Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public university in East Anglia, United Kingdom. It has its origins in the Cambridge School of Art, founded by William John Beamont in 1858. It became a university in 1992 and was renamed after John Ruskin in 2005. ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and London. The university is particularly known for its courses in health and social care, education, and art and design. It has a strong focus on employability and enterprise.