Anglia Ruskin University Alumni

09/09/2026

🌟 The September edition of Connect is here!

"ARU is far more than a place of learning – it is a community that supports students to realise their potential, regardless of their background."
– Mayisa Chowdhury, LLB (Hons) Law 2026

From an exclusive interview with Sir Quentin Blake to reflections from royal photographer Arthur Edwards MBE and inspiring alumni success stories, this edition celebrates the creativity, ambition and achievements of our global alumni community.

💬 Which story inspires you most?

📖 Read the latest issue today and discover where an ARU journey can lead.

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05/09/2026

Alumni Spotlight - meet September's Alumni of the Month: Prince Akowuah Aning 🌟

"At Anglia Ruskin University, I traded a local perspective for a global lens."

From ARU's Cambridge campus to helping businesses and future leaders thrive in Ghana, Prince has built an impressive career as a strategy consultant, entrepreneur and lecturer. Today, he helps organisations achieve sustainable growth while inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Read Prince's story and discover his advice for current students and recent graduates:

🔗 Read Prince's Alumni of the Month feature https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-stories/alumni-of-the-month/2026/prince-aning

03/09/2026

Which ARU campus location brings back the fondest memories?

Was it your favourite lecture theatre, study space, café, outdoor spot, or somewhere completely different?

01/09/2026

🎨 ARU Alumni Spotlight

Congratulations to Ian Rawlinson on his upcoming solo exhibition, ABRASIONS, taking place from 3-31 October in Cambridge. Ian Rawlinson was also a finalist in this year's ARU Alumni Awards.

https://www.ianrawlinson.com

We're proud to celebrate the creative achievements of our community and support the exciting projects they go on to create.

✨ Have you recently exhibited your work, published a book, launched a business, received an award, or achieved something you're proud of?

We'd love to hear from you and share your achievements with the wider ARU alumni community.
Get in touch - email [email protected] or tell us about your news in the comments below 👇

29/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Not long to go until Chariots of Fire returns to Cambridge!

The iconic relay race returns to Cambridge on Sunday 20 September, bringing hundreds of runners together in support of local charities. Over the years, the event has raised more than £1.6 million for good causes.

https://www.chariots-of-fire.co.uk/

Are any of our ARU alumni taking part this year?

Let us know in the comments below! 👇

27/08/2026

to this horse who regularly used to make an appearance on our Chelmsford campus.

Who remembers?

25/08/2026

⚽🎓 Exciting news from ARU and Cambridge United!

ARU has renewed its partnership with Cambridge United FC, continuing as the club's official education partner and becoming its pre-match kit sponsor for the 2026/27 season. The partnership will create even more opportunities for students through internships, work placements, industry events and a new Student Ambassador programme.

This collaboration highlights the power of connecting education, sport and community, helping students gain valuable real-world experience while strengthening ties across Cambridge

Read more about the partnership: www.aru.ac.uk/news/cambridge-united-and-anglia-ruskin-extend-link-up

Image: Louis Appéré in new ARU-sponsored pre-match kit

23/08/2026

How is research helping to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges?

The latest edition of Connecting Worlds, Anglia Ruskin University's Research & Innovation newsletter, showcases how ARU researchers are making a real-world impact through innovative research and collaboration.

In this issue, you'll discover research and innovation focused on:
🔹 Preventing type 2 diabetes using AI-driven predictive models
🔹 New approaches to heart disease and chronic angina treatment
🔹 The potential of weight-loss drugs in Alzheimer's prevention
🔹 Protecting vulnerable children from exploitation and harm
🔹 Supporting survivors of online child abuse
🔹 Understanding biodiversity loss, climate change, and food security
🔹 Plus our Vision and Equality film from the Vision and Eye Research Institute highlights research that is helping to create a fairer, healthier and more inclusive future.

Whether you're interested in health, sustainability, social justice, policy, or innovation, Connecting Worlds offers a window into the research shaping a better future.

📖 Read the latest issue: https://ow.ly/xAho50ZoRW1

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At Anglia Ruskin University, our research is driven by a commitment to improving lives, strengthening communities and creating a more sustainable future. In this edition of Connecting Worlds, we highlight how ARU researchers are addressing some of society's most pressing challenges through innovativ...

21/08/2026

Eligible alumni can receive a 20% tuition fee discount through our Alumni Scholarship.

Pair it with a postgraduate loan, and your Master's could be closer than you think.

Ready for what's next?

www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/scholarships/alumni-scholarship

19/08/2026

"My time at ARU gave me more than just a degree; it gave me confidence and a global perspective. The supportive environment allowed me to grow personally and professionally, and obviously, it opened the door directly to the career I have now within the university itself!"

Delcy Dedhiya completed her MSc in Clinical Child Psychology with us and is now an
In-Country Recruitment Advisor, supporting the International Office at ARU.

Find out more about her time studying with us as August's Alumni of the Month feature: www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-stories/alumni-of-the-month/2026/delcy-delhiya