Baron Ashcroft. Pink Floyd are an English rock band that earned recognition for their psychedelic rock music, and, as they evolved, for their avant-garde progressive rock music. ... Roger Keith Syd Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, and artist. ... David Jon Gilmour CBE (born March 6, 1946 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire) is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as a member of the band Pink Floyd. ... Patricia Janet Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal PC QC (born August 19, 1955) is a barrister and minister in the United Kingdom government. ... Sir Michael Anthony Ashcroft, Baron Ashcroft, KCMG, is a Conservative politician in the United Kingdom. ...


Honorary graduates

Stephen Fry was given an honorary degree, about which he said (comparing to his degree from the University of Cambridge) "Here at Anglia Ruskin University they have the advantage of not having all that pressure and not being surrounded by idiots who think they are in Brideshead Revisited but still have all the same architecture and facilities".[citation needed] This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University), located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and has a reputation as one of the worlds most prestigious universities. ... Brideshead Revisited, The Sacred & Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder is a novel by the English writer Evelyn Waugh, first published in 1945. ...


Other honorary graduates include Germaine Greer, Griff Rhys Jones, Geoff Hurst, John Peel, Kate Adie, and Terry Waite CBE. Germaine Greer (born January 29, 1939) is a writer, broadcaster and retired academic, who is widely regarded as one of the most significant feminist voices of the 20th century. ... Griff Rhys Jones (born 16 November 1953) is a British comedian, writer and actor. ... Sir Geoffrey Charles Hurst, MBE (born December 8, 1941 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire) is a footballer enshrined in the games history as the only player to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final. ... “Peel Sessions” redirects here. ... Kate Adie (born September 19, 1945) is a British journalist. ... Terry Waite at April 1993 Allentown College speech Terry Waite CBE (born May 31, 1939 in Styal, Cheshire, England) is a British humanitarian and author. ...


References

  1. ^ a b c Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2005/06. Higher Education Statistics Agency online statistics. Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
  2. ^ Hodges, Lucy. "How Anglia Ruskin is taking learning to the people", The Independent, 2007-04-05. Retrieved on 2007-07-12. 
  3. ^ Tarleton, Alice (2006-08-01). A-Z Unis & Colleges: Anglia Ruskin University. Independent Online Edition. Retrieved on 2007-07-12.

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External links

  • Anglia Ruskin University – Official website

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