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ARU Blogs — Student blogs

Join students from across our University for a behind-the-scenes look at life at ARU..

Find out what they do on a daily basis, what they’re inspired by in class, the challenges they face and what they get up to outside of teaching hours. Share in their journey from the first few days in a new course to graduation!

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11 July 2023

Digital Media Production student Sade applied to ARU through Clearing, having taken a year out to work and gain experience. Here, she explains how Clearing was the opportunity to find her perfect course. Read more…

17 April 2023

MA Children's Book Illustration student Fátima interviews Laila Ekboir, a graduate from the course whose work was recently exhibited at the 2023 Graduate Show in London and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy. Read more…

7 June 2022

Hi, I am Cosmin and I am a Fashion Design student, going into my third year. Following, are my 5 tips and a bonus tip at the end that I’d like to share so you can make the most of your course, learn and have fun - because in Fashion, you can! Read more…

6 May 2022

I studied my BA and then my MA at ARU and so there are many resources that helped inform my writing and individual style. You will get a specific reading list as part of your course when you start your modules, but this isn’t about that… Read more…

26 October 2020

Illustration graduate Lizzie Knott won the Highly Commended award for New Talent at the World Illustration Awards. Find out how the award has helped Lizzie establish herself as an illustrator. Read more…

14 May 2020

Being a student in lockdown has been a surreal experience. I didn’t expect to be completing my degree from my home, however, it has given me some time to really reflect on my intentions as an illustrator. Read more…

13 May 2020

MA Children’s Book Illustration graduate Beth Waters was recently shortlisted for the 2020 Kate Greenaway medal in Children’s Book Illustration for her book Child of St Kilda. She tells us about her time on the course, and her reaction to being shortlisted. Read more…

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