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<br /> January 2026<br /> The magazine for Anglia Ruskin University alumni and friends<br /> July Graduation Ceremonies<br /> Find out more on page 14<br /> Also in this issue: Beyond graduation: ARU entrepreneurs, p26, Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy (AREA), p30<br /> 5<br /> 7<br /> 11<br /> 14<br /> 17<br /> 18<br /> 20<br /> 24<br /> 27<br /> 32<br /> 2 ARU CONNECT JANUARY 2026<br /> Welcome<br /> A message from our<br /> Vice Chancellor<br /> Welcome to our January 2026<br /> edition of Connect. As we<br /> step into 2026, I am delighted<br /> to share this latest edition<br /> of Connect, which shines a<br /> spotlight on the entrepreneurial<br /> spirit that defines so many<br /> of our graduates. You’ll read<br /> inspiring stories of alumni<br /> who have turned bold ideas<br /> into thriving ventures, from<br /> pioneering technology start-<br /> ups to innovative creative<br /> projects, demonstrating the<br /> power of determination<a title="January 2026 Connect page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=1"> January 2026 The magazine for Anglia Ruskin </a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=2"> 5 7 11 14 17 18 20 24 27 32 2 ARU CONNECT </a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=3"> Welcome A message from our Vice Chancellor Welcom</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=4"> ALUMNI OFFICER Welcome Kim Otov</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=5"> DISTANCE LEARNING Take the next step with an onl</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=6"> THE INBOX The Inbox Adrian Ionescu BSc</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=7"> Anglia Ruskin University will “power up” its comp</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=8"> ARU NEWS Innovative partnership among the best </a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=9"> ARU NEWS New frog-like insects leap into the scie</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=10"> Do you know ARU provides INNOVATION SPACE? Base</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=11"> The Conversation is a unique platform, where all </a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=12"> ARU DEVELOPMENT TEAM Development and ph</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=13"> DISTANCE LEARNING NEW COURSE STARTS JANUARY 2026 </a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=14"> GRADUATION Grace achieves a first despite cance</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=15"> GRADUATION Gemma completes eight-year midwifery</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=16"> ALUMNI UPDATES Meet our ne</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=17"> British Council Alumni UK - welcome home celebrat</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=18"> ALUMNI UPDATES The hidden cost of unprocessed e</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=19"> Her signature framework, The R.E.L.I.E.F.™ Method</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=20"> ALUMNI UPDATES The therapist as artist In Sept</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=21"> ALUMNI UPDATES Sta</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=22"> ALUMNI UI PUDPADTAEST:EDSEFINING MOMENTS Ian Ra</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=23"> ALUMNI UPDATES In our nature: poetry, place and</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=24"> ALUMNI UI PUDPADTAEST:EDSEFINING MOMENTS From P</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=25"> ALUMNI UPDATES By taking th</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=26"> BEYOND GRADUATION: ARU ENTREPRENEURS Chris Mitc</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=27"> BEYOND GRADUATION: ARU ENTREPRENEURS Turning id</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=28"> BEYOND GRADUATION: ARU ENTREPRENEURS Glow empir</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=29"> ALUMNI OF THE MONTH Alumni of the month September</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=30"> ANGLIA RUSKIN ENTERPRISE ACADEMY (AREA) Unlock </a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=31"> ANGLIA RUSKIN ENTERPRISE ACADEMY (AREA) Freelanc</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=32"> OFF THE BOOKSHELF ARU Illustrator brings ancien</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=33"> OBITUARIES Dame Jilly Cooper OBE DBE 1937-2025 </a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=34"> OBITUARIES Right Reverend Thomas McMahon, Bisho</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=35"> OBITUARIES Ian Heal 1974-2024 Ian Heal sadly p</a> <a title="January 2026 Connect page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/057b6867?page=36"> BENEFITS Alumni benefits dependi eligi</a>