Get a taste of what life is like at university by listening to ARU's podcast. From advice on Clearing to what to expect at Open Days and specialist episodes in subjects that the university offer.
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An episode exploring emotions, sustainability and positive action, with Professor Rosie Robison Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? In this special edition podcast, ARU Professor of Social Sustainability Rosie Robison dives into the emotional side of our climate crisis and how it impacts our ability to tackle it head-on. Joined by Community Thea…
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The Role of Universities in Providing Enterprise Education to Students with Dr Nadeem Khalid | EP12
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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!This latest episode features Dr Nadeem Khalid, Deputy Head of the School of Management and Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Strategy. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, leadership, and entrepreneurship education. With over 15 years of experience, Nadeem h…
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Innovating for Good: A conversation on Social Entrepreneurship with Dr. Tom Jefford | EP 11
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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!The latest episode features, Dr. Tom Jefford, Business Development Director and joint CEO at Family Psychology Mutual CIC. This expanding staff-owned social enterprise provides evidence-based interventions for young people and their families across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and London. Dr…
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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Inside ARU's Enterprise Opportunities | Prof Gary Packham | EP 10
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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!Our latest podcast episode features an exclusive interview with Prof Gary Packham - Pro Vice Chancellor Student Enterprise & Entrepreneurship and Professor of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Anglia Ruskin University. In this insightful discussion, we explore the abundance of enterprise opportu…
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From Idea to Investment with Dr. Peter Cowley | EP 09 | ARU Start-up Podcast
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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Peter Cowley—an accomplished serial entrepreneur, parallel angel investor, charity trustee, and author.Dr. Cowley provides insights into his entrepreneurial journey, angel investments, discusses his published works, shares key lessons from…
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Entrepreneurial Mindset: Prof John Thompson| EP 08 | ARU Start-up Podcast
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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we interviewed Prof John Thompson, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, at Anglia Ruskin University and Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Huddersfield. Prof John takes a deep dive into the entrepreneurial mind by telling us how entrepreneurs take advan…
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Start-up insights: Julian Gibbs on adapting to markets, supporting SMEs, & student entrepreneurship | EP07 | ARU Start-up Podcast
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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we interviewed Julian Gibbs, Partnership Development Manager (Faculty of Business and Law), in the Research and Innovation Development Office (RIDO). Julian shared his expertise and experience in working with start-ups, ecosystems, and markets, business engagement, fostering stu…
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Empowering Entrepreneurs: ARU's Enterprise Academy Spotlight | EP05 | ARU Start-up Podcast
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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Catherine Foottit and Cristina Ionita from the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy (AREA) - ARU. Tune in to learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Anglia Ruskin. The Enterprise Academy empowers enterprising students and graduates and inspires them to explore …
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NeuroSpicy Entrepreneurship: The Inspiring Journey of Jemima Willcox | EP04 | ARU Start-up Podcast
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Welcome back to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by a NeuroSpicy entrepreneur and founder, Jemima Willcox. Prepare to be inspired as we explore Jemima's incredible journey from being an employee to boldly venturing into the world of entrepreneurship. Jemima candidly discusses the challenges she encountered a…
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The first podcast from ARU's Cambridge Writing Centre features poetry from Rebecca Watts, Patrick Davidson Roberts, Sam Quill, Golnoosh Noor and Anne Berkeley, as well as a short story by Lisa Sargeant and writing advice for students from novelist Megan Bradbury. Subject matter in this packed 20 minutes includes the gold of the Great Steppe, mercur…
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ARU Start-up Podcast Episode 3: Artistry in Entrepreneurship: The journey of Robert Good
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Welcome to another episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast. We are joined by Robert Good, an author, artist, and director. Good shares his artistic journey, transitioning from freelance work to a full-time career. He also reflects on his experiences while studying at ARU and how he successfully balanced his academic commitments with pursuing his passio…
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ARU Start-up Podcast Episode 2: Start-up Intersection of Mental Health and Tech, with Min Lee
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Welcome to the second episode featuring Min Lee, co-founder of the Humin app. She takes us through her start-up journey, highlighting challenges and the motivation behind the idea to create an app aimed at supporting and tracking people's mental health and well-being. Explore the intersection of mental health and technology and their unity for a co…
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ARU Start-up Podcast Episode 1: How to raise investment for your start-up, with Mike Herd
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Discover the secrets to raising investments for your start-up in this podcast! Join Mike Herd as he shares his invaluable experience in guiding start-ups to secure millions in funding. Learn essential tips for presenting to investors, the perfect stage to go for fundraising, and the crucial DOs and DON'Ts for start-up investment success. If you're …
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Episode 2: Young at Heart Join Sean and his three guests, Andreea, Jasmine, and Lucas, as they dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of diversity in the Nursing profession. Hear their inspiring stories about why they chose Adult Nursing and discover their favourite placement experiences.…
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Episode 1: It’s got to start somewhere. Our guests share their journeys and experiences into Nursing so far. Ranging from Students to Lecturers to people changing and leading the NHS.
