Inaugural lectures
Join academic staff from ARU as they discuss their research work through a series of free Inaugural Lectures.
- 22 January - 17 June 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
- Price: Free
Cambridge Festival 2025
Attend free events as part of the annual Cambridge Festival. Find out more about research taking place at Anglia Ruskin University.
- 19 March - 4 April 2025, 00:00
- Price: Free
How to feel better about climate change: choosing the less obvious response (Podcast)
A podcast exploring emotions, sustainability, and positive action, with Professor Rosie Robison. Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? In the second edition of this podcast, ARU Professor of Social Sustainability Rosie Robison explores why the obvious action may not always be the most helpful one when it comes to managing our feelings about climate change.
- 19 March - 4 April 2025, 00:00
- Price: Free
Virtual exhibition: Practicing Care through Art. A New Care Aesthetics
The Virtual exhibition includes work at the intersection of art, care ethics and care studies, showcasing the richness of the new post-disciplinary area of care aesthetics. This is the culmination of a 5-year long program led by Dr Merel Visse (Drew University) and Dr Elena Cologni (Anglia Ruskin University), including talks, symposia, and a dedicated accompanying publication. Drop in to find out more, no need to book!
- 19 March - 4 April 2025, 09:00 - 17:00
- Price: Free
AI Collaborations Series II events
Reflections on the use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education, supported by ARU's Centre for Innovation in Higher Education.
- 19 March - 4 June 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
The secret world of microbes
How do you wash your hands correctly to help prevent the spread of infectious microbes? What do bacteria look like? Find out by looking at them through a microscope. Use craft materials to build your own microbes to learn about the structure of bacteria and viruses. Drop in to find out more, no need to book!
- 29 - 30 March 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
- Price: Free
UNLEARN LIGHTBULB: I guess I'm doing fine, I guess I'm doing fine
Explore neurodiversity, race, and inclusion with Professor Jason Arday in this inspiring Unlearning Lightbulb session, at ARU Chelmsford.
- 2 April 2025, 14:00 - 16:00
- Price: Free
Behind the scenes with Cambridge United Football Club
Join Alex Tunbridge, Cambridge United CEO, and Mark Bonner, Director of Football for a free 'in conversation' event.
- 3 April 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
- Price: Free
Using Generative AI in the classroom
Dr Tadhg Blommerde, Northumbria University, will provide information about assessment design in the age of GenAI and real-world examples of how this technology can improve teaching and student outcomes.
- 9 April 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Creative Calm workshops
Re-balance your life with relaxing, nature-based activities. Join experts at ARU in Writtle for an introduction to plants, photography, filming, art, creative writing, and more.
- 11 - 13 April 2025, 09:30 - 15:00
- Price: Free