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Virtual Exhibition: Practicing Care through Art – A New Care Aesthetics Explore the intersection of art and care ethics in this international virtual exhibition, available on-demand throughout the Cambridge Festival. No booking required! Discover how artistic practices can shape health, social cohesion, and the environment, challenging how we sustain our world in times of crisis. This exhibition is the culmination of a five-year program led by Dr Merel Visse (Drew University) and Dr Elena Cologni (ARU). ?? 19 March - 4 April 2025 ? 09:00 - 17:00 ?? Virtual Book your spot here: https://ow.ly/qyfm50Vkxoi Part of the Cambridge Festival! #CambridgeFestival #ArtAndCare #CareAesthetics #HealthAndWellbeing #ARUProud #ARU

Are We Being Tricked Into Spending? Join Professor Cathrine Jansson-Boyd at the Cambridge Festival for a free talk on the psychology behind our purchase decisions. ?? Wednesday 26 March ? 17:00 ?? ARU Cambridge Campus Get your free ticket: https://ow.ly/IwKN50VjKTB Discover the hidden tricks used by retailers to influence what we buy! #ConsumerPsychology #CambridgeFestival #ShoppingTricks #ARU

'The Price of Mahogany’ – Performing Activism: Re-making History How did the slave trade fit into 18th-century English law? How do we confront historical injustices today? Join us for an immersive three-part event exploring these questions through movement, discussion, and performance. ?? 22 March 2025 ? 11:30 - 15:30 ?? Covent Garden Drama Studio, CB1 2HR ?? Free Workshop (11:30 - 12:30) – A movement session exploring the play’s themes, led by Changing Perspectives. Talk (13:00 - 14:00) – Dr Sean Lang examines the slave trade and English law. Performance (14:30 - 15:30) – A staged reading of The Price of Mahogany, where a mahogany table holds the spirit of an enslaved African. Book via Eventbrite - https://ow.ly/Yf2i50ViSzg Part of Cambridge Festival! #CambridgeFestival #PerformingActivism #ThePriceOfMahogany #ARU

Why Choose Postgraduate Study at ARU? ?? Boost your career prospects with advanced skills and expertise ?? Flexible study options to fit your lifestyle ?? Join a supportive and inspiring academic community Join us on Wednesday 19 March, 16:00 - 18:30 to explore your options. Take the next step in your career! Book your place today: ?? External enquirers: https://ow.ly/s5T550ViTcv ?? Current ARU students: https://ow.ly/GSQm50ViTcw #PostgradLife #MastersOpportunities #NextStep

Struggling to balance diabetes and exercise? Whether you’re looking to prevent complications or adapt your fitness routine, this session is for you! Join Professor Dan Gordon, an expert in cardiorespiratory exercise physiology, as he explores innovative techniques to make exercise more accessible for those with diabetes. ?? Date: 22 March 2025 ? Time: 11:00 - 12:00 ?? Location: Cambridge campus (In-person & virtual) Book now via Eventbrite - https://lnkd.in/eXSR87Qv Part of the Cambridge Festival! #CambridgeFestival #DiabetesAndExercise #HealthAndWellbeing #ARU

My Self and My Brain: The Neuroscience of Self-Consciousness ?? What are you, and how did your brain create you? Join Professor Jane Aspell for a fascinating talk exploring the neuroscience of self-consciousness, how the brain constructs our sense of self, and what happens when this process goes wrong—such as in out-of-body experiences. ?? 19 March 2025 ? 18:00 - 19:00 ??Cambridge campus Book your place here: https://ow.ly/2lzf50VaS2l Part of the Cambridge Festival—don’t miss this deep dive into the science of selfhood! #CambridgeFestival #Neuroscience #SelfConsciousness #ScienceOfSelf #ARU

?? Celebrating Earth Month at ARU! ARU is marking Earth Month in a big way, and we’re kicking things off with a special event open to the public! Join Dara McAnulty and Emma River-Roberts as they explore this year’s Earth Day theme: Our Planet, Our Power in conversation with Victoria Maguire-Rajpaul from our Global Sustainability Institute. ?? 27 March ?? Cambridge Campus, Room Sci 105 ? 18:30 - 20:00 ?? Sign up now: https://ow.ly/mMgJ50Vgekf #EarthMonth #Sustainability #ARU

AI and the Future: A Threat to Humanity? Explore the ethics of AI and its impact on our lives in this Ruskin Module. Learn how to align AI with human values and understand its effects on work and home life. What’s Included: - Weekly videos, readings, and interactive lectures - Thought-provoking workshops - Create a Code of Ethics for AI Skills Developed: - Critical thinking from multiple perspectives - Understanding AI's broader impact Prepare for the future of AI! Find out more here: https://ow.ly/GSzN50Vgf63 #ARU #RuskinModules #AIethics #FutureofTech

How can we harness our power for the planet? ?? Join award-winning environmental activist Dara McAnulty and youth climate leader Emma River-Roberts for an inspiring conversation about climate action, empowerment, and sustainability. Led by ARU’s Victoria Maguire-Rajpaul, this thought-provoking discussion is part of our first-ever dedicated Earth Month celebrations. ?? 27 March ?? ARU Cambridge Campus ? 18:30 - 20:00 ??? Free and open to the public – secure your spot: https://ow.ly/Rihy50Vgemc #EarthDay #ClimateAction #Sustainability #OurPlanetOurPower #ARU

Have Questions About Postgraduate Study? Let’s Chat! Our Postgraduate Open Evening is happening on 19 March, but if you can’t make it in person, you can still get the answers you need! ???? Book a 1-2-1 online meeting with an academic for a 20-minute chat about your course, career prospects, and what postgraduate life at ARU is like. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/MkEJ50VabrX #ARUPostgraduate #OpenEvening