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Chloe worked for a number of years in film and television, before deciding to concentrate on her great love of illustration and storytelling. She enrolled at Cambridge School of Art, on our MA Children's Book Illustration degree.

While studying, Chloe started work on a story about a scientist and a giant jellyfish. With strong themes of resilience and endurance, the story eventually became The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish. It is published by Walker Books, and won the Illustrated Books category at the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2024.

In 2024, Chloe was one of four graduates from our Children’s Book Illustration course to feature on the six-person Illustrated Books shortlist.
Read more about Chloe’s success > www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/careers-and-employability/graduate-outcomes-survey/chloe-savage

Good morning from our beautiful campus – one of the UK’s newest universities 😊

PREDICT Breast, co designed by ARU Professor Gordon Wishart, will better inform cancer treatment

The model is expected to reduce the need for chemotherapy in up to 38% of breast cancer patients who would previously have been advised to consider the treatment.

Professor Wishart, now Chief Medical Officer at Check4Cancer alongside his visiting role at ARU, said:

“Chemotherapy can cause significant physical effects such as nausea, weight loss, fatigue, bleeding, bruising and increased risk of infection. The data from the new model shows that for a significant number of women with breast cancer, chemotherapy can be safely avoided.

“The PREDICT Breast model has not been built with artificial intelligence but highlights that significant innovations can be achieved by using high quality data and traditional statistical and epidemiological principles.

“The next development phase will examine the additional prognostic benefit, if any, of expensive genetic risk profile tests over and above that of the free-to-user PREDICT Breast model.”

Read more > www.aru.ac.uk/news/new-model-could-reduce-reliance-on-chemotherapy

One of the best things about joining the ARU Alumni Network is staying connected with your friends and the wider alumni community.

Three times a year, we'll send you a digital copy of our Connect magazine, keeping you up to date with ARU news and more importantly share inspiring stories from Alumni across the world.

Why not share your story and we will publish it in the next edition of the magazine? Email [email protected] we would love to hear from you.
https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-magazine

Based in Chelmsford and Harlow, Arise offer high-quality virtual, coworking and office space for businesses in the Health, Performance and Wellbeing sectors. As part of Anglia Ruskin University, you get access to award-winning facilities and world leading researchers, expert networks, internships and graduate talent. As Alumni, you’re entitled to a 10% discount for six months on all memberships, worth up to £1000. Visit the Arise website to find out how their ecosystem can help your business grow.
https://www.aru.ac.uk/arise

Meet Efua Taylor, Efua graduated with a MS in Engineering / Industrial Management, and now works as a network designer at BT. Covid hit during her studies, but just before Covid, Efua remembers the annual International Cultural Day event fondly as she got to “try lots of different foods and see another side of my peers outside of the classroom”. Aside from making friends and connections which are still good to this day, Efua benefitted from the mentorship program, and reflected how instrumental her mentor has been on her career journey.

Read more about Efua’s story > www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-network/alumni-stories/alumni-of-the-month

You'll automatically become a member of our 100,000 strong Alumni Network.

The Alumni Network offers a fantastic range of FREE services for you to use:

Employability and career support

Discounts on Post Graduate study

Opportunities to network, volunteer and support current students

Explore our web pages to see the opportunities to develop > www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-network

Join us for the annual Community Day on Saturday 17 August. We'll be opening the university doors for a day of free fun learning activities for the whole family.

Activities include:

Beat the goalie

Immersive science show

Facepainting

Outdoor climbing wall

Archery

Interactive workshops on Nursing, engineering, and law

Wonderdome planetarium

There’s no need to book just drop in: 10:00 – 13:00

Find out more > www.aru.ac.uk/events/aru-peterborough-community-day

Are you living overseas and looking to get more involved with your community?

We have a network of Alumni Ambassador volunteers across the world who represent us in their home country. As well as being a point of contact for other Alumni, they help to host events and can also help academics and students travelling or studying abroad.

We are always looking to expand our network to cover as many countries as possible, so if you're interested, take a look at our current list of Ambassadors on our International Alumni Ambassador Programme page and if your home country isn't listed, we’d love to hear from you. Email [email protected]

www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-network/get-involved/overseas-alumni

KTP Associate Dr Sahrish Rehmani, supervised by Professor Mohammad Najlah, has just completed a successful collaboration with wellbeing company Lipolife to improve their product design and scale up manufacturing processes of their liposomal supplements.

This partnership was born out of Lipolife’s realisation of the gap in knowledge and expertise needed to achieve its business goals. This collaboration was partial funded by Innovate UK, reducing the risk level for the company.

Find out more about ARU x Lipolife partnership by clicking the link below

ARU x Lipolife: a successful knowledge transfer partnership - ARU Read about Anglia Ruskin University's collaboration with wellbeing company Lipolife to improve their product design and scale up manufacturing processes.

Love student life, not ready to quit studying?

As , you could be eligible to receive a 20% discount if you return for a postgraduate course or a £400 reduction if you sign up for a postgraduate research programme.

Have a look at our web pages to see what support could be available to you and continue your dream.
www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-network/benefits-and-services

We’re of our honorary award holder Max Whitlock, 31, gymnast and three times Olympic gold medalist. 🥇🥇🥇

Max will be representing team GB on the Pommel Horse apparatus for his final Olympic Games in Paris.

Good luck Max 💪💪💪

To all our and Honoraries taking part in the Olympics:

We hope that you have a fantastic Games, that you achieve your very best, and that you have the experience of a lifetime.

🏆🙌💪Good Luck!

Not sure how to kick start your career?

can enjoy lifelong access to professional career support through the Career Centre, sign up here and get going www.abintegro.com/welcome/Anglia-Ruskin-University

Where are they now?

