Anglia Ruskin University’s Sport Science degrees are consistently high ranking, and this year have placed 5th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026. The ranking focuses on areas such as the quality of teaching, student continuation, and graduate career prospects. ARU scored 92.5% for the quality of teaching, based on feedback from final year students in the National Student Survey. In addition to this, 86% of graduates have either found graduate level jobs or engaged in further study within 15 months of graduating (Guardian University Guide 2026).
Denise Sparrow’s journey with ARU has come full circle. She first joined the university in the early 1990s as a Legal Practice Administrator in the Law Department. Working closely with law students reignited her passion for learning, and so she began studying part-time for a BA (Hons) in Business and European Studies in 1994. Years later, Denise has returned to ARU College to teach and support our students. We asked her to share a little about herself and why she loves teaching at ARU!
Since joining ARU, Shivali has already been recognised for her dedication and academic success, receiving a prestigious Dean’s Award. In this interview, she shares her experience of studying Business with Marketing, what she enjoys most about the course, and how studying in Cambridge has shaped her journey as an international student.
Winter has very much arrived, and ARU are ready to celebrate with a fantastic line-up of events organised by the Student’s Union.
This winter, you can take part in craft workshops, go ice skating, join a Santa Fun Run, attend a Winter Wonderland party, and explore Christmas markets — all right on campus!
Find out more about these exciting events and how you can make the most of the winter season at ARU.
ARU College proud to offer pathways into BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, BSc (Hons) Zoology, and BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation undergraduate programmes at ARU.
Coming to Cambridge this September? In addition to the ARU College Welcome Talks and Events, the ARU Student's Union has a variety of activities planned for the rest of the month.
Enjoy 'Welcome Fest', an Inflatable Fun Day, Pottery Workshop, Outdoor Cinema, a Cocktail Workshop, and much more!
There’s something for everyone, so it’s a great chance to get involved and have fun. Remember, as an ARU College student, you're an ARU student from day one so be sure to attend as many events as you can to make the most of welcome week and beyond!
Coming to Chelmsford this September? In addition to the ARU College Welcome Talks and Events, the ARU Student's Union has a variety of activities planned for the rest of the month. Enjoy the 'Welcome World Party' with a live DJ, Outdoor Cinema, Pottery Painting, Beach Day, Axe Throwing, and much more! There’s something for everyone, so it’s a great chance to get involved and have fun.
Remember, as an ARU College student, you're an ARU student from day one so be sure to attend as many events as you can to make the most of welcome week and beyond!
Welcome Week is designed to introduce you to university life and help you settle in. If you're starting your course in September 2024, Welcome Week will take place between 16 and 20 September.
So, what happens in welcome week?
