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Sporting spotlight

Sporting spotlight recognises ARU students, staff, and alumni who are celebrating a sporting achievement or milestone, from taking up a new sport to completing a marathon, and everything in between.

If you're an ARU student, staff member, or alumni who would like to feature in our sporting spotlight for a recent achievement or milestone, fill in our online form.

Latest stories

  1. A large group of riders with their bikes outside a castle museum

    ARU Senior Learning Technologist Jamie Homewood tells us about his 200-mile bike ride from Cardiff to London to raise money for Charlie’s Wings.

  2. Carolyn Mixture with her 13 Bridges team sitting in a park wearing their medals

    ARU Assistant Facilities and Operations Manager Carolyn Mixture tells us about participating in the 13 Bridges Challenge, covering 10 miles across London.

  3. Isobel Gowers running by the main road in a village in the Peak District, smiling and waving both arms for the camera

    ARU Academic Lead Isobel Gowers tells us about her recent 50-mile ultramarathon through the Peak District, and how she built up to this impressive achievement.

  4. Kelly Bishop and other swimmers at the finish line of Swim Serpentine in 2023

    ARU Project Academic Lead Kelly Bishop tells us about her preparations for Swim Serpentine, a two-mile swim that takes part in the world-famous Serpentine lake in London's Hyde Park on 14 September.

  5. Adrian Owers standing on a football pitch in England kit

    ARU Events and Operations Co-ordinator Adrian Owers was recently selected to play football for England over 55s VS Club Deportivo Veterans at St. George's Park.

  6. Lewis and runners running in front of the Cambridge Half Marathon sign with the words "Sporting spotlight", and logos for Team ARU and the Cambridge Half Marathon 2024

    BSc Business with Marketing student Lewis describes his Cambridge Half Marathon run and gives advice and encouragement to others.

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