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10 March 2026
Discover how ARU student Joe made his student accommodation feel more homely, including a photo wall and small items that feel personal to him. Read more…
27 April 2021
When starting any undergraduate course, no matter how long, the task of writing your final year Major Project is something students always dread. What topic to write about is always the main issue students struggle with, which is understandable. There is a lot of pressure… Read more…
22 April 2021
The prospect of going out on placement is incredibly exciting but can also be very nerve wracking. So, here’s a little overview of the placement application form, what you need to do to prepare for placement, and some top tips for during this time. Read more…
22 April 2021
Throughout the three years I studied Medical Science, I was constantly introduced to new topics, new potential career paths and new ways of learning… Read more…
22 April 2021
Jamie Heywood, an Academic Developer in Anglia Learning & Teaching, explores video sharing platforms, including Flipgrid, and how they can be used to promote fun and engaging social learning. Read more…
22 April 2021
When I applied to ARU I didn’t know much about study skills support, I kind of knew it existed but I didn’t realise just how much help there is available, or how useful it would be to me. So, I thought I would dedicate a blog just to study skills and share my experience of it…. Read more…
20 April 2021
When you’re a student at ARU you will be assigned a Personal Development Tutor (PDT). They are there to help you from day one. Read more…
20 April 2021
During my first year of university I submitted a manifesto to become a Course Representative for my media class. Without thinking too much about it, I decided that this would be a good opportunity to undertake for my CV as well as to engage further within the faculty. Read more…
20 April 2021
The question 'where do you see yourself in three years' time?' will be asked to you throughout your student experience by colleagues, friends, family, future employers and even strangers. Read more…
16 April 2021
Whilst it may be the ‘dream’ to land the job we intend straight after university, the reality is that it may not happen that way and sometimes we take a different direction. This is something that Kim Warner, Employability & Careers Adviser and ARU graduate, learned first-hand. Read more…
12 April 2021
Amidst the uncertainty of coronavirus, writing a dissertation and coming to the realisation that my undergraduate course in Medical Science was coming to an end, I had an important decision to make. What would I do after graduation? Read more…
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