Your VP, Fraser Luther-Yarwood, is working on a peer mentoring scheme with the university!
Your VP Amanda Campbell White is working to help alleviate student stress levels!
Mary Copsey, your Vice President for the Faculty of Business and Law, shares her experiences as a student with dyslexia!
Being a disabled student can be tough, but it’s not impossible. Here are our top tips to get the most out of your experience.
Your VP Amanda Campbell White is promoting messages of body positivity and providing events on campus to celebrate all bodies!
Seen all this MAD stuff everywhere, on social media, and all over the walls, but have no idea what it’s all about? Read on to find out.
Your VP Matt Hayes wants to expand access to FSE spaces across ARU!
Your AHSS Vice President Amanda shares her thoughts about Body Positivity.
Your VP for AHSS, Amanda Campbell White, and your VP for FSE, Matt Hayes, are aiming to provide alcohol-free events for a more inclusive campus!
Fraser is working on continuing #LoveSocieties to support societies across all campuses!
Your VP for AHSS, Amanda Campbell White, and your VP for FSE, Matt Hayes, are aiming to provide fun and safe nights out for all students!
The Harry Potter Society aim to spread the magic of Harry Potter, for enthusiastic, like-minded Potterhead’s to share our university experience together. Whether its rivalry between the houses or discussing new theories and the latests films.
I feel it’s really important to provide events which bring our diverse ARU community together. That’s why I'm running multiple events throughout LGBT+ History Month this February!
The society Music and Performing Arts Society great regular sessions, providing useful workshops, rehearsal spaces, performance opportunities and many social events to develop our students' abilities and confidence in the things they enjoy.
Hello! My name is Hannah and I volunteer for the Cambourne Child and Family Centre.
"As a first year Law student, meeting other like-minded people has inspired me to study hard"
There will be a People’s Vote March on Saturday 20th October 2018 at 12pm Park Lane, in London. But why should you get involved? Why Amanda Campbell-White cares about your voice as a student.
Nicky Milner, Senior Lecturer in Biological Science and winner of the Innovative Lecturer and Outstanding Personal Tutor Awards, shares her experience of being nominated, and what winning meant to her.
Uni can be a very stressful time, that's not a secret. But when you're missing home, have deadlines piling up, and it feels like you can't keep on top of the work, it's easy to think your only option is to drop out. And we completely understand. But do try to stop and identify why is it that you want to drop out.
"My name is Oluwadamilare Ojewande and I am a student leader."
Ikisha Shaw, an ARU student and entrepreneur, discusses her creative passions.
Recently, some of our Advisers went on some crucial training to better understand how to help students. See below for Cambridge Adviser Daryl’s account of the day…
Ruskin Journal is a platform for members to share their voices and personal opinions with articles such as personal experiences, travel posts, film reviews and student life at Anglia Ruskin. The society isn't just focused on media and English students but attracts the entire university. Find out More about RJS events here.
It’s been 100 days (give or take a day) since Laura became President of the Union. It’s been a really interesting few months, find out more about what Laura has been up to here.
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The two projects that have been chosen for this semester are,
Miles - Cannibal Couple
Anna and Cameron - Isaac's Dream
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ARU Students’ Union is a charity, completely separate to Anglia Ruskin University. The whole point of a students’ union is to advocate for students – and that’s exactly what we do! And there are many ways we do this. You can check it all out at angliastudent.com
Exam season is here! And that means only one thing for students – you all feel a bit like this.
Hello and welcome to ARU London, our campus in Farringdon is quite small yet the lecturer's available are awesome...
A student tells us about how she's gotten involved in the Students' Union by volunteering as a Course Rep and Society Committee Member.
Want to find out what Volunteering Opportunities you should get involved? Why not take our quiz and find out!
Recognise outstanding members of ARU Staff who have really made a difference to the lives of students at ARU.
“Once the society began the committee had doubts we would complete the challenge due to how hard it was proving to be, however they pushed on and competed the whole 24 hours of continuous CPR.”
Take this quiz and find out which of the ARU Students' Union Student Representative positions you should stand for in the upcoming election.
"I write my life down, so you could see..."
Take a look at last year's winners
Take our quiz to find the right one for you.
Welcome to your Students' Union
If you are getting worried over your upcoming deadlines and exams, here’s how you can deal with the stress.
Anyone can be a carer although you may not realise it at first. Caring responsibilities may include: personal care, household management (e.g. managing finances), physical care, emotional support and practical tasks. ARU is dedicated to supporting you with your studies whilst juggling your other responsibilities.
Being a Course Rep sounds all well and good… but what exactly is a Course Rep?