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ARU Spotlight Podcast - Aliz Kovacs-Zoldi
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Aliz graduated from our BA (Hons) Photography degree in 2022, and shortly afterwards won the Student Photographer of the Year award from Amateur Photographer Magazine. She talks about her surprise at receiving this, the inspirations and processes involved in her project, and how the exhibitions and facilities she had access to on the course were vi…
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In this episode I talk with Lauren Tabbinor, who graduated from our BA (Hons) Criminology in 2014. Since then she has worked mostly in the education sector, including a role with the Prince’s Trust and as Student Ambassador Co-ordinator at ARU. Among other things, she talks about how studying Criminology enhanced her empathy, allowing her to work w…
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In this episode I talk with Gabi Kaziukonyte, who graduated from our BA (Hons) Film and Television Production in 2020 and now works as Senior VFX Co-ordinator with Cambridge-based visual effects studio Vine FX. She talks about how a 2 week internship with the company as a student eventually led to her employment, how it felt to go from being a Prod…
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In this episode I talk with Sam Millar, author of poetry collection Retail Park, and graduate of ARU’s BA (Hons) Writing and English Literature degree. Sam’s book was published by Querencia Press in 2022, and he talks about how his home town of Basildon was a major influence on his work, as well as the inspiration he took from meeting other writers…
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In this episode I talk with Dr Cassie Gorman, Associate Professor in English Literature and Course Leader for ARU's BA (Hons) English Literature degree. We discuss her interest in the representations of science in long-17th century literature; her new research project unearthing manuscripts by women writers of the period, and how her time as a stud…
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In this episode I talk with Josh Newman, Senior Lecturer in Film Production at ARU. Josh is a filmmaker with 25 years of industry experience in TV, film, visitor attractions and online marketing, and a broad interest in using video storytelling for education, communication and social justice. Among other things, we talk about how the very first fil…
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ARU Spotlight Podcast - Agata Kazmierczak
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In this episode, I talk with ARU BA Film and Television Production alumnus Agata Kazmierczak. Agata graduated from our degree in 2022, and now works as a Technical Operator at BBC News in London, mostly mixing sound for live programs and bulletins. Among other things, we talk about the success of her student films on the festival and awards circuit…
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ARU Spotlight Podcast - MA Music Therapy placement special, with Caterina Dellabonna and Ana Pessoa
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In this second of two MA Therapies placement specials, I talk with MA Music Therapy student Caterina Dellabonna about her placement with Hollanden Park Hospital, alongside her placement supervisor Ana Pessoa, lead music therapist at Hollanden Park and also a graduate of our MA. We discuss the support Caterina received from ARU and Hollanden Park, h…
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ARU Spotlight Podcast - MA Dramatherapy placement special, with Madelaine Cameron and Rebecca Wilson
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In this special MA therapies placement episode of the ARU Spotlight podcast, I talk with MA Dramatherapy alumnus Madelaine Cameron and Rebecca Wilson, who mentored Madelaine during her placement at London Disability Network. After graduating, Madelaine began work as a registered dramatherapist, and continued providing dramatherapy support to Rebecc…
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ARU Spotlight Podcast - Professor Lucy Bland
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In this episode, I talk with Professor of Social and Cultural History Lucy Bland. Lucy teaches on our BA and MA History degrees, and is also Course Leader for the MA. She is currently researching race relations in the 1930s, and in 2020 was awarded the Social History Society’s Book of the Year prize for her publication Britain’s Brown Babies: The S…
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In this episode I talk with ARU BA (Hons) Politics alumnus Natasha Doe. Natasha graduated in the summer of 2022 and shortly afterwards landed her dream job working on Irish policy control with the UK Civil Service. We talk about how the comedy show Derry Girls got her interested in Irish politics, the work experience she gained throughout the cours…
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In this episode I talk with Children’s book author and illustrator Kristin Roskifte. Kristin graduated from ARU’s BA (Hons) Illustration course in 1998, and has since gone on to publish eight children’s books, as well as setting up publishing house Magikon with her husband. Her latest book Everybody Counts has been translated into 40 languages and …
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In this episode I talk with Dr Jon Stone, Lecturer in Creative Writing at ARU and co-founder of award-winning small press publisher Sidekick Books. We discuss the relationship between poetry and games, the importance of communities in creative writing, and why the advice ‘be yourself’ might not actually be very helpful. The ARU Spotlight Podcast is…
