A yearlong programme of celebrations and activities is being staged by Anglia Ruskin University this year to mark the 150th anniversary year of its inauguration as a higher education institution. Anglia Ruskin University has its origins in the Cambridge School of Art, which was opened in 1858 by John Ruskin.

Speaking about the start of the 2008 anniversary programme, Anglia Ruskin’s Vice Chancellor Professor Michael Thorne said: ‘We have planned a very special programme of lectures, events and fun days to be rolled out during 2008 showcasing 150 years of education within Essex and Cambridge.

‘During this special year, we will be investing in additional facilities and creating new learning environments while continuing to develop flexible learning for students everywhere. While we do this we aim to further raise our research profile and become more nationally and globally focused.’

Events to be staged over the year will feature the work of the University’s five distinctive faculties: the Ashcroft International Business School; the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences; the Faculty of Education; the Faculty of Health and Social Care; and the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the University directly:

Anglia Ruskin University
East Road, Cambridge
CB1 1PT, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1223 363271 (ext 2609)
Email: international@anglia.ac.uk
Web: www.anglia.ac.uk/international

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