"It may sound strange but it was a relief to be told that it wasn’t just me making up the whole thing."
I'm kidding it's not all bad! Here's how to make it work for you.
Laura Douds speaks about why the elected officers are running the Rent Campaign and shares her housing story. Find out more.
Being a Course Rep can benefit and positively transform you in many ways. Here are ten of our top reasons why you should stand as Course Rep.
You can now directly sign up to the training sessions you’re going to attend and stay up to date with all the key forums and training sessions in one place.
"Depression and anxiety are different for everyone. I just wanted to give you a small glimpse into what it is like for me."
Buy your NUS Extra card now to save money at uni.
Join us and be part of our discussions and events where we talk about what it really means to be disabled in the 21st century.
Every great project starts with just an idea. Whether your project is on-going or a one off, the Volunteer Centre can help you take your idea and make it happen.
"One of the most important things I’ve done in these five years is learning to understand and be open about my mental health problems."
If you don't want to do anything, at least do these 5 things.
What's it like being an Executive Officer? Take a look at a day in the life of our current President, Leigh.
Struggling to find the money to get Christmas presents? Find out how you can use your TOTUM card powered by NUS to get some awesome presents!
If you’re unsure of how to write a good quality nomination, here are our tips to make it amazing!
"If you knew that your friend, your relative, your classmate was feeling ill, you'd help them out, right? Same goes for mental health."
Education has no age. Here's my tips and advice to all you 'mature' students.
Check out what Amanda has written about Student Sex workers and how her research has supported her actions to run Best Night Out events to raise awareness of Sexual Health and start important conversations.
We have made the decision this year to rebrand in line with our new articles and bye-laws (the terms and conditions your SU follows) to make Student Council more representative, more accessible and more student-led.
The Chief Executive at ARU Students’ Union is leaving the Students' Union.
Take our quiz to find the best society for you
Find out why you should definitely be going to The Group Chat.
Are you panicking about the changes to Book Plus? We’re here to reassure you.
Books Plus is changing, and we’re here to give you all the information you need.
Find out about the People's Patch, and why you should get involved.
Find out exactly who we are, and what we can offer you!
Joining a society is a great way to make friends, network, and improve your skills - but what about leading one?
Check out what our very own Societies and Activities Coordinator has to say about the job he loves.
We're in this together, so read on...
Top tips for avoiding and coping with that next day hangover.
Is there something preventing you from achieving your best? Find out how the Advice Service can help.
Find out what Study Support Adviser Jane Bousfield thought about winning a MAD award.
Being a student parent can be difficult – but we’re here to help.
Nicky Milner shares her experience of winning two MAD awards.
Find out what MAD Award winner Oriola Sallavaci says about how it felt to win a MAD Award.
Don't know what to do with your spare time? Here are a few tips!
Kate Houlden shares how it felt to be a winner at the 2018 SU Awards.
Stress can make it hard to motivate yourself to revise or work on your assignments. Here’s how you can help manage it.
The course of a student’s life never did run smooth… But no fear, because ARU Students’ Union are here to help you.
Are you a regular commuter, dreading commuting during the winter? Then read this article for some tips to make it bearable!
Stress can make it hard to motivate yourself to revise or work on your assignments. Here’s how you can help manage it.
Are you feeling like you might need an extension? Read on to find out how ARU Students’ Union Advice Service can help.
Have you received your grade back and you’re unhappy with what you got? Find out how ARU Students’ Union can help you.
Take this quiz to find out what's stressing you out, and how you can deal with it with help from ARU Students' Union Advice Service.
Exams and deadlines are around the corner… But it doesn’t need to be all doom and gloom!
Are you coming to ARU in the new academic year, but you’re anxious about what support is available for your studies? ARU Students’ Union is here to help.
We want to share some tips on how you can look after yourself at uni.
Whether you want tips to make your already happy house better, or you really need to settle the tension between you and your flat mates, then read this article.
Are you finding your placement difficult for any reason? Here’s how the ARU Students’ Union Advice Service can help you.
Going to a new place can be really scary… But we’re here to help you feel at home. Read on to find out about all the support available at ARU.
We’re so glad you’re going to be studying with us! Here’s how you can make the most out of your time here.
The Made a Difference Awards are a special time to show your staff how much you appreciate what they do – so why should you nominate someone?
Why not? One of our students gives her view on why Give It a Go's are awesome!
Alice Goodheart gives her top tips as a student who knows
Feeling worried you won't fit in as a mature student? A student whose been there and done it tells you why there's no need to worry.
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Missing home or struggling to settle in? Here are some top tips on how to beat the blues.
What's a Trustee? How can I get involved? Read on to find out.