We couldn't resist sharing this brilliant image taken 28 years ago at the Anglia Students Summer Ball in 1996!

Do you have any brilliant pictures and memories from your Leavers Ball? Share in the comments below 👇

We are to introduce you to Charles Nwachukwu, our Alumni of the Month.

When asked about his favourite memory of studying at ARU, Charles said:

“I loved being an International Digital Student Ambassador and representing ARU in the campaign that was led by Universities UK. It was an honour to be chosen to carry the flag of ARU as part of a national campaign and was a huge opportunity for me, giving me hope and confidence that I can and will be a part of even greater things in the future”.

“As part of the campaign, being referred to as a Nigerian was massive to me as well because my country's name was in the news and for a good reason; not for any negative or antisocial vices. I received heart-warming feedback from across the world when the campaign launched on what a good role model I am for kids growing up. I specifically remember someone from America saying she showed her kids the YouTube video and initially I hadn't thought about myself in that way, but it definitely made me feel good about myself".

Read Charles' story here> www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-network/alumni-stories/alumni-of-the-month/charles-nwachukwu

Graduated with honours and a whole lot of memories...

Back in 1992, Geoff Silva graduated from ARU with a degree in Law, and later shared his memories with us of the day...”I think my family were literally the last ones to arrive at my graduation ceremony and I was in an awful state trying to find them. There were no mobile phones in those days to check where they were, but they arrived eventually and that’s the most important thing”.

It's always nice to take a trip down memory lane and we would love you to share your graduation memories in the comment below 😊

One of the joys of joining the ARU Alumni Network is staying connected with what your friends and wider alumni community are up to.

Three times a year, we'll send you a digital copy of our Connect magazine, keeping you up to date with ARU news and more importantly inspiring stories from Alumni across the world.

Why not tell your story in September’s magazine? Email [email protected] to share your story.

With summer graduations kicking off tomorrow in Peterborough, we can’t wait to welcome new graduates to ARU’s Alumni Network. What’s your favourite ARU memory? Share yours with us in the comments below 👇

Meet Issy Bainbridge.

Issy graduated with a degree in Law at ARU in 2019 and then went on to study the LPC LLM at BBP in Cambridge. We asked Issy what advice she would give to Law students preparing for the world of work.

“Apply for all types of roles within a law firm, even if they aren't any training contracts straight away, as you will more than likely progress upwards if you work hard”.

“By starting as a lower position such as a paralegal, this does not place you in any worse position than obtaining a training contract straight away. If anything, it broadens your knowledge better. Employers are looking for more than good grades; being well rounded is just as important."



Read more here> www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-network/alumni-stories/alumni-of-the-month/issy-bainbridge

If you’ve recently completed your course, and are due to graduate over the coming weeks, congratulations and welcome to your Alumni Network!

We really hope you’ve enjoyed your time with us. ARU is your university for life, so you’ll soon become a member of ARU’s Alumni Network where membership is automatic and there’s no joining fee.

You'll be able to find out what the Alumni Network offers, like lifelong career support, discounts on postgraduate study and access to our libraries and gym membership, Take a look here www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni

Alumni and supporters - ARU Find out how we support our alumni - and the support you could offer to Anglia Ruskin University and our current students.

We are very lucky to have some little gems of green space to explore, relax and recharge on campus, and here at Chelmsford, the Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve, which runs along the banks of the river Chelmer, boasts a variety of different habitats and is right on our doorstep.

Did you see that an original watercolour illustration has become the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold – fetching £1.5m at auction in the US recently?

We couldn’t be prouder to share that this artwork was created by , Thomas Taylor, who after completing his Illustration course with us in 1995 was commissioned to create this iconic front cover for the very first Harry Potter book.

Read the full story > https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c728l50j700o

Artwork now most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold The illustration for the first book sold for $1.9m - more than three times the expected price.

A champion for women's rights, Hawa D Sesay was the winner of our Alumni Public Service Award!

As a victim of FGM herself, Hawa was inspired by her ARU education to make helping others her life's mission. In 2012, she founded The Hawa Trust - the UK charity dedicated to supporting FGM survivors. They provide vital education, postnatal care, and practical support to vulnerable families.

Through her tireless advocacy, Hawa has trained professionals, lobbied Parliament, and helped implement new laws to protect girls at risk. Hawa's story is one of resilience, courage and compassion. She turned her own trauma into empowering countless women.

To learn more about Hawa's journey and the incredible impact of The Hawa Trust, check out the full feature on the latest edition of Connect👇
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We’re of Honorary Doctor of Science, Jimmy Doherty, who launches his new show – Jimmy and Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast this weekend on ITV.

Learn more here:

Jimmy and Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast launches this week – here's what to expect Countryside, craft-making, cocktails – and marauding monkeys – come together in this fun new series for ITV

We love seeing the success of our alumni! Ariana completed her Masters at ARU and had this to say:

“ARU gave me some of the best friends I could ever ask for – the type of friends you consider as family. ARU also helped me improve my wet lab skills and unlocked a passion for teaching younger students, as I was able to work as a demonstrator while studying my Masters

I now work as an Associate Researcher in a neuroscience lab at Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai in New York. I am a completely independent researcher with my own project, and I am so lucky to mentor students that come to the lab to develop their Bachelor degree projects or to just learn a little more of how a research lab works.”

In April, we had the pleasure of hosting ARU's annual Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Alumni Awards ceremony at our Chelmsford campus. This event is always a highlight, as it allows us to come together to celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni.

If you missed the event, be sure to check out photos from the special night in this issue of the alumni magazine and check out the winners of this year's award ceremony here 👇
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