Meet the Schools and Colleges team

Here are some of the members of our Schools and Colleges team.

We work with education professionals across the eastern and London regions to support schools, sixth forms and colleges with a huge range of events and information, advice and guidance activity to assist young people and parents with post-18 options and progression to higher education and degree apprenticeships.

We're supported by a team of Student Ambassadors, who you can also read about here.

Find out more about our offer or contact us on [email protected] or 01245 683281 for further information.

Louise Newley – Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer

Louise Newley

Since hearing my very first student finance talk and visiting an ARU Open Day, I have always felt fully at 'home at ARU'.

My journey to my current role in the Schools and Colleges team has been a little unconventional. I joined ARU as a student in 2016 and have worked various student roles across the university and also completed an internship alongside academics.

I am really excited that I am now in a position to work with prospective students and support their transition from Level 3 to HE.

Whilst working full time, I am currently studying a part-time Masters in Education with Leadership and Management at ARU, so 'spare time' is a term that I don't use very often. Although, I do ensure I take regular breaks, go for seaside walks, and see friends and family.

Emily Savage – Schools and Colleges Development Officer

Emily Savage

I am the newest member of the Schools and Colleges team and am already enjoying working in such an open and friendly environment. I'm looking forward to meeting and engaging with future students, potential applicants, parents and staff at events. Please come over and say hello!

In my spare time I love to play video games, with my current favourites being Animal Crossing and Diablo (very different games!), re-decorating my house, or catching up with my friends and family over a coffee and cake.

Student Ambassadors

We have a team of Student Ambassadors who support us with events and activities.

Our Ambassadors are responsible for sharing their insight into life as a student at ARU through student life talks and campus tours. They also visit schools and colleges as part of careers events and represent ARU at higher education conventions such as UCAS.

Many of our Ambassadors are keen to revisit their old school as they are still in regular contact with their teachers and tutors. They can give your students a relatable individual to look up to.



Find out more about our offer or contact us on [email protected] or 01245 684711 for further information.