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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…
22 October 2019
I started a Masters degree in fine art, applying just ten days before the course started. A big decision, but I’m already reaping the rewards of postgraduate study. Read more…
11 October 2019
Many people ask me and my fellow students why we chose nursing. When I have asked other people, I’ve heard many responses including ‘I wasn’t clever enough to get into medicine’… Read more…
11 October 2019
Operating Department Practice student Lauren discusses her experiences on placement in the operating theatre, and how you can prepare for it. Read more…
11 October 2019
As part of International Infection Prevention Week 2019, Operating Department Practice student Lauren describes how infection control has changed since the 1700s. Read more…
10 October 2019
Being a fine artist is a combination of self-investigation and experimentation alongside organisation and time management. Read more…
27 September 2019
As an international student, I've moved away from home to a new country - and loved it. If you're thinking of doing the same, here's my advice on managing nerves and what to do during your first days in a completely new city. Read more…
26 September 2019
Film has to be a community thing or it doesn’t work. You put out crew calls, go into classes beforehand and ask if anyone wants to get involved with your project. We help each other out. Read more…
25 September 2019
The work I am doing now is so different from many of my colleagues - even though we were all on the same course - and that diversity is a testament to the freedom the course gives to students. Read more…
27 August 2019
I was always very interested in the visual world as a kid. Studying film was the perfect way to combine a passion for photography with movement and sound as well. Read more…
19 August 2019
Drawing and doodling is something I’ve always done and always enjoyed, so it didn't take me long to realise that graphic design was something I could pursue as a career. Read more…
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