Sporting spotlight recognises ARU students, staff, and alumni who are celebrating a sporting achievement or milestone, from taking up a new sport to completing a marathon, and everything in between.
If you're an ARU student, staff member, or alumni who would like to feature in our sporting spotlight for a recent achievement or milestone, email us at [email protected]
18 July 2024
During June, three teams of staff members took part in Race for Life events to raise money for Cancer Research. Representatives from each team tell us how it went.
1 July 2024
BSc Business with Marketing student Lewis describes his Cambridge Half Marathon run and gives advice and encouragement to others.
19 March 2024
With marathon month just around the corner, four inspiring ARU staff and students tell us about their training journeys and the causes they're running for.
11 March 2024
ARU Employability Adviser Khrieu Healy talks about her team's fundraising activities for Samaritans, in memory of much-loved colleague Michelle Head. On Sunday 3 March, they completed the Chelmsford Half Marathon, but they’re not stopping there.
23 February 2024
MSc Psychology student and aspiring professional trail runner Ana talks about her success on the Grand Prix Gijón Trail.
20 February 2024
ARU Taekwondo Club discuss their latest success, at the BUCS Winter Championships in February 2024.
6 February 2024
At age 35, ARU Admissions Officer Hannah was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Five years later, she took on the January HITT Challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
25 January 2024
Exactly seven months after her husband’s heart stopped beating, Michelle took on an ultramarathon to raise money for the charity that saved his life.
24 October 2023
ARU Gym Supervisor Harriet Line talks about her achievement of conquering the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for charity.
24 October 2023
ARU Sports Facilities Manager Chris Ansell talks about his achievement of completing the 2023 Edinburgh Marathon.