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Upon graduating, all our students become alumni and are automatically members of ARU’s Alumni Network

Anglia Ruskin University has a proud history built on the success of several institutions since 1858. This page has been created because your University wishes to stay in touch with you, our alumni, to maintain a community that celebrates the institutions it has evolved from and into and the memories and successes shared by those who studied here.

06/10/2026

✨ Alumni of the Month: Chisom Kane ✨

What does it take to build a successful career in a new country, break through barriers, and inspire others to do the same?

For Chisom Kane, the answer is resilience, determination, and a commitment to lifting others as she climbs. Now a Programme Director and passionate mentor, Chisom is helping to shape more diverse and inclusive workplaces while supporting the next generation of leaders.

We're proud to celebrate Chisom as ARU's latest Alumni of the Month and share her inspiring journey from student to successful professional.

👉 Read her story and discover the advice, experiences and achievements that have shaped her career:

https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-stories/alumni-of-the-month/2026/chisom-kane

💙 Join us in congratulating Chisom in the comments and tell us what part of her story inspires you most!

01/10/2026

Chelmsford Science Festival 2026: Full Programme now live

The full programme for Chelmsford Science Festival is now live, with tickets available for a fantastic week of talks, workshops and family-friendly activities exploring this year's theme:

Future Worlds: Earth, Space, You.

Don't miss:

❄️ Ice Age Essex – Join for a story of time, climate, ice and a moveable river

🐦‍⬛ The Mind of a Crow – What Studying Corvids Tells Us About Cognition

🤧 The Common Cold – 30,000 years of sniffles and science

🌌 Alien Oceans – The search for life beyond Earth

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Science Weekend – Hands-on activities for all ages, including dedicated SEN sessions

🎤 Guest speakers include Dallas Campbell, Big Manny, David Olusoga, Professor Silke Paulmann, Jon Chase, and Chris Packham

Explore the full programme and reserve your place today.

👉 Book your tickets https://www.aru.ac.uk/events/chelmsford-science-festival =b9147413-6dc0-4a5d-9c96-e02286d00300

We look forward to welcoming you to Chelmsford Science Festival 2026

The ARU Events Team
[email protected]

18/09/2026

This Sunday, hundreds of runners will take to the streets of Cambridge for Chariots of Fire 2026.

Whether you're running, volunteering or cheering from the sidelines, we wish everyone taking part the very best of luck!

This year's event is supporting the British Heart Foundation, with funds helping to support vital cardiovascular research in Cambridge.

If you're an ARU alumni taking part, we'd love to see your photos from the day. Share them in the comments and don't forget to tag !

13/09/2026

We're currently looking for contributors for the January 2027 edition of Connect magazine.

Could you help with one of our regular features?

📬 The Inbox – share what you've been up to since graduating
📚 Off the Bookshelf – have you written, co-written or illustrated a book? We'd love to showcase your publication.
⭐ Alumni Testimonials – reflect on your ARU experience and where it has taken you

We'd love to hear from alumni from all years and backgrounds.

Take a look at the latest edition of Connect here: Read Connect Magazine
https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-magazine

If you'd like to contribute, please get in touch.
Email: [email protected]

09/09/2026

🌟 The September edition of Connect is here!

"ARU is far more than a place of learning – it is a community that supports students to realise their potential, regardless of their background."
– Mayisa Chowdhury, LLB (Hons) Law 2026

From an exclusive interview with Sir Quentin Blake to reflections from royal photographer Arthur Edwards MBE and inspiring alumni success stories, this edition celebrates the creativity, ambition and achievements of our global alumni community.

💬 Which story inspires you most?

📖 Read the latest issue today and discover where an ARU journey can lead.

https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/4762aa6d

05/09/2026

Alumni Spotlight - meet September's Alumni of the Month: Prince Akowuah Aning 🌟

"At Anglia Ruskin University, I traded a local perspective for a global lens."

From ARU's Cambridge campus to helping businesses and future leaders thrive in Ghana, Prince has built an impressive career as a strategy consultant, entrepreneur and lecturer. Today, he helps organisations achieve sustainable growth while inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Read Prince's story and discover his advice for current students and recent graduates:

🔗 Read Prince's Alumni of the Month feature https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-stories/alumni-of-the-month/2026/prince-aning

03/09/2026

Which ARU campus location brings back the fondest memories?

Was it your favourite lecture theatre, study space, café, outdoor spot, or somewhere completely different?

01/09/2026

🎨 ARU Alumni Spotlight

Congratulations to Ian Rawlinson on his upcoming solo exhibition, ABRASIONS, taking place from 3-31 October in Cambridge. Ian Rawlinson was also a finalist in this year's ARU Alumni Awards.

https://www.ianrawlinson.com

We're proud to celebrate the creative achievements of our community and support the exciting projects they go on to create.

✨ Have you recently exhibited your work, published a book, launched a business, received an award, or achieved something you're proud of?

We'd love to hear from you and share your achievements with the wider ARU alumni community.
Get in touch - email [email protected] or tell us about your news in the comments below 👇

29/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Not long to go until Chariots of Fire returns to Cambridge!

The iconic relay race returns to Cambridge on Sunday 20 September, bringing hundreds of runners together in support of local charities. Over the years, the event has raised more than £1.6 million for good causes.

https://www.chariots-of-fire.co.uk/

Are any of our ARU alumni taking part this year?

Let us know in the comments below! 👇

27/08/2026

to this horse who regularly used to make an appearance on our Chelmsford campus.

Who remembers?

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