ARU Podcast

A podcast exploring emotions, sustainability and positive action, with Professor Rosie Robison    Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? In this episode recorded for Mental Health Week 2026, ARU Professor of Social Sustainability Rosie Robison dives into the emotional side of our climate crisis, with a particular focus in this episode on the experiences of neurodivergent individuals. Joined by int...

Valentine’s Day Special Navigating love and everything in-between at university can feel… complicated. In this #ValentinesDay episode of #ARUReadsReddit, Ellen is joined by Sharon (Domestic Abuse Education) and Sophie (Domestic Abuse Awareness Ambassador & Sexual Violence Advocate) to dive into real stories and questions about relationships at university. Together, they unpack what healthy vs....

We’re back again chatting all things student life and this time we’re taking on winter wellbeing. ❄️  Ellen is joined by El from Team ARU and Alex from the iCentre to talk January Blues, staying active when it’s freezing outside, handling finalyear stress, and finding that sweet balance between uni, exercise and having an actual social life.  If you're starting uni in January, stressing about...

Today we’re discussing some haunted halls and being ghosted by your landlord… Atticus and Stewart from the Residential Team at ARU join our host Ellen to chat about some of these questions that Redditors have asked about housing at university.   Halloween Pumpkins Event Info: 🎃 Chelmsford Campus 📍 Students' Union 🗓️ Monday 27 October 🕓 16:00 – 18:00 🎃 55 Pumpkins __________ 🎃 Writtle Camp...

A podcast exploring emotions, sustainability and positive action, with Professor Rosie Robison Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? In the third edition of this podcast, ARU Professor of Social Sustainability Rosie Robison explores whether encountering new environments and cultures can help shift our perspectives. Joined by nature and education expert Dan Ryan and environmental social scientist...

Once again, we are reacting to Reddit threads, where we answer your questions around all things university. In this episode, we discuss Results Day and Clearing… and even react to one Redditor who is overthinking accepting their offer at ARU – what will Ellen, Tom and Alex have to say about that?   As our guests mentioned, our Clearing staff and student ambassadors are a friendly bunch and are her...

In this episode of ARU Reads Reddit; Ellen, Karl and Ross give their take on starting university as a queer person, support from ARU, what to wear on pride - and more! 🏳️‍🌈 For support, visit: https://www.angliastudent.com/advice/ https://www.aru.ac.uk/current-students/health-and-wellbeing?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=wellbeing Check out our video - What's ever...

Introducing our second episode of ARU Reads Reddit. The them of this episode is 'mapping out your student experience' - Ellen, Partha and Tammi discuss whether Open Days are useful, commuting vs. living away from home and your unpopular opinions. The question is... do you need a chore chart? Timestamps: 01:24: How important are Open Days? r/UniUK: https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/1f...

A podcast exploring emotions, sustainability and positive action, with Professor Rosie Robison Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? In the second edition of this podcast, ARU Professor of Social Sustainability Rosie Robison explores why the obvious action may not always be the most helpful one, when it comes to managing our feelings about climate change. Joined by child and adolescent therapist...

In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Peter Cowley about the important role accelerators play in the success of start-ups. We explored crucial topics such as the ideal timing for a start-up to seek accelerator support, how to choose the right accelerator, and the significant impact accelerators have on the overall growth of a company. Additionally, we explored the...

Welcome to another episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by the inspiring founders of Crimsham Farm CIC, Shane Matthew and Craig Quigley. Crimsham Farm is a community farming project that recently received the Business Community Impact Award by X-Forces Enterprise. Shane and Craig share their incredible journey from military service to creating a thriving community fa...

Welcome to the first ARU Reads Reddit: Festive Edition.  Our presenter: Ellen, Student Engagement and Development  Guests: Sheryl, Student Money Advice Service and Ben, iCentre Team Leader  We read four reddit posts and help the OP asking the forum asking for advice. We’ll also highlight some support available at ARU, whilst deciphering what a peppermint candle is.  If you have any thoughts or adv...

An episode exploring emotions, sustainability and positive action, with Professor Rosie Robison Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? In this special edition podcast, ARU Professor of Social Sustainability Rosie Robison dives into the emotional side of our climate crisis and how it impacts our ability to tackle it head-on. Joined by Community Theatre Maker Simon Floyd and Climate Psychotherapist...

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! This latest episode features Dr Nadeem Khalid, Deputy Head of the School of Management and Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Strategy. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, leadership, and entrepreneurship education. With over 15 years of experience, Nadeem has designed and delivered engaging corporate trai...

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! The latest episode features, Dr. Tom Jefford, Business Development Director and joint CEO at Family Psychology Mutual CIC. This expanding staff-owned social enterprise provides evidence-based interventions for young people and their families across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and London. Dr. Jefford is also a Voluntary Director at The Edg...

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! Our latest podcast episode features an exclusive interview with Prof Gary Packham - Pro Vice Chancellor Student Enterprise & Entrepreneurship and Professor of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Anglia Ruskin University. In this insightful discussion, we explore the abundance of enterprise opportunities available at ARU, shedding light on th...

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Peter Cowley—an accomplished serial entrepreneur, parallel angel investor, charity trustee, and author. Dr. Cowley provides insights into his entrepreneurial journey, angel investments, discusses his published works, shares key lessons from his life, and provides valuable guidance on sec...

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we interviewed Prof John Thompson, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, at Anglia Ruskin University and Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Huddersfield. Prof John takes a deep dive into the entrepreneurial mind by telling us how entrepreneurs take advantage of the opportunities and resources available...

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we interviewed Julian Gibbs, Partnership Development Manager (Faculty of Business and Law), in the Research and Innovation Development Office (RIDO). Julian shared his expertise and experience in working with start-ups, ecosystems, and markets, business engagement, fostering student entrepreneurship, and future-proofing for the...

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Catherine Foottit and Cristina Ionita from the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy (AREA) - ARU. Tune in to learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Anglia Ruskin. The Enterprise Academy empowers enterprising students and graduates and inspires them to explore the world of business through a comprehensive seri...

Welcome back to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by a NeuroSpicy entrepreneur and founder, Jemima Willcox. Prepare to be inspired as we explore Jemima's incredible journey from being an employee to boldly venturing into the world of entrepreneurship. Jemima candidly discusses the challenges she encountered along the way and, more importantly, how she co...

The first podcast from ARU's Cambridge Writing Centre features poetry from Rebecca Watts , Patrick Davidson Roberts , Sam Quill , Golnoosh Noor and Anne Berkeley , as well as a short story by Lisa Sargeant and writing advice for students from novelist Megan Bradbury . Subject matter in this packed 20 minutes includes the gold of the Great Steppe, mercury poisoning and modern gatherings of witc...

Welcome to another episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast. We are joined by Robert Good, an author, artist, and director. Good shares his artistic journey, transitioning from freelance work to a full-time career. He also reflects on his experiences while studying at ARU and how he successfully balanced his academic commitments with pursuing his passion. Good shares about his fascinating book 'A N...

Welcome to the second episode featuring Min Lee, co-founder of the Humin app. She takes us through her start-up journey, highlighting challenges and the motivation behind the idea to create an app aimed at supporting and tracking people's mental health and well-being. Explore the intersection of mental health and technology and their unity for a common cause. Tune in to learn about her own per...

Discover the secrets to raising investments for your start-up in this podcast! Join Mike Herd as he shares his invaluable experience in guiding start-ups to secure millions in funding. Learn essential tips for presenting to investors, the perfect stage to go for fundraising, and the crucial DOs and DON'Ts for start-up investment success. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or founder, this...