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In this episode I talk with Megan Herdson, Senior Campaign Manager at ARU, and a graduate of our BA Writing & Film and MA Creative Writing courses. We discuss how being a student at ARU helped her get used to sharing her writing with others, how she transferred those skills to a marketing environment, and how her role allows her to tell the stories…
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Race Equality Advocates Podcast: A Practical Guide to Being an Ally with the Race Equality Advocates
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In this episode, we explore allyship, including practical tips on being a good ally and challenging racism in your day-to-day life. Join hosts and Race Equality Advocates, Anna and Cassie, to learn more about how you can take an active role to support race equality both at ARU and in the wider community. This episode was initially recorded in May 2…
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Race Equality Advocates Podcast: Allyship – A Conversation with Professor Jason Arday
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Join ARU Race Equality Advocates (formerly ARU B.A.M.E. Advocates) Josephine, Tyra, and Jasmine in a conversation with External Consultant, Professor Jason Arday, about allyship as a concept: what it means, how it has transformed in recent years and why we need to continue conversations about its importance. This minisode was initially recorded in …
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In this episode, I talk with Blessing Raimi. Blessing is Junior Graphic Designer at Conscious Communications and one of our recent BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduates. We cover how the course helped prepare her for working in industry, including placements and professional studies modules; how walking around Cambridge inspired her graphic design wor…
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In this episode I talk with BA Writing and Film student Michael Bruce. Michael is an international student from Macon, Georgia, in the US, and we talk about how Doctor Who and fish and chips were key to his decision to study in England; the difficulties and pleasures of moving to a new country after a childhood spent in home schooling; and how his …
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Connie Esavwa is an international graduate of ARU's BA (Hons) Graphic Design, who came to the UK from Kenya to study on our degree. This interview was recorded in May 2021, shortly before Connie graduated, and we talk a lot about her major project, in which she designed and produced a magazine to publicise small businesses in her home nation, and a…
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ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast: William Campbell
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Welcome to our first ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast episode! In this episode James Ward, our Head of School of Cambridge Creative Industries, interviews William Campbell, Deputy Head of school for Music and Music technology, as well as Course leader for BSc (Hons) Audio and Music Technology at Anglia Ruskin University.…
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ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast: Heather Lilley
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Welcome to our first ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast episode! In this episode James Ward, our Head of School of Cambridge Creative Industries, interviews Heather Lilly, Course leader for BA (Hons) Drama, BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature , BA (Hons) Drama and Film and BA (Hons) Acting at Anglia Ruskin University. L…
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ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast: Sophie Jackson
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Welcome to our first ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast episode! In this episode James Ward, our Head of School of Cambridge Creative Industries, interviews Sophie Jackson, course leader for BA (Hons) Film Production at Anglia Ruskin University. Listen to their discussion to find out all about Heather's role, her courses, …
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ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents Podcast: Sally Wade
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Welcome to our first ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast episode! James Ward, our Head of School of Cambridge Creative Industries, starts off this new Podcast by interviewing Sally Wade, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean for the Faculty of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University. Listen to their discussio…
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Julia Johnson is a professional photographer with a focus on mental health and marginalised communities, and Co-Course Leader for ARU's BA (Hons) Photography degree. She talks about the visual significance of the black lives matter coverage, the difficulties of critically analysing students’ subjective expression, and a toolkit she has developed fo…
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Mark Pickering, Technical Officer and Associate Lecturer for ARU's Audio and Music Technology courses, talks about how he and his brother helped bring higher production values to grime music videos; the importance of keeping up to date with current trends in music and video; and how attitudes and behaviours have changed in the music industry since …
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Social Media & our Mental Health Podcast: Episode 1
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Join Hannah and Jaymie for Mental Health Awareness Week as they discuss the impact of social media on our mental health.
