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.
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3 October 2024
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.
3 October 2024
ARU Assistant Facilities and Operations Manager Carolyn Mixture tells us about participating in the 13 Bridges Challenge, covering 10 miles across London.
3 October 2024
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.
15 August 2024
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.
2 August 2024
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.
18 July 2024
During June, three teams of staff members took part in Race for Life events to raise money for Cancer Research. Representatives from each team tell us how it went.
1 July 2024
BSc Business with Marketing student Lewis describes his Cambridge Half Marathon run and gives advice and encouragement to others.
19 March 2024
With marathon month just around the corner, four inspiring ARU staff and students tell us about their training journeys and the causes they're running for.
11 March 2024
ARU Employability Adviser Khrieu Healy talks about her team's fundraising activities for Samaritans, in memory of much-loved colleague Michelle Head. On Sunday 3 March, they completed the Chelmsford Half Marathon, but they’re not stopping there.
23 February 2024
MSc Psychology student and aspiring professional trail runner Ana talks about her success on the Grand Prix Gijón Trail.