In this episode I talk with Dr Jon Stone, Lecturer in Creative Writing at ARU and co-founder of award-winning small press publisher Sidekick Books. We discuss the relationship between poetry and games, the importance of communities in creative writing, and why the advice ‘be yourself’ might not actually be very helpful. The ARU Spotlight Podcast is a series of interviews with students, alumni, academics and technical staff from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU, exploring their personal experiences of education, career paths, projects and interests, and their advice for anyone hoping to  work in the same field. Hosted by Gareth Long, Communications Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU.

In this episode I talk with Megan Herdson, Senior Campaign Manager at ARU, and a graduate of our BA Writing & Film and MA Creative Writing courses. We discuss how being a student at ARU helped her get used to sharing her writing with others, how she transferred those skills to a marketing environment, and how her role allows her to tell the stories of other ARU students. The ARU Spotlight Podcast is a series of interviews with students, alumni, academics and technical staff from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU, exploring their personal experiences of education, career   paths,  projects and interests, and their advice for anyone hoping to work in the same field. Hosted by Gareth Long, Communications Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU.

In this episode, we explore allyship, including practical tips on being a good ally and challenging racism in your day-to-day life. Join hosts and Race Equality Advocates, Anna and Cassie, to learn more about how you can take an active role to support race equality both at ARU and in the wider community. This episode was initially recorded in May 2022.

Join ARU Race Equality Advocates (formerly ARU B.A.M.E. Advocates) Josephine, Tyra, and Jasmine in a conversation with External Consultant, Professor Jason Arday, about allyship as a concept: what it means, how it has transformed in recent years and why we need to continue conversations about its importance. This minisode was initially recorded in May 2021.

In this episode, I talk with Blessing Raimi. Blessing is Junior Graphic Designer at Conscious Communications and one of our recent BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduates. We cover how the course helped prepare her for working in industry, including placements and professional studies modules; how walking around Cambridge inspired her graphic design work; and her current work on a campaign against harmful sexual behaviour. The ARU Spotlight Podcast is a series of interviews with students, alumni, academics and technical staff from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU, exploring their personal experiences of education, career  paths,  projects and interests, and their advice for anyone hoping to  work in  the same field. Hosted by Gareth Long, Communications Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU.

In this episode I talk with BA Writing and Film student Michael Bruce. Michael is an international student from Macon, Georgia, in the US, and we talk about how Doctor Who and fish and chips were key to his decision to study in England; the difficulties and pleasures of moving to a new country after a childhood spent in home schooling; and how his passion for making horror films was inspired by movies like Silence of the Lambs and Insidious. The ARU Spotlight Podcast is a series of interviews with students, alumni, academics and technical staff from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU, exploring their personal experiences of education, career paths,  projects and interests, and their advice for anyone hoping to work in  the same field. Hosted by Gareth Long, Communications Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at ARU.

Connie Esavwa is an international graduate of ARU's BA (Hons) Graphic Design, who came to the UK from Kenya to study on our degree. This interview was recorded in May 2021, shortly before Connie graduated, and we talk a lot about her major project, in which she designed and produced a magazine to publicise small businesses in her home nation, and also how the supportive atmosphere of the course helped build her confidence as well as her skills.

Welcome to our first ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast episode!  In this episode James Ward, our Head of School of Cambridge Creative Industries, interviews William Campbell, Deputy Head of school for Music and Music technology, as well as Course leader for BSc (Hons) Audio and Music Technology at Anglia Ruskin University.   Listen to their discussion to find out all about William's role, his course, and his career journey.  #ARUcreative #CambridgeSchoolofCreativeIndustries #ARU

Welcome to our first ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast episode!  In this episode James Ward, our Head of School of Cambridge Creative Industries, interviews Heather Lilly,  Course leader for BA (Hons) Drama, BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature , BA (Hons) Drama and Film and BA (Hons) Acting at Anglia Ruskin University.   Listen to their discussion to find out all about Heather's role, her courses, and her career journey.  #ARUcreative #CambridgeSchoolofCreativeIndustries #ARU

Welcome to our first ARU Cambridge School of Creative Industries Presents podcast episode!  In this episode James Ward, our Head of School of Cambridge Creative Industries, interviews Sophie Jackson, course leader for BA (Hons) Film Production at Anglia Ruskin University.   Listen to their discussion to find out all about Heather's role, her courses, and her career journey.  #ARUcreative #CambridgeSchoolofCreativeIndustries #ARU