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Toby Venables, professional screenwriter and novelist, and Senior Lecturer in Screenwriting at ARU, talks about his creative work, including BAFTA-winning Netflix horror film His House; how he was drawn to both horror and history from an early age by the story of Beowulf and Grendel; and the importance of enthusiasm when teaching to bring a subject…
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ARU Musical Theatre podcast - MT Chairs at MT Tables Special: NYC Edition
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This week, MT Chairs at MT Tables is in New York City! Join Shaun as he interviews staff, students, and guests around the city in this special 40 minute episode.
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ARU Musical Theatre podcast - MT Chairs at MT Tables: Opening Nights & 'Bullets Over Broadway'
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Welcome to episode 8 of ARU Musical Theatre podcast: MT Chairs at MT Tables'! The title of this episode is: Opening Nights & 'Bullets Over Broadway' Clearly we are nearing the end of term, as Shaun, Ryan, and Adam are going a bit mad this episode! This week Ryan talks about his favourite sing, which he has never seen...and Shaun hosts the quiz! ARU…
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Musical Theatre podcast - MT Chairs at MT Tables: A Little West Side
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Welcome to episode 5 of ARU Musical Theatre podcast: MT Chairs at MT Tables'! The title of this episode is: A Little West Side Adam watched the new film of West Side Story, this week – find out what Ryan and the rest of the team thought of it. Shaun’s show on My Favourite Sings is a Sondheim classic, and see if you can guess the link in this week’s…
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Musical Theatre podcast - MT Chairs at MT Tables: Who Runs The Show?
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Welcome to episode 4 ARU Musical Theatre podcast: MT Chairs at MT Tables'! The title of this episode is: Who Runs The Show? This week Ryan, Shaun and Adam discuss the roles of the Director, Musical Director, and Choreographer when putting together a musical. Who is in charge, and how do they all get along? And what does all of this mean for you as …
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Monique Brown (Technical Officer for Fashion at Cambridge School of Art, ARU), talks about her work as an Animatronic Model Designer on feature films including 'The Fifth Element' and 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace'; the importance of experimentation in creative projects; and how emerging digital technologies might affect both fashion and costume d…
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Joe McCullagh, Head of Cambridge School of Art, talks about how his inspirations like Brian Eno and Roxy Music led him to an appreciation of multidisciplinary practice; his thoughts on how digital culture has shaped art education; and what the future will be like for creative courses and careers. This interview was originally recorded in March 2021…
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Musical Theatre podcast - MT Chairs at MT Tables: Auditions and Les Misérables!
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Welcome to episode 3 ARU Musical Theatre podcast: MT Chairs at MT Tables! The title of this episode is: Auditions and Les Misérables! Join us in this episode where Ryan will be talking about his 'favourite sings' and Ryan, Shaun and Adam discuss audition songs! ARU Musical Theatre podcast: MT chairs and MT Tables, is a Podcast all about Musical The…
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Dr Apurba Kundu, Deputy Dean for Education with the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU, talks about his time as Captain of the University of Leeds rowing team, his co-founding of ARU’s Black and Minority Ethnic Network, and what working life was like under the Coronavirus lockdown. This interview was originally recorded in March…
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