From our beginnings in 1858, when John Ruskin founded the Cambridge School of Art (now part of our Cambridge campus), Anglia Ruskin University has grown to become one of the largest universities in the east of England, educating around 31,000 students in the UK and abroad.
We deliver courses that provide relevant work-based skills, designed to meet the needs of the individual and the requirements of a knowledge-based economy; offer state-of-the-art teaching and learning environments; and engage in world-leading research.
Our campuses at Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough attract students not only from the UK but in ever increasing numbers from many other countries worldwide
Our vision and values
In terms of vision and values we seek to build our reputation on the following:
Vision
- We are passionate about the advancement of knowledge and the education of students.
- We take university education in imaginative new directions.
- We are important to the region and want to be viewed in the UK and internationally as exceptional.
- Our key contribution is to the enhancement of social, cultural and economic wellbeing.
Values
- A sense of belonging. We are proud to be part of Anglia Ruskin University. We know that lifelong relationships are formed here.
- Academic ambition. We want our teaching and research to be excellent. We are determined that our students and staff will realise their full potential.
- Innovation.We are purposeful, challenging and curious about our world. We are prepared to do things differently. We are creative, entrepreneurial and bring enthusiasm to everything we do.
- Supporting each other. We are friendly and inclusive, and celebrate individuality and diversity. We support and encourage everyone, and strive hard to anticipate and meet needs and aspirations.
- Honesty and openness. We operate with integrity, trust and respect for each other and we deliver on our promises. We share ideas, information and challenges and we seek out views and opinions.
- Concern for the environment. We want our concern for a sustainable environment to inform every aspect of what